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Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik vs Villa Orsula
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik is preferred by most writers compared to Villa Orsula. Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik scores 90 with recommendations from 12 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Mr & Mrs Smith and Jetsetter.
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
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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."
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Frommer's
"If you love the elegance and Art Deco opulence of the '20s and '30s, the Excelsior can take you back in time."
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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."
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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.
Villa Orsula
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14 Frana Supila, Dubrovnik 20 000 , Croatia
From $914 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"One of the best addresses in Dubrovnik, Villa Orsula is everything you would expect of an opulent 1930s Mediterranean villa."
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Star Service
"This gorgeous, refurbished villa is a welcome retreat for those who place an emphasis on style and comfort."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"This boutique hotel, housed in a white stone villa dating from 1939, is a truly romantic retreat."
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Afar Magazine
"It graces a steep hillside across the bay from Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and the stone terraces, vine-covered pergolas and colorful gardens offer a number of restful spots to enjoy the view."
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Independent
"This Art Deco villa is in a heavenly spot – overlooking the Adriatic, with the island of Lokrum in front and Dubrovnik’s city walls to the right; what a view from the sunloungers around the outdoor pool and the stone bathing platform"
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