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About
Set right on the beach on Venice Lido, this 5-star hotel offers a peaceful location and a large heated outdoor pool. A free regular launch service takes guests to across the lagoon to St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Opened in 1908, Hotel Excelsior Venice features a distinctive Moorish architecture, decorated with crystal chandeliers and rich fabrics. The property was refurbished in 2013 and equipped with new tapestries and carpets, free Wi-Fi access in all areas including the beach, and a gym with modern machineries. All spacious rooms come with a plasma-screen satellite TV and a mini-bar. Each room has a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms overlook the Adriatic Sea, others have panoramic views across to Venice, and other overlook the Moorish courtyard. The Adriatico restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy romantic candlelit dinners on the summer terrace, or a cocktail with live music in the Blue Bar. The Elimar Beach Bar Restaurant, located on the beach, is open from 07:00 until 20:00. Tennis and golf courts are available nearby. Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido. Set directly on the golden sands of Venice Lido, this iconic five-star beachfront retreat offers a peaceful escape just moments from the heart of Venice. Guests can enjoy a large heated outdoor pool, a private beach and a complimentary shuttle boat service across the lagoon to St. Mark’s Square. In 2026, a selection of guestrooms and suites were refurbished, enhancing the hotel’s timeless elegance with refreshed interiors and contemporary comforts. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort, including the beach, and guests can make use of the hotel's fitness facilities. The spacious rooms and suites feature satellite TV, a mini-bar, plush bathrobes and slippers. Accommodations offer a variety of views, including the Adriatic Sea, the Venice skyline and the hotel’s picturesque Moorish courtyard. Dining showcases the flavors of the Mediterranean in a spectacular setting. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining and panoramic sea views at the Excelsior Terrace, relax with a signature cocktail and live music at the legendary Blue Bar, or savor beachfront breakfast at Elimar. Tennis and golf facilities are available nearby, while the unique location combines the tranquility of Venice Lido with easy access to the city's historic landmarks, making Hotel Excelsior a truly distinctive Venetian experience. Opened in 1908, Hotel Excelsior is one of Venice’s most celebrated landmarks, renowned for its striking Moorish architecture, grand Arabesque interiors and rich cultural heritage. For over a century, it has welcomed royalty, artists, film stars and international tastemakers, and remains intrinsically linked to the glamor of the Venice International Film Festival.
175 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.2
- Staff
- 9.0
- Location
- 9.5
What Guests Say
- “Wonderful historical hotel with professional, gracious, and helpful staff. Away from the crowds, with a shuttle that makes Venice…”
- “The view was sublime the pool was perfect and the staff were amazing”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Fitness Center
- Pets Allowed
- Beachfront
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Grand Deluxe Venice View
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
1/4Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
1/4Grand Deluxe Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Blackout curtains
1/3Grand Deluxe Sea View
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
1/2Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Premium Classic Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/2Grand Deluxe Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/3Junior Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/2Premium Sea View
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Presidential Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Blackout curtains
1/3Classic Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Classic Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/3Premium Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Blackout curtains
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What Guests Loved
Based on 175 reviews
Pros +
- Wonderful historical hotel with professional, gracious, and helpful staff. Away from the crowds, with a shuttle that makes Venice accessible. Great breakfast buffet.
- large room
- The view was sublime the pool was perfect and the staff were amazing
Cons -
- Would have liked to have water in the room every day.
- stains in the carpet and extremely high food and drink costs.. cabana's also $350 a day
- The staff!! Horribly rude and unwelcoming. Pool is old and rooms are very dated. Hotel was not accommodating AT ALL.
Wonderful historical hotel with professional, gracious, and helpful staff. Away from the crowds, with a shuttle that makes Venice accessible. Great breakfast buffet.
Would have liked to have water in the room every day.
large room
stains in the carpet and extremely high food and drink costs.. cabana's also $350 a day
The view was sublime the pool was perfect and the staff were amazing
The staff!! Horribly rude and unwelcoming. Pool is old and rooms are very dated. Hotel was not accommodating AT ALL.
Outstanding location. Wonderful facilities
Breakfast buffet quality bore absolutely no resemblance to the price charged for it. Some front desk stfaf were unhelpful too.
Not crowded
Comfort and service were excellent
Beautiful hotel and facilities! The breakfast was amazing! The staff was very nice and friendly! The hotel provides a free shuttle boat to go to San Marcos.
The beach was already closed for the season and the view was blocked by a tarp.
Locatiom
My husband ordered spaggetti tti con vongole and it was the worst he has ever had! Unfortunately he could not even eat it and had to send it back. We were extremely surprised at this being right on the water.
The staff was very welcoming and hospitable. We were a party of 4 with 2 rooms. We appreciated the staff ensuring that our rooms were near one another. The concierge was very helpful with dinner reservations and water taxis. The breakfast buffet was plentiful, amazing, and delicious.
Everything was excellent. At this hotel and wherever you are in the hotel all the staff members make you feel welcome. The breakfast is fabulous and the location could not be better. The taxi service by boat to San Marco square is also a reason to come back to this hotel
The dining restaurant is not very romantic. Too much light and therefore many quests go to the center of the town for diner.
We were assigned a top-floor room that was quiet (without anyone upstairs) and we had a nice walk-out balcony. THe weather was cool enough during our stay (in late July!) so that we were able to open the balcony doors for fresh and cool air. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfy; not too hard and not too soft. The breakfast buffet was outstanding in variety and quality and Donatella kept the staff organized such that we never waited for anything. She was terrific! And the pool was very nice; the area was large and it seemed there were lounge chairs and umbrellas available for everyone. The water shuttle to San Marco was convenient!
The beach cabanas were absolutely not worth paying for. We left ours and returned to the pool which was much better. From the pool it’s easy to walk to the sea if you would want to swim there but the pool was better (except for occasional misbehaved children).
The ambiance of a grand luxury hotel.
The gym area is huge and beautiful but nearly empty. It's lacking basic machines.
Stunning location, exceptional service from all staff, regular transfers into Venice and great food.
The location is on the Lido, and the hotel has a free boat that takes guests to and from St Mark's Square every half hour throughout the day. The Excelsior is on the beach allowing for both sunbathing and culture in the same day !
Nothing springs to mind.
Beautiful and historic hotel. Rooms spacious and comfortable.On the beach and with a 30m swimming pool, gym and a great bar on a terrace overlooking the sea. The staff are wonderful and the food excellent. Shuttle boat to Piazza San Marco.
Swimming Pool opening hours: 9am to 7pm. It would be great if it opened at 7am or even 8am, 9am is really late. We would have liked to swim before breakfast.
We were given an upgrade to the junior suite facing the sea which was fabulous. The breakfast was amazing. Location superb. The hotel is beautiful and so iconic. Wonderful to be so close to the sea. The complementary regular boat to San Marco was an unexpected bonus.
beautiful historic hotel, friendly staff, excellent bar and restaurant, fabulously large heated swimming pool and beautiful beach,
pool opening hour not until 9am; no coffee machine in classic rooms
Amazing building right on the beach with water access for boats to Venice
Beach is excellent. Quite and beautiful. Delicious breakfast. Room is spacious . the only problem is an old air condition.
old condition and shower
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool with view
- Private beach
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Airport Shuttle
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Aerobics
- Personal trainer
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 6 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 5 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Beach service and water sports are available from mid June until mid September. The swimming pool is open from 09:00 until 18:00. Please note that guests are not allowed to bring their luggage when using the free launch service to Saint Mark's Square. When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. When booking half board, note that drinks are not included. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Location
Lungomare Marconi 41, Venice-Lido
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