The Excelsior opens its New Restaurant in Thessaloniki center

Boasting an impeccable new brasserie on its ground floor, The Excelsior located in the centre of Thessaloniki lures visitors and guests alike with its 5 star luxury accommodations, first class facilities and services and of course its timeless and elegant allure.The capital city of the Macedonia region and Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki has been steadily gaining popularity, and for good reason. Its centre, well known for its splendid cafes, restaurants, bars and shops located around Thessaloniki’s Aristotelous Square prove that this is a city with fun, food and a vibrant café culture at its core. Thanks to the city’s enviable location right on the Thermaikos Gulf, visitors are never far away from the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea which cools and calms with its gentle sea breezes under its timeless and symbolic White Tower. Also boasting a vibrant and often turbulent history which has seen the Thessaloniki host many different faiths and races of people, visitors are sure to enjoy Thessaloniki’s Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine Museum - and the iconic Church of Aghia Sofia, while the Macedonian Centre of Contemporary Art and the Helexpo Convention Centre represent the city’s inherent love of the Arts as well as its commercial importance. The Excelsior Hotel is a 5 star boutique hotel in Thessaloniki centre, located next to Aristotelous square, situated in a historical building dating back to 1924. After an extensive renovation which came to completion in 2009, The Excelsior features stunning architecture details, seen in its art deco balconies and neoclassical full-length windows offering views over the old town of Thessaloniki. Offering 34 beautifully appointed rooms and suites – consisting of 22 Double and Deluxe double rooms, 8 Junior Suites and 4 Excelsior Suites, most of them with balconies offering a view of the town, all accommodations have been individually designed by a team of architects. Featuring an array of colours, textiles and textures, modern/classic furniture and original art by young and emerging Greek artists, these sublime accommodations ensure for a peaceful, relaxing and of course luxurious stay. With their beautiful balconies, and extensive views, all the rooms and suites at The Excelsior are fully equipped with contemporary necessities such as Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and Tivoli Radios with IPod connection as well as Nespresso coffee machines and customized in-room mini bars (of course, guests are invited to dine at the onsite Charlie D. Bistro in Thessaloniki centre). Located on The Excelsior’s ground floor, the Charlie D. Brasserie, French Brasserie in Thessaloniki is an exciting addition to Thessaloniki restaurants many of which are acclaimed throughout the country. Situated just a stone’s throw away from the beauty of Aristotelous square, this impeccable bar restaurant in Thessaloniki sees famous restaurateur Apostolos Trastelis team up with the two-star Michelin awarded chef Arnaud Bignon to create an authentic French brasserie in Thessaloniki that serves traditional brasserie type dishes in an incredibly relaxed environment accompanied by the uplifting sound of pure jazz music.