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The Excelsior

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

6,565 guest reviews analysed

23 Mitropoleos Av, ., Thessaloniki, 54624, Greece · Floriana, Malta

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

83.3 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 6,565 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Trip.com.

Most noted: dining.

Best for

  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • business

About The Excelsior

The Excelsior is a 433-room hotel in Thessaloniki, Greece. The hotel is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and offers multiple restaurants, including Spice Island, an international buffet with a Mediterranean touch. Spa services are provided by Carisma Spa & Wellness, offering massage, facial and treatments focused on balance and clarity. The property highlights a selection of four restaurants alongside dedicated spa programming led by Carisma Spa & Wellness.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET property with 433 rooms, an affiliation to Small Luxury Hotels of the World, four restaurants including Spice Island, and an on-site Carisma Spa & Wellness that leads all spa experiences.

Key facts

Keys
433 rooms
Architecture
Within the very walls of a 16th-century fortification lies a haven of refined elegance
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — evidence: We offer a selection of four superb restaurants

Wellness

  • Spa — all spa experiences are now led by Carisma Spa & Wellness

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Spice Island — international buffet with Mediterranean touch

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Carisma Spa & Wellness — massage, facial, treatments to bring balance to your body and clarity to your mind

Awards & affiliations

Location

22.2823, 114.1841 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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