Clean, comfortable, quiet and unassuming, the Excelsior is an old school small hotel. Its floor plan is ongepotchket - because it's been built onto and/or combined. It's off the main island of Lübeck - a 10 minute walk to the Holstentor. Breakfast buffet was included. And because we had to leave at 6am to get to the airport, they were kind enough to let us grab breakfast while they were still setting up; that was very much appreciated.
Parking is available - there are about a dozen spots free in front of the hotel, and an honor system garage for 10€ a night.
Hotel access is by a steep flight of about 8 steps - hauling luggage is annoying.
All in all though, I liked it. Like I said, old school. Nothing hipster at all. read more