Pesaro, Italy
Excelsior Hotel, Spa, & Beach
Mid-century seaside lido
Pesaro, Italy
Renovated
2010
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
Lindbergh HotelsMid-century seaside lido
The hotel revives 1950s Italian beach culture. Days revolve around private sun loungers on the sand and an unhurried Adriatic rhythm.
What it’s good at
Notable
Andrea Fogli's mid-century yachting design with aged leather and vintage steamer trunks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The atmosphere is one of slightly retro mid-century elegance, a sort of sunglasses-and-convertibles, grainy black-and-white escapism.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Bicipolitana cycle path runs right along the promenade outside, leading to Piazzale della Libertà and the historic centre.
The rooms
Trunk-style nightstands and marine lamps echo vintage yachts, and several rooms open toward the Adriatic Sea.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Hydromassage waterfalls flow into the heated indoor pool, and Technogym equipment fills the sea-view fitness studio.
The whirlpools
Two heated whirlpool tubs sit directly on the beach deck, beside white changing cabins and sun loungers.
The spa
Treatment suites look out over the Adriatic Sea. Therapists provide Ayurvedic oil rituals, and a whole-body cryosuite aids recovery.
At the table
Ristorante '59 serves regional Adriatic seafood behind panoramic windows. In summer, dining tables move onto the covered beach deck.
How it began
Pesaro entrepreneur Nardo Filippetti redeveloped the 1959 promenade hotel in 2010, creating the first five-star property on the Marche coast.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.