Riviera Retreat at Excelsior Palace Hotel Rapallo

Facing the bay of Rapallo on the Italian Riviera, the Excelsior Palace Hotel Rapallo is a historic luxury hotel with with a beach club, spa, and event space. While The Hall is recognized for the property's collection of paintings, prints, furniture, and antiques. Guest rooms and suites look out onto the Portofino Coast, and feature locally-inspired furnishings, as well as antique furniture and prints. Read more below the guest room photo.

The Spa of the Excelsior Palace overlooks the sea with treatment rooms, indoor heated pool, and a fitness center with cardio machines. During the summer months the terrace hosts spinning classes, and there is a gazebo for outdoor massages. Read more below the photo.

From June to September, The Beach Club provides an outdoor oasis for guests to relax in the Italian sunshine. There are two infinity pools, cabanas, terraces with two Jacuzzis, and a jetty to transport guests via boat to Portofino, S. Fruttuoso, and the Cinque Terre. There's also the Eden Roc Lounge & Restaurant, serving lunch and dinner. Continue reading below the photo.

The property offers a Very Important Pet program, providing small cats and dogs with gourmet food options like braised beef and chicken with steamed rice for dogs, or scrambled egg with steamed salmon for felines. In addition to in-room amenities, there are special areas in the restaurant and the Beach Club where furry friends are welcome. Read more below the photo of the Beach Club's pet-friendly area.

Plus, guests booking the Bed and Breakfast rate through Five Star Alliance with a stay of at least 3 nights receive a bottle of limoncello.

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