The Excelsior is a luxury hotel and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, set at 10 Komninon Street and 23 Mitropoleos Avenue in the middle of Thessaloniki. The location is the main attraction: the port and Tsimiski Street, the city shopping avenue, are about two minutes away on foot, and Aristotelous Square is about seven minutes away. The hotel offers four room types, from Classic and Deluxe rooms to a Junior Suite and a Deluxe Suite with a penthouse setting, and rooms include balconies, designer toiletries, premium touches and daily housekeeping. A free breakfast buffet is included, and the restaurant Charlie D. at Mezzanine serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a coffee shop and a bar in the hotel as well. It suits couples, business travellers and anyone who wants a polished, central base without the scale of a big resort, and it holds a Green Key sustainability certification. There is no pool or spa listed, so choose it for location and service, not for wellness facilities.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the city centre, close to the port, Tsimiski Street and the shopping area, with Aristotelous Square a short walk away. From here you can reach the waterfront, the markets and the Roman and Byzantine monuments on foot, and taxis for the Upper Town and day trip meeting points are easy to find. The hotel offers car rental on site and has limited parking, so ask in advance if you arrive by car, since the centre is not an easy place to drive.
The rooms and facilities
There are four room types, Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite and a Deluxe Suite in a penthouse setting. Rooms have air conditioning, free wifi, desks and in-room safes, and many have balconies, which are pleasant when the weather is mild. Services include 24-hour room service, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and tour and ticket assistance at the desk. Pets are allowed for a fee, which is useful for travellers with a small dog or cat.
Who it suits
Couples, business travellers and visitors who value a central address and a quiet, service-led stay over a spa or a pool. Families can use it too, though those looking for a pool should look at other hotels in this list.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM, with free cancellation on some rates, so read the terms when you choose a room. Because the streets around the hotel are lively in the evening, ask for a higher floor or a room away from the street if you sleep lightly.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Restaurant, coffee shop and bar
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Balconies in many rooms
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓On-site car rental and limited parking
- ✓Pets allowed for a fee
Good questions
Is breakfast included at The Excelsior?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is included, and guest reviews praise it. The restaurant Charlie D. at Mezzanine also serves lunch and dinner.
Does the hotel have a pool or spa?+
No pool or spa is listed on the hotel page. It is a good choice for location and service rather than wellness facilities.
How close is it to the sights?+
The port and Tsimiski Street are about a two-minute walk away, and Aristotelous Square is about seven minutes on foot.
