Borgo Giuseppino Trieste, Italy
Renovated
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
StarhotelsHabsburg waterfront palace
Built for the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, it preserves the rituals of an imperial grand hotel right on the Gulf of Trieste.
“We stayed at the pompously named Savoia Excelsior Palace, right on the water, with fantastic service and comfortable rooms, if a little corporate.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Built in 1911 for the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, with an original Belle Époque skylight.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace stands rather majestically over the waterfront, with half its rooms facing out into the bay.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Piazza Unità d'Italia is a two-minute walk down the waterfront, and the winding streets of Borgo Giuseppino sit just behind.
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The rooms
Half the rooms face the water, finished with Italian marble bathrooms, hardwood floors, and feather beds.
Gym and massage
The glass-walled gym has Technogym machines, and private suites hold massage tables and a dedicated steam room.
Savoy Restaurant
The dining room looks onto the waterfront through panoramic windows, serving Triestine seafood and regional Collio wines.
At the table
Le Rive Lounge Bar pours signature martinis beneath crystal chandeliers, and candlelit tables look across the gulf.
How it began
Opened in 1911 as the Excelsior Palace, it adopted the Savoia name in 1918 when the Italian royal house arrived.
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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.