HOTEL EXCELSIOR, Dubrovnik

Hotel Excelsior - A historic 5-star villa with Adriatic views, spa facilities, and Old Town proximity

Overlooking the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik's Old Town, this 5-star hotel occupies a historic villa originally built in 1913. Rooms feature oak-wood floors, grey stone bathrooms with power showers, L'Occitane toiletries, and balconies with sea or city views. Three restaurants operate on-site: Prora serves local seafood on a covered stone terrace, Sensus Fine Dining Restaurant offers creative dishes paired with Croatian wines, and Restaurant Salin provides international buffet breakfasts with Old Town vistas. The 900 m² spa includes an indoor pool, Jacuzzi whirlpools, Turkish/Roman baths, Finnish sauna, and Sisley Paris treatments. Hotel Excelsior sits 1 km from Dubrovnik's Old Town walls and Pile Gate, with a 24-hour reception offering excursion bookings and car rentals. Six conference rooms accommodate 15-450 people, featuring natural light, exhibition areas, and simultaneous interpretation equipment. The property provides laundry services, currency exchange, and valet parking.

Pros

Direct beach access and panoramic views of Lokrum Island and the Old Town

Comprehensive spa facilities including multiple thermal experiences and specialized treatments

Multiple dining venues with terraces offering uninterrupted sea vistas

Historic architecture with preserved original details from the 1913 villa construction

Flexible event spaces with capacity for large conferences and technical support services

Cons

The hotel's proximity to the Old Town results in elevated pedestrian traffic in surrounding areas

Some room categories offer city views rather than sea vistas