Boutique hotel, historical building dated back to 1925. Located in the center of Thessaloniki. 34 rooms & suites.
THE EXCELSIOR
History & Story
The Excelsior hotel was built back in 1925 by the French architects Pleyber & Fernandez. After extensive building restorations, The Excelsior opened in November 2009 by Tornivoukas family. A striking interior design highlights the historic legacy by combining works of art of young and upstream Greek artists
Date Renewal
2009
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Centrally located next to Aristotelous square . combines all modern facilities of a privately managed five-star hotel, with the unique and warm atmosphere of an elegant home. Personalized service
Location
Located in the center of Thessaloniki next to Aristotelous square and shopping mall
Key sites/activities in the area
The Archaeological Museum -featuring rare exhibits from Macedonia as well as Thessaloniki itself-, the emblematic White Tower, the Byzantine Museum, the Church of Aghia Sofia, the Macedonian Centre of Contemporary Art, the Helexpo Convention Centre and the famous Aristotelous Square, are all a few minutes away..
Children’s Corner
Children are welcomed. Available only in Junior suites & Penthouse Suites
Baby cot free of charge, upon request
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: Junior Suites: No of suites: 7
Queen Size Beds, Free WiFi, Wooden Floors, Marble Bathrooms, French Balcony, Nespresso Coffee machine, Tivoli Radio, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, 28 sqm
• Number of suites : Penthouse Suites : No of suites: 2
Queen Size Beds, Free WiFi, Wooden Floors, Marble Bathrooms, French Balcony, Nespresso Coffee machine, Tivoli Radio, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, 45 sqm
• Number of Luxury rooms: Deluxe rooms 11
Queen Size Beds, Free WiFi, Wooden Floors, Marble Bathrooms, French Balcony, Nespresso Coffee machine, Tivoli Radio, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, 22 sqm
• Number of Luxury rooms: Classic rooms 16
Queen Size Beds, Free WiFi, Wooden Floors, Marble Bathrooms, French Balcony, Nespresso Coffee machine, Tivoli Radio, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, 20 sqm
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: Total rooms & suites : 36 (3 excelsior suites, 55 sqm each- Junior suite & classic rooms interconnecting)
Restaurants & Bars
On the ground floor of The Excelsior is Clochard, one of Thessaloniki’s most iconic fine dining restaurants, and a staple of the city’s gastronomic scene since 1978. Renowned for its exceptional food and service, and a multiple winner of the « Toque d’Or » prize, it is an excellent choice for a fine dining experience in Thessaloniki.
The Excelsior’s Mezzanine serves scrumptious brunch, lunchtime specialities and exceptional dinner delicacies, perfectly paired with a wide range of wine, a selection of cocktails and jazz music to complement every occasion and celebration.
Wellness
• Wellness center & Gym available at the sister property City Hotel, right next to The Excelsior
• Greek Hospitality Awards 2019:
– Best Greek Boutique City Hotel
– Best Greek Hotel Dining Experience
• Tourism Awards 2020: Boutique Hotel, Gold
• Greek Hospitality Awards 2022:
– Best Greek Boutique City Hotel
– Best Greek Lifestyle City Hotel
• Greek Hospitality Awards 2023: Best Greek Boutique City Hotel