Grand Hotel Excelsior  

In the historic and commercial heart of Reggio Calabria, facing the Strait of Messina and the famous Italo Falcomata seafront. Steps from the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia (home of the Bronzi di Riace), the Aragonese Castle, the cathedral and Corso Garibaldi. The port, promenade and shops are all within easy walking distance, and the airport is roughly 4 km away, making this a seafront, pet-friendly base for city explorers.

Refined, elegant rooms with natural tones and subtle golden accents. There are 84 individually furnished guestrooms and 8 suites with separate living areas; many offer sweeping views of the Straits. Rooms come with minibars, flat-screen TVs and well-equipped bathrooms—simple luxury for business or romantic getaways.

Rooftop terrace/roof garden with panoramic sea views sets the mood for sunset drinks. On-site bar, café and lounge serve cocktails and aperitifs. Fitness center, diving club access and a massage room keep you active and relaxed. Concierge, parking (surcharge), shuttle/ferry transfers (surcharge), daily housekeeping and pet-friendly options are available — wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

A full business center and flexible conference facilities with roughly 194 m² (2088 sq ft) of event space. Meeting rooms and halls can host up to 200 people, and the property offers wired and wireless internet plus limo/town car services for corporate needs.

A fifth-floor restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean cuisine on a panoramic terrace — ideal for romantic dinners with a sea view. A welcoming lounge bar handles casual aperitifs and cocktails. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning, and limited room service is available.