Grand Hotel Excelsior

This is a typical business type hotel, clean, quiet, and comfortable. But we were pleasantly surprised by a wonderful view across to Sicily and Mount Etna from our window. Plus, the hotel is right across the street from the archaeological museum, our prime destination in Reggio, and also from the train station from which we were leaving to go north. And it was walking distance from the ferry from Sicily! Location!! The amazing lungomare and famous Caesar’s gelato were also just steps away. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, top floor restaurant was a good choice for dinner, and the included breakfast was a huge, varied, and fabulous buffet.

The hotel is right beside the most interesting museum in Calabria, the most delicious gelato stand (Cesare), and the most beautiful coastal walkway in Italy. The room was spacious, bright, quiet and comfortable. The 5th floor restaurant had great food and spectacular views. The staff were kind and helpful with check-in and rental car.

Extremely close to the museum we wanted to visit and generally to everything you would like to see in Reggio Calabria. Breakfast was excellent, with plenty of fresh juices, Bergamot especially appreciated! Stuff super friendly and professional and everything well organized!

Very good breakfast choices, quality, and quantity.

The Brazilian barista doing coffee with hearts for the kids was so nice ! Breakfast worth every euro you pay, fantastic view