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Villa DubrovnikvsHotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Villa Dubrovnik ranks marginally better than Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik. Villa Dubrovnik comes in at #4 in Dubrovnik with accolades from 10 reviewers including Oyster, Afar Magazine and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Villa Dubrovnik
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Time Out
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Afar Magazine
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Vlaha Bukovca 6, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
From $406/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Reopened in summer 2010 following a complete renovation, this romantic retreat lies a 20-minute walk east of the center and comprises a white modernist structure built into the rocks."
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The hotel boat offers a complimentary water-taxi service to and from the Old Town; airport transfers by private car are available on request.
DK Eyewitness "Dubrovnik is a welcome change from the larger hotels that dominate the Lapad Peninsula."
Star Service "Built in 1958, this seaside property is a perfect fit for demanding travelers in search of a small select hotel near Dubrovnik's UNESCO-sanctioned treasures." Full review
Time Out "The major reopening of a couple of years ago, the Villa Dubrovnik is a stunningly located, superbly appointed former three-star." Full review
Frommer's "Divine sea view... the hotel has 50 light and spacious rooms, all with wooden floors, glass-walled bathrooms, and private balconies. The six suites come with Jacuzzis." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 56-room Villa Dubrovnik is a luxury boutique with top-class facilities overlooking the pristine Adriatic Sea." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A sophisticated but relaxed five-star retreat in Dubrovnik with a spa and indoor pool that looks out onto the turquoise Adriatic." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Spend your day soaking up the sun or working through every tension at the serene spa. At night, salivate over sunset views before supping on seafood at the Michelin star-worthy restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine "It’s all about the view at the Villa Dubrovnik, built into the cliff across the bay from Dubrovnik’s Old Town and green Lokrum Island." Full review
Hideaway Report95.0
"Facing the forested island of Lokrum and the walled Old City, this glamorous 56-room hotel has some of the finest views of any property in Dubrovnik, combined with a Riviera sensibility." Full review
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Rough Guide Fodor's Frommer's DK Eyewitness Star Service Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter Afar Magazine The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Frana Supila 12, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Rough Guide "Just east of the Old Town, and recently modernized, this five-star place offers plush en-suite rooms, indoor pool and fitness centre."
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Try and avoid the viewless, north-facing rooms.
Fodor's "On the coastal road east of the center, this prestigious, modern hotel offers well-furnished rooms, most with balconies overlooking the sea and Old Town." Full review
Frommer's "If you love the elegance and Art Deco opulence of the '20s and '30s, the Excelsior can take you back in time." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Easily the finest hotel in Dubrovnik in the years since the war of the 90s, the Excelsior keeps ahead of its rivals by constantly upgrading its facilities."
Star Service "Built in 1913, this beachside hotel is located 600 meters east of the city's Ploce Gate and overlooks Lokrum Island and the old city from its cliffside perch." Full review
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The Excelsior jumped up a notch when the renovations were completed years ago, but management seems to have lost its touch, with some rooms already showing wear and staffers absent-minded to special requests.
Time Out "Acquired by Adriatic Luxury Hotels group in 2000, it now features four restaurants, three pools, a piano bar and spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler83.9
"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." Full review
Jetsetter "Comfortable Dubrovnik sleep with upgraded amenities, dreamy views and a seaside swimming pool on the Adriatic." Full review
Afar Magazine "There is no shortage of places to spend the night in and around Dubrovnik, but one of the best is the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The main pulls are the fantastic sea views and proximity to Dubrovnik's medieval-walled Old Town, visible across the water." Full review
