Savoia Excelsior Palace, hotel in Trieste, Italy
The Savoia Excelsior Palace is a grand hotel sitting on Trieste's waterfront with a classical facade decorated with sculptures and columns. It contains 144 rooms including suites with views of the gulf or city, plus a restaurant, bar, and conference facilities with nine meeting spaces.
Designed by Austrian architect Ladislaus Fiedler, it opened in 1912 when Trieste was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After 97 years of operation, it closed for renovation in 2007 and reopened in 2009 with updated facilities while preserving its classical style.
The hotel's name reflects the grand society of the Belle Epoque era it was built for. Walking through its spaces today, you can sense the elegant lifestyle that once filled these rooms and continues to define its character.
The hotel sits directly on the waterfront with easy walking access to pedestrian areas, shops, and historical sites around Piazza Unità d'Italia. The train station and port are nearby, and the property offers parking and concierge service for all requests.
The hotel houses a private apartment of Emperor Franz Josef that remains unchanged today, a living reminder of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy era. This preserved space tells the story of the illustrious guests who visited during the hotel's heyday.
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