Savoia Excelsior Palace

We had a wonderful stay at the Savoia Excelsior Palace in Trieste. Our room was spacious and elegant, with an incredible view overlooking the sea. The hotel itself is a beautiful grand old-style property, full of charm and character, yet very comfortable. Breakfast was absolutely delicious with plenty of choice, and the location couldn’t be better – right on the seafront and within easy walking distance of the main sights. A truly memorable experience – highly recommended! As an independent travel agent, I would especially recommend asking for a sea-view room to make the most of this stunning hotel.

Had a lovely, relaxing time at this hotel. Right in the centre, by the main square, overlooking the harbour. ||All the public rooms are spacious and elegant. The staff are welcoming and helpful.||I had a room at the back of the hotel which was large, well appointed and quiet. It was spotlessly clean.||The breakfasts were the best, great selection and attentive staff.||I have 2 evening meals in the restaurant, both were delicious and the service was excellent. The atmosphere in the bar was friendly and relaxing with efficient and friendly staff.||The concierge service was great, gave really good advice about what to see in Trieste and local ferries.||A daily ferry goes to Miramir, which has a wonderful garden and castle to visit.||Really enjoyed my time in Trieste at this wonderful hotel.

Amazing location on the waterfront with nice decor. Rooms are nicely decorated but showing signs of high usage and pet marks, and quite well sound proofed. Breakfast is a bit slow setting up if you arrive at 7am, but a nice selection of foods. Expect to tip for the service experience, otherwise you will be ignored. Valet parking available, but it is about 1km away, so inform in good time when you wish your car to be ready.

The hotel boasts an exceptional location and combines convenience with a modern, vibrant atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, the staff demonstrated the highest levels of attentiveness and professionalism, ensuring a smooth and welcoming check-in experience. Throughout our stay, they remained consistently accommodating and courteous, anticipating our needs with genuine care. The room was ideally suited to our requirements—immaculately clean, tastefully appointed, and equipped with high-quality bed linens that ensured a restful night’s sleep. Breakfast exceeded expectations, offering a generous and well-prepared selection. Overall, our experience was truly memorable, and we would be delighted to return on a future visit.

This hotel is absolutely beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the stay here. The rooms are beautiful and immaculate and ours had a balcony which was lovely to sit at and read in the morning with the complementary espressos. We were also given a complementary bottle of wine and letter upon arrival in our room which was generous.||The bathrooms feel honestly luxurious and offered good amenities such as a hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bidet, bath robes etc. The room offers plenty of space and complementary teas, water bottle, and an espresso machine. On one of the days, the staff left a couple of heart shaped chocolates in our room which was a lovely surprise.||We slept really well and I personally found the massive beds very comfortable. The pillows were lush as well. If you prefer certain types of pillows, you can request alternative ones from the front desk for no charge. ||The breakfast was absolutely delicious and there was a very wide range of food to choose from including rice, yoghurts, roasted vegetables, pastries, sausages, fruit etc. I highly recommend the smoked salmon, omelette, and the watermelon. You can also order freshly made waffles, pancakes, and coffees from the staff if you prefer for no additional charge. ||There is also a bar in the hotel which we used every night after we would go out for dinner. They offer a wide variety of drinks and the service is always really friendly and attentive.||Overall, we had an amazing stay here in Trieste and I loved staying in this hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel for a truly luxurious stay and experience.

I was traveling solo while in Trieste and decided to treat myself. So happy I stayed here. I booked one of the balcony rooms overlooking the harbor. The view makes up for the street noise when the windows are open. You are on top of all the great restaurants, sites and shopping. The room was so cozy, quiet, comfortable bed and was made up each morning when I was out for a walk.|Bar/cocktail service was incredible. Such kind bartenders in the lounge with excellent cocktail choices and snacks. I rented a car to drive into Slovenia- the hotel valet parked it for me overnight 30E and when I needed purchase an on-line e-vignette for travel across the border, Guilio the Concierge handled it for me. So, Kind! Wifi was rock solid- I was able to access all my US based platforms, in room fridge, coffee and hair dryer. The only thing I didn't love was there restaurant- Otherwise would stay here again and again.

