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Via S. Michele di Pagana, 8, Rapallo, 16035
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 On the cliffs overlooking the blue sea of the Portofino Coast stands the Excelsior Palace, Rapallo's historic and elegant hotel and first Italian Casiṇ, which has come back to life again after a twenty year closure. The Excelsior was in its numerous years of activity the central point for its refined etiquette in hotel hospitality and tourism on the Gulf of Tigullio. |
 Its history begins in January 1901, when on the "Ciappadea Cliff" behind Rapallo's Kursaal, the New Casino opened its doors for the first time; later called Excelsior Palace, it was constructed following plans drawn up by Architect Verrey from Lausanne. The views are really special, particularly from the sea, given the enviable position of the hotel, just six kilometres from Portofino. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides and by the luxuriant vegetation on the hills behind..... |
 Right from its birth, the hotel acquired prestige and fame by being the seat of the first Italian Casino. Even though the Casiṇ was transferred to San Remo, in the 1928, the Excelsior remained high society's favourite spot. During the 50's and 60's Rapallo, with its prestigious Excelsior Palace Hotel, continued to be frequented by the most important names from the cultural and theatrical worlds (Eleonore Duse, the Duke of Windsor, King Farouk, King Hussein, Rita Hayworth, Ernst Hemingway), confirming the quality and beauty of this particular part of the Ligurian Coast. |
 Towards the end of the 60's the hotel fell into a progressively decadent state which led to its final closure in 1974. From this date to June 1995 the hotel remained closed, vanishing from the social scene and depriving Rapallo for more than 20 years of an important part of its history. This long closure seriously damaged the structure of the main building, so that when Turin Hotels International took over the Excelsior a complete re-organisation had to be made in order to save the building and return to its original style and standards. |
 It has, in fact, been totally rebuilt inside and out, from the original four floors it has passed to the present seven, enjoying a total redistribution of the space available. The Excelsior, as it is affectionately called by its guests, has finally been restored to its refined and elegant life, which follows the slow and lazy evolution of the historical and aristocratic bathing seasons of the entire Portofino Coast. |
Facilities: |  Bicycle Rentals | Fitness Facilities | | Restaurant | Concierge Service | | Air Conditioning | Parking | | Pets Welcome | Congresses & Meetings | | Swimming Pool | Child Friendly | | Indoor Swimming Pool | Banquets | | Non Smoking Rooms | Spa | | Mountain Bike Rentals | Guided Tours | | Heated Pool | |
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