I've started getting frustrated when hotels in Europe advertise on websites that they have free wifi access but when I get there the access is only available in the lobby. Other than this gripe, I really enjoyed my stay with the Excelsior Hotel. It was wonderfully close to the hotel and about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the... More

The Excelsior is a rather dingy hotel near the railway station in Pavia. It is conveniently situated, and about 1 km from the university in the old town area. The noise from the trains at night can be rather disruptive, The rooms have air conditioning units which function well but are noisy. There is a wireless internet connection which costs... More

Hotel is a quiet one - 20min away from the airport.

The hotel is located next to the railway station, and quite a walk (+10 min) from the town center. The hotel occupies a whole wing of a modern apartment block with which it shares the elevator and the staircase in a funny way.The room was large and clean, in very good condition, nothing to complain about. Bathroom ok as well.... More

Hotel Excelsior is located directly besides the station of Pavia (25 mins by train from Milan Central Station) and at walking distance (+-10 mins) of the city centre. You get complementary room slippers and for 6 euro per person per day you have a breakfast consisting of a pretty good capuccino, juice, croisants, white pistolets served with sweet toppings like... More

Excelsior: Great location (a block from the train but easy to get downtown). Very nice very clean room with good perks (it had individually plastic-wrapped slippers!). Very friendly staff (especially in afternoon/evening) with good English. Good price, and helpful for location and touring. Great town too.