This review is based solely on service because at the end of the day that is what really matters. A hotel can be beautiful but if you are belittled and made to feel a nuisance any superficial gloss is meaningless. ||The hotel itself is beautiful and in a great location across the road from the port. We came off a Cunard cruise and it was literally a stone’s throw away. On checking in we were told our junior suite would be upgraded to a suite which was a nice surprise. ||The room enjoyed a fabulous terrace overlooking the sea so we thought we would enjoy a breakfast in the room. I filled in the room service menu. There were only small boxes to tick if you wanted an item but you were asked to specify how many people it was for. I clearly specified two persons. Breakfast arrived the next morning - but only one breakfast. One egg, one tea, one yoghurt, one glass of orange etc. I rang room service but no response. Likewise despite various attempts I got no response from reception. ||I was obliged to get dressed and go down to reception whereupon the rather haughty receptionist said it was nothing to do with her but the restaurant and I could speak to them. I advised her that o had booked and prepaid in advance for bed and breakfast with the hotel so I would prefer to deal with her. She more or less dismissed me rather rudely saying ok she would speak to them. When I waited she said you can go. ||Nothing more was heard from her until we checked out. There she said there was nothing she could do other than void the 7 Euro service charge. When I pointed out we had paid for two breakfasts and only received one she said you must speak to the restaurant. Again I reminded her that my contract was with the hotel not a standalone restaurant. She picked up the phone, sighing and talking rather crossly to someone in Italian. At this point it was clear she felt I was a total nuisance and rather beneath her to deal with. She came off the phone saying there was nothing she could do. As we had to catch a train all I could say was that o found this unacceptable and did not appreciate her dismissive and unpleasant attitude. At no point was there any genuine note of apology or an awareness that this totally spoilt what should have been a relaxing morning. When we were leaving she said you could go to the restaurant and get the other breakfast now which was laughable. If she had suggested this an hour ago when I first raised the issue this might have been an option but not when we were leaving. ||As stated while this is a beautifully appointed hotel we would never return thanks to the dismissive and unhelpful service experienced

Excellent, high quality hotel. Very large room overlooking the harbour. Very quiet, even though boulevard in front. Spacious bar and lounge area. Highly recommend. A bit expensive, but it is the best.

We often take time to write a review with unpleasant experience. Today, I am taking my time to write an awesome experience here at this hotel. I arrived at Trieste port from the cruise ship, walked over the street, and saw the hotel that I will be staying at on the next day. I was very surprised that I will be moving my luggages from the ship over to the hotel with just a few steps. It was the most convenient move ever! The hotel itself was amazing! Beautiful, super clean, and the staffs here are so nice. Service is beyond my expectation. We arrived early. Matteo made every effort to get the room ready for me as fast as he can. He was so accommodating. Really appreciate this as we needed a place to rest. Breakfast was great! View of my cruise ship. Leunijt was amazing! He made sure customers are taken care of. I noticed another group appreciated him so much and showed him a token of appreciation. I would come back here again.

This hotel is your standard preppy business hotel. I came here on a business trip expecting Trieste was another lame city that I would hate. (I hate shopping.) But, when I came, I was surprised how modern and leisure the town was. Its beautiful horizon just corners the hotel, as its rushing cars, and many restaurants and bars surround it. This hotel is great for staying if you like food. The piazza is just a block away from it, with attractions such as creamy chocolate gelato, and delicious savory pizza. The place is crowded with tourists and families enjoying their time. Trieste is a 5/5 for me. Now that we have gotten the city and surrounding attractions out of the way, let's discuss the hotel itself. The staff is kind and friendly, always stooping up to your every need, and always welcoming. This is the only part that slightly annoys me. Sometimes the staff can be so accommodating, that it does become overwhelming. But, that does not distract me from a great hotel, with enormous rooms, quiet guests, and pleasant staff.

The name does not lie. It is like some sort of renovated palace. There are huge rooms, high ceilings, chandeliers, marble floors and fancy furniture everywhere. It is in a great location in Trieste, right on the water front and 2 mins walk from the main square and the canal. The staff are really friendly and eager to you help with anything you ask. Breakfast was good and included in the room rate. If I was going back to Trieste I would definitely stay here again. It's a bit like going back in time, but not in a dated way. It's fully modern, but embraces the elegance of it's older attributes.