Built in 1908 on the coast of Venice Lido island, the five-star Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort quickly became synonymous with exclusivity, luxury and glamour, and was the setting for the first Venice Film Festival in 1932. Over a century later, this stunning Moorish palazzo is no less awe-inspiring than the day it opened and offers its guests a unique taste of the elegance of the belle epoque era. Boasting 196 spacious rooms and suites, the hotel is also home to countless facilities including a conference hall, the legendary Sala Stucchi, ocean-view terraces, a fine dining restaurant, beach bars, a swimming pool and picturesque private cabanas. Over the decades, the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort has continued to partially host the annual Film Festival and has featured in high-profile films including ‘Once upon a time in America’, further cementing its position as the place to be on Venice Lido. We proudly announce, that we become Iconic Luxury Hotels first international property to join its collection. Iconic Luxury Hotels was founded in December 2016, and is part of L+R Hotels (landrhotels.com) - a highly motivated family owned global hotel investment and management company. Iconic Luxury Hotels (www.iconicluxuryhotels.com) is an expanding collection with an international focus. The collection is comprised of an eclectic array of properties which all celebrate their distinct architecture, cultural heritage and natural surroundings.