Excelsior

Excelsior offers four room categories for two people, ranging from 14 to 23 m². All are air-conditioned and soundproofed, and include a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The different orientations let you choose between a city view and a sea view.

The Prestige Room - Sea Side is the most spacious, at 23 m², and overlooks the sea. Two 16 m² rooms have a partial sea view, one with a large double bed and the other with two single beds. The 14 m² Double Room - City Side overlooks the city. Bathrooms have either a shower or a bath; a desk and a safe are also among the room amenities.

Excelsior brings together a range of services to make your stay easier. The reception is open 24 hours a day; concierge service, luggage storage and express check-in or check-out are also available. Room service lets you enjoy breakfast in your room, while the restaurant and bar add to the dining options. Wine and champagne are also available.

The communal areas include a sun terrace and a casino. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom; some overlook the sea. A lift serves the floors. Dry cleaning, daily housekeeping and a wake-up service are available. Pets are allowed, possibly for an additional charge. The hotel does not have a car park, but Saint-Raphaël-Valescure railway station is within walking distance.

Saint-Raphaël is a coastal town in the Var, facing the Mediterranean, with a lively centre around the port, beaches and railway station. The seafront promenade alternates between sandy beaches, gardens and bathing areas; the centre is easy to explore on foot. The town suits travellers looking to combine days by the water with urban visits and excursions into the Var countryside.

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Victoire is 80 m away and marks the town centre with its neo-Byzantine architecture. Casino Beach, 110 m away, gives you access to the shore without leaving the neighbourhood; the Louis de Funès Museum displays objects and mementos dedicated to the actor. Jardin Bonaparte is a green space with views over the port. Saint-Raphaël-Valescure railway station, 250 m away, connects the town to the regional rail network. Further afield, the Estérel massif is known for its red hills, trails and coastal panoramas.

In summer, the sea and beaches set the pace of the day, and the coast is busier. Spring and early autumn are well suited to walks and excursions in the Estérel, when temperatures are often milder. You could start the day with a visit to the town centre and museum, continue along the seafront and finish with a stroll through the gardens or along the port. The nearby railway station is useful for exploring the coast without always taking the car; for the Estérel trails, plan an excursion that suits your route.