Hotel Excelsior
On the seafront with panoramic gulf rooms and a bus stop
About this hotel
Some rooms here take in the full sweep of the Corinthian Gulf and others do not, which makes the panoramic category the one worth chasing rather than a nice extra. The building sits directly on the beachfront in the middle of town, so the water is in front and the restaurants and bars of the promenade start at the door. Every room opens to a balcony with a TV, minibar and safety box, and private bathrooms come with a shower and hairdryer. Room service, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge cover the basics, laundry and ironing can be arranged, and free public parking sits nearby. A bus stop is a hundred metres away and Athens airport 100 kilometres east.
- Beachfront position on the promenade
- Balconies on all rooms
- Restaurant, bar and room service
- Paid airport shuttle available
Our take
I would choose Hotel Excelsior for its position right on the Loutraki promenade. Balconies on every room, with gulf views from some, a restaurant, a bar and room service make it comfortable for a three-star, and an 8.6 score from more than 1,400 reviews backs that up. The nearby bus stop and arranged airport shuttle help without a car. Request a gulf-view room when booking.
- ✓Book a panoramic Corinthian Gulf room by name, as the standard balconies look along the front rather than out.
- ✓Use the bus stop a hundred metres away for Corinth and Isthmia instead of hiring a car for short trips.
- ✓Ask for an upper floor in August, when the promenade below stays busy until well after midnight.
Why we love it
- Panoramic Corinthian Gulf rooms in the town centre
- A bus stop a hundred metres from the door
- Balconies on every room, right on the beachfront
- Restaurant and bar without leaving the building
Why guests love itHotel Excelsior stands right on the Loutraki seafront promenade, so families can walk straight to the water. Every room opens onto a balcony and has a TV, minibar and safe, and some enjoy panoramic views over the Corinthian Gulf. A restaurant, a bar, room service and free WiFi make evenings simple. A bus stop is 100 metres away and an airport shuttle can be arranged. An 8.6 score from over 1,400 reviews is very good, and I recommend it for a relaxed seaside family stay.