Dubrovnik, CroatiaPloce
Hotel Excelsior
Storied waterfront villa
Ploce Dubrovnik, Croatia
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
Adriatic Luxury HotelsStoried waterfront villa
The 1913 seaside residence runs as a classic grand hotel, where open dining terraces look straight across to Dubrovnik's medieval fortress walls.
“The landmark Excelsior is a short walk from Old Town and faces the Adriatic.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Softer Volumes and AFAR.
It’s proudly placed on the waterfront, just outside the historic old town, and it’s divided between two very different buildings: the 1913-vintage Villa Odak and a late-20th-century tower.
“Restored historic villa built in 1913, only a short walk from Dubrovnik Old Town”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Ploce Gate and the Old Town ramparts are a five-minute walk west, with Lokrum Island resting just across the water.
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The rooms
Rooms in the 1913 villa retain original architectural details, while Tower rooms look across the Adriatic through wide windows.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned loungers flank the indoor pool beneath illuminated ceilings. Outside, a carved stone pool meets the open sea.
The spa and gym
Cardio machines look through glass over the pool. The thermal suite holds a Finnish sauna and Turkish steam bath.
Abakus Piano Bar
Live piano music drifts through the lounge each evening, and outdoor tables look straight across to the Old Town.
The sweep of the Adriatic is everywhere at this historic property. Over a century of greeting guests under its belt, expect a royal and elegant aura.
At the table
Sensus serves modern Dalmatian dishes behind floor-to-ceiling glass, and breakfast tables look out toward the Old Town ramparts.
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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.