Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Excelsior. We stayed for a couple of days before we embarked on a cruise. Our suite was very spacious and beautifully decorated with a great view of the beach area! We enjoyed the breakfast buffet as it had a wonderful selection of foods along with an omelet station and everything was delicious! The pool area was amazing! The staff at the hotel were all very accommodating and friendly, they even surprised me on my birthday with a cake and candle! I would definitely stay here again the next time we are in Venice!

Excellent hotel with spacious rooms and plenty of storage space. The pool was clean and had a life guard during opening hours and a good bar service. The beach is clean and has showers after a sea swim. The bar food is good and there are other restaurant 2mins walk away. The free shuttle service to venice was very good and operated during reasonable hours. Overall we had an enjoyable stay at this superb hotel.

This was a short stay after getting married in Venice and party at Lido that I planned as a surprise to my (now) wife. We had to reschedule for health reasons, so no surprise, yet it was kind of magic. Firstly, I want to praise the reservation staff that manage to accomodate the changes, with professional courtesy and with a nice bonus surprise. In general, upon arrival, during the stay ( terrace bar drinks are top!) breakfast area, beach service each and everyone kind, professional and accommodating with a smile. The room was in our view exceptional, sea view spacious, classic furnished and some modern twists with harmony of colours, super comfortable bed! |All in all a few days of magic, enjoying an atmosphere of a past grand period. without excess. The only difficult moment was the departure...|Indeed worth to stay and we will return as we are becoming regular visitors at the Lido.

How this dump could be considered a 5 star L hotel is beyond belief. Held hostage at what I know refer to as the VENICE FLY TRAP hotel. Beautiful images of hotel on their website. Complete dump inside. Completely dated decor probably from the 70's. All the carpets are stained throughout all common areas of hotel as well as the guest rooms. Doors, moldings and baseboards all chipped and lacking paint. Some serious deferred maintenance is needed. Actually a complete renovation is needed. Shower flooded bathroom every time I took a shower. House keeping never wiped anything down in the bathroom or main room. There was no turn down service Rude staff wouldn't honor my reservation for a room with balcony. Basically told me I never made a reservation for room with balcony. Told me I needed to show them proof in writing . I had to have my travel agent track down in writing the room I reserved . Being 8 hours behind time wise it was 3:00 am for my travel agent. All I wanted to do was leave. They wouldn't let me have a credit for the room . The room in question was $5000.00 for a four night stay. after showing them proof in writing with a picture of a room with a balcony they still wouldn't give me a credit. They just gave me a dated, carpet stained, beat up room with a balcony. No apology no comp no nothing. Buyer beware Basically the worst hotel experience I ever had. Buyer be ware

We had a wonderful stay here. The architecture is stunning with historic details and subtle Middle Eastern influences that make it unique. On arrival, we were greeted with a chilled bottle of prosecco and a fruit tray in our room — such a thoughtful touch. The staff were amazing — friendly, attentive, and always helpful. Our room was very spacious with extremely comfortable beds. The bathroom was a bit dated compared to the rest of the room, but everything was clean and worked well. Breakfast was excellent with a huge variety and high-quality food. The location is a little removed from central Venice, which we actually liked — it was peaceful and quiet. Just keep in mind there aren’t many restaurants nearby. We usually ate in the main Venice area before heading back. The hotel shuttle was very convenient and runs late into the evening, but it is very punctual — make sure to be there at least 5 minutes early. Overall, this hotel offers a great mix of charm, comfort, and fantastic service. Would definitely recommend if you want a quieter stay near Venice with easy access to the main attractions.

Hotel Excelsior in Venice is truly next level — absolutely amazing in every way! From the moment we booked, the service was impeccable. The hotel arranged our water taxi pickup from the airport, which made our arrival smooth and stress-free. Unfortunately, our luggage didn’t arrive with us, but the concierge team was incredible — they took charge, constantly followed up, and worked tirelessly until our bags were safely returned. That kind of dedication meant the world to us. Our room was spotless, beautifully designed, and we were lucky enough to stay in a sea view room — waking up to that view each morning was pure magic. Every night, we were treated to strawberries and champagne in our room, and they even left special cookies for us before bed — such thoughtful, elegant touches. The staff was beyond kind, always smiling and eager to help, especially the bar staff, who made every evening feel extra special. A very special thank you to Andrew, who went out of his way every single day to make sure we had everything we needed and more. His attention to detail and warm energy made a lasting impression. Getting into Venice was easy and fun, thanks to the hotel’s private water taxis to San Marco Square — such a unique and convenient way to travel. We would stay here again and again and again. From the service to the views to the people, Hotel Excelsior is truly unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!

We just got back from our honeymoon at the Hotel Excelsior Venice and honestly... wow. This place is pure magic!||Our suite had the most stunning sea view, waking up to that every morning felt like a movie scene (fitting, since the hotel has so much history tied to cinema and the Venice Film Festival!). There’s something really special about staying somewhere that’s hosted so many stars and has kept that old-school charm.||The staff at the front desk and concierge were amazing and super friendly and gave us great tips on what to see and do around Venice. Their suggestions made our trip even more memorable.||Don't leave without having a cocktail at the Blue Bar, the vibe is super chic, and the drinks are incredible. And for dinner, check out Tavernetta, just steps from the hotel we had one of our best meals there.||We felt so pampered and taken care of. If you're thinking about a romantic getaway or honeymoon, this place is it. Can't wait to come back someday!

