The Excelsior Palace is situated on the cliffs overlooking the blue sea of the Portofino Coast in Rapallo. The views of the hotel are really special, particularly from the sea, given the enviable position of the hotel, just six kilometers from Portofino. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides and by the luxuriant vegetation on the hills behind. The Excelsior, as its Guests affectionately call it, has 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. The hotels Beach Club, offers a lovely well equipped beach, two panoramic swimming pools, a floating pool, sun beds, beach umbrellas and beach huts, and a gazebo for outdoor massages. The Eden Roc Lounge & Restaurant sits right on the cliff edge and the elegant poolside Sporting Bar for your relaxation. The atmosphere at the Excelsior Palace and its belonging to this part of the Ligurian Coast, express themselves also in the high quality cuisine offered. The Executive Chef presents the exquisite recipes of the best Italian regional cuisine, with a special attention to the local Ligurian ones. The Grande Carte follows the seasons to bring you the first choice novelties of the moment and the daily menu offers new and different dishes. The Lord Byron, the hotel’s main restaurant, is warm and welcoming with an incomparable view over the Portofino Coast and an efficient, courteous service. So whether it’s during a well deserved holiday or a very special occasion, the Excelsior has just the right dish and the right atmosphere if you want to give yourselves a moment of “grande cucina”.