The Savoia Excelsior Palace is a luxury hotel of timeless charm that immediately evokes all the Mitteleuropean's splendor. It is not a coincidence that, when it opened in 1911, it was billed as “the most important and luxurious hotel in the Austro-Hungarian Empire”. Throughout its history, the hotel has hosted titled families, artists, diplomats, and an international tourist elite that came to Trieste by land or sea as a stop on their “Grand Tour d’Europe”. The hotel remains an emblem of the majesty, sophistication and peerless style that distinguished the first grand hotels at the end of the 19th century. The Savoia Excelsior Palace stands proudly on Trieste’s historic seafront just a few leisurely steps from the city center. Many of the main landmarks are close by, such as the historic Miramare Castle. The 144 rooms and suites have been recently restyled with a blend of classic elegance and contemporary details. Many offer breathtaking views of the beautiful panorama of the Gulf of Trieste, extending almost as far as the castle.