This was a very special occasion for us and we wanted to have a memorable experience. We were not let down. The staff were exceptional. We felt they genuinely wanted to look after us. They remembered small preferences we had and nothing was too much for them. The suite we were in was beautiful. So clean and beautifully decorated. Our suite overlooked a pristine beach. This hotel allows you to sightsee beautiful Venice and come back to enjoy the relaxing beach afterwards. They run a motorboat taxi from the hotel to St Mark's Square twice an hour. At breakfast you could have anything you wanted - the choice catered for every taste. The choice of bread alone was like being in a bakery.

Love this hotel, service, size of room, and view is exceptional. Dinner at their oceanfront restaurant is amazing with great service. The fish for two was yummy!

This is not 5-star quality. The room was aging, carpet stained, paint chipping, and everything smelled horribly like decades of cigarette smoke. The doors to the "balcony" are chain locked. The courtyard is also locked from guests. The food was decent but ridiculously expensive. Like $34 for a bowl of average pasta. The whole place had the feel of an outdated Las Vegas hotel. Zero amenities in the room, not even coffee. The noise from the street below kept waking me up in the night. At least half of the staff members were rude, dismissive, and wholly unconcerned with providing a positive guest experience. The beach was nice and we rented a cabana for a day which was lovely--but again poor service and crazy prices. I do not recommend and would not stay here again.

At $400 per night this was one of the most uncomfortable headboards I have found in a hotel. The beds and bedding are very comfortable as is the room size. The view of Venice is outstanding over the treetops however the cost to arrive from the train station is €95 per way. The restaurants and room service are five star and reflect five star prices with breakfast starting at €36 per person. The real cost of a night stay is 700 dollars.

Romantic, beautiful hotel. Good breakfast too! Very accommodating to children. Lots of seashells to be found on the hotel beach. Great place to watch the sunset...

This place is listed as a 5-star hotel, but I have stayed at many, and Excelsior is not of the same caliber. It's very outdated, the bathrooms are very small and basic and the breakfast buffet is mediocre. The food at the restaurant is average but very overpriced, as is the entire hotel. The pool area is really nice.

This hotel is STUNNING...however, if you are traveling to Lido from Venice for the day - stay away from their buffet. It's mediocre at best - especially for the approx. $100 per adult or child that you pay for... Even for Venice standards, this is a joke!! By all means, do check out the hotel - it is majestic..

Stayed late May for a 4-day getaway. I very often stay in hotels for work, so was very disappointed with the Excelsior. Upsides: Very luxurious hotel: great location on the beach, boat service to San Marco throughout the day, clean, well equipped. Downsides: some of the staff couldn't possibly be more miserable and rude. Not one smile, and some staff have the manners of a spoiled child. It's a nice hotel, so niceties are pricey, but expect to be charged for every little thing. Want to sit down at the bar? €10pp. Looks like it's complimentary, don't believe it! Nothing is included. The boat/shuttle service runs inconsistently. It'll arrive randomly and immediately leave. No room service, but you can order items from the bar menu. Very little nearby, so you'll have to go (very) far afield to try a different restaurant. TV has no decent English TV channels. Maybe one American and one UK news channel.

This is a review of the Hotel Excelsior restaurant/bar and pool area. I didn't stay as a guest, but did stop in to eat and rent one of their umbrella/beach chair combos. Gotta say.. they have an amazing property, service/staff is really attentive and friendly, but the food is awful. For the price, it should be amazing. We tried the basics for lunch, a burger with a Mai Tai, and a club sandwich with a Bloody Mary. Honestly, we had better drinks at the little hole in the wall bar next to the bus stop at the Lido ferry landing for less than half the price. The wording and the presentation were top notch, but the food should have been billed as cafeteria quality with blue ribbons as decoration. The burger meat was extremely salty and though it was described as some special beef, it had definitely been frozen. The club sandwich was ok, but any deli could match that for half the price. The fries had been frozen, too, as it seems to be typical at many Italian restaurants. But.. Seriously.. Why? Why not freshly-made fries? Take a potato and put it through a slicer and into the frier.. it's not difficult! And the taste difference is tremendous! I read other reviews complaining about the food so I think it's something this hotel needs to step up a bit. The place looks great. Too bad they don't pair that with a great culinary experience.

A true five-star hotel. It is amazing how well the staff here accommodates all travelers. We were here with our family for my daughter's University honors trip. My wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary here. We had a room with a balcony that was exquisite. In all its glory the Excelsior was able to refurbish the hotel to its prime celebrity status it once held for numerous decades. During our stay the grounds were being spruced up the for the summer season. The beachfront was unbelievably well manicured it had seashells beyond belief for one to take for souvenirs. The menu for breakfast was extensive, with fresh sweet fruit, cereals Bread, cheese, ham, sausage, bacon and the staff was very attentive and we were glad we spent our first four days in Lido versus Venice. My father once lived here 40 years ago and the people and vendors were very kind and sincere. If you want to come to Venice and you're not on a sea cruise come Lido's Excelsior has a water taxi at no charge to take you back-and-forth to St. Mark's Square. Every meal from breakfast lunch and dinner was well prepared was excellent tasted fantastic the service was superior, Excelsior Hotel her and it's five-star I can't talk enough about it. If you are going to spend in Italy make sure you spend the last few days on the island of Lido. Get a room with a balcony overlooking the Adriatic Sea the views at sunrise are wonderful and at night although there are mosquitoes you can still open your balcony French doors and hear the ocean crashing on the sandy beaches and just imagine the rest of the world melting away.

Stunning Motel with beautiful large rooms and amazing pool area. It's like a palace....Amazing large gym area,Staff are super friendly, all that you would expect from a 5 star Motel. Only thing that stops it from a perfect 5/5 is the cost to eat there is ridiculous. Everything seems twice the price or more than other places. We had to leave the motel to eat in the end as it was just too expensive. I'd defiantly stay there again but I'd be prepared to travel to eat at meal times.