Grand Hotel Excelsior

Really loved this hotel. Our room was recently refurbished, airy, bright and very comfortable. Stunning view from our balcony. What we really appreciated was the overall quality of services in the hotel. The restaurant was surprisingly good for a hotel and the views from the restaurant terrace were simply spectacular. Staff were very attentive and efficient. Pool area was spacious and we never had a problem getting a sun lounger. The hotel is located above Amalfi but we found the hotel shuttle worked very well.

All the staff were very friendly and helpful from the time we arrived. Reception staff were all welcoming. Francisco explained all we needed to know and took us to our rooms. There are regular shuttle vans that take guests to and from the Amalfi town. Before we arrived, the hotel sent a message with instructions on how to book the shuttle. Very straightforward. Just a tip to add your email address on the booking site to get confirmation that you booked the shuttle to avoid confusion with other guests. We had 2 rooms which are both clean and have cool air conditioning. The balcony overlooking the sea is such a lovely view. There is a tablet that controls the TV and where you can get all the info you need for the hotel. Rooms were cleaned everyday. Breakfast food and drinks were good with different options to choose from. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor with a view of the sea and mountain side. Dinner was also great and prices were reasonable and comparable to restaurants in town. We think they're even better than most restaurants in town. Staff in the restaurant were all lovely and friendly. We didn't eat lunch here so can't comment on lunch experience. The pool is located on the ground floor. We only spent one day for a few hours in the pool area because we liked to go to the beach more. There are regular shuttles to take you down the beach. Then there are 2 lifts to take guests down to the beach level. The beach is exclusive to the hotel guests. Sun loungers are always available. There is a lido where they serve food and drinks. It's a pebble beach which may hurt the feet when going in and out of the water. All the staff at the beach are all nice and helpful. Bring a mosquito repellent. You'll need it in Amalfi in general. We had a great time in Amalfi and the hotel is great.

Loved our time at the hotel! We got upgraded to the rooms on the top level! The view!!!! It is a bit hard to get to (we drove all the way up), but worth every turn!!! The shuttle def served us well during our stay! We tried the dinner at the hotel restaurant on our last night. We regret not having every dinner there! The flavor, texture was i had to say better than the restaurants down in the city centre! All the staff are lovely and helpful! Will def return!

We loved the location. Perched above Amalfi it's a 10 minute shuttle ride from the hotel to the center of town. The shuttle is included and ran in 15 minute intervals. The scenery and peace and quiet of the hotel were fantastic. They have a beautiful pool area. The food in the restaurant was better than what we had in Amalfi. The local wines were great as well. The hotel also has a private beach club which you can use daily until 5pm if I remember correctly. The last shuttle to the hotel might have been at 5.30pm. The beach was great and they have a snack bat/bar which makes an outstanding hamburger.. The overall experience was great. We had a newly renovated room where we enjoyed the seaview balcony very much on the morning and evening. We are already planning our return visit next September Be open minded as some of the resort is not renovated as of yet. The lobby area has classic, Amalfi coast charm. Like anywhere else. Be nice to people and you will receive the same in return.

Exceptional view over the see, very authentic floor tiles, very modern techically. Shuttle services were invaluable like the private beach as well. Very helpful and kind people at the receptions and at the beach. Also the drivers.