Excelsior by Geisel

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from the Excelsior by Geisel when I first pulled up – the name sounds a bit stuffy, honestly – but this place actually surprised me in the best way. It’s got that solid 4-star vibe without trying too hard, if that makes sense. The lobby has this warm, understated elegance that feels more like a well-appointed living room than some generic hotel space. Check-in was refreshingly smooth (no unnecessary upselling), and the staff seemed genuinely happy to see guests rather than just going through the motions.

What really won me over, though, were all those little details that show someone actually thought about what travelers need. The rooms have proper reading lights – like, actual good lighting where you can read without squinting – and the beds are that perfect firmness where you don’t sink in but don’t feel like you’re sleeping on concrete either. The bathrooms are spacious enough that you’re not bumping elbows with your partner, and they’ve got those rainfall showerheads that actually work (you’d be surprised how often hotels mess this up). I mean, these aren’t revolutionary features, but when you’re staying somewhere for several nights, these things matter way more than fancy marble or whatever.

The whole place has this quietly confident atmosphere – it knows it’s good without being flashy about it. Breakfast service runs until a reasonable hour, which is clutch if you’re not an early riser, and the restaurant actually serves food that locals eat too, not just tourist fare. I noticed the housekeeping is thorough without being intrusive; they somehow managed to clean around my stuff without making it look like they’d rearranged everything. Honestly, with an 8.5 rating, I was expecting maybe some rough edges, but whatever points they’re losing probably come down to personal preference rather than actual problems. The whole experience just felt… effortless, I guess? Like they’ve figured out how to run a hotel properly without making a big production of it. If you want somewhere reliable that’ll take care of the basics really well and let you focus on why you’re actually traveling, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $201. Classic Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $234. Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $256. Premium Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $299. Family Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $309. Double Room Alpine with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $342. Classic Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $395. Deluxe Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $439. Alpine Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $460. Excelsior Suite with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $217. Deluxe Single Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $239. Premium Single Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Joann from United States – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable bed; great breakfast; convenient to transportation and restaurants; kind and efficient staff.

• Stuart from United Kingdom – 22 May 2025 (9/10)

  The staff are very welcoming and personable. I should highlight the Front Office Manager who treats you like a friend not a customer – wonder approach.
  subject to our travel policy it is my go to hotel

• Nicole from Australia – 17 May 2025 (9/10)

  From the moment you arrive until you leave the staff are amazing, as was the breakfast every morning with such variety.
  The location is perfect.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Hazel from Singapore – 17 May 2025 (9/10)

  good location near the main train station
  good breakfast selection with yummy weisswurst, scrambled eggs/omelette, French toast.
  clean comfortable room
  
  What could be improved: a little noise coming from outside
  our window faced a wall

• Stuart from United Kingdom – 15 May 2025 (9/10)

  Easy to get to, friendly staff and very relaxed atmosphere
  
  What could be improved: Nothing – everything was good

• Samah from United Arab Emirates – 14 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location and the place itself

• Lorraine from Australia – 13 May 2025 (9/10)

  Everything

• Sandra from Canada – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location and staff very friendly
  
  What could be improved: We were told by 2 different front desk staff that the taxi to the airport was a flat rate so we had them call for us but the driver that they called charged a metered fee that was alot more

• Carrie from United States – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  The hotel is beautiful and the location is perfect – just a few minutes walk to the old town.
  
  What could be improved: No complaints!

• Shiralee from United Kingdom – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  Central location, comfortable & clean. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were friendly & helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing !!! All good 😁

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