MEET THE OWNER Maurizio Paparo was born in Naples, Italy. Before moving to the U.S., he trained at the Instituto Tecnico para Turismo hospitality school in Florence, Italy. Since then, he has worked in the restaurant industry for over 35 years, sharing his enthusiasm for food in Hawaii, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now in Eugene, Oregon. His passion for high quality food and beautiful things led him to purchase the Excelsior Café in Eugene, Oregon in 1993. Extensive renovations began in the historic building in 1995, which created a 14-room, European-style Inn, located in the heart of Eugene. The Excelsior is renowned throughout the Willamette Valley, not only for its friendly, elegant, and charming atmosphere, but also because it is a small, family run business.

The Excelsior Inn, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a proud member of Unique Inns. The Excelsior Inn is conveniently located close to the University of Oregon, and is within easy walking distance of downtown Eugene and the scenic riverside paths. With a location as central as ours, we provide our guests with parking passes to an overnight structure. The Excelsior Inn embodies the timeless beauty of the early European 20th Century, while providing the comfort of modern amenities that our guests appreciate. We pride ourselves on attention to detail throughout the Inn, from the lush landscaping in our intimate courtyard, to the local artwork displayed throughout the Inn. The Excelsior Inn’s rich history and classic beauty have cast a lasting impression on all who visit. We think guests that choose to stay at our Inn will find that each room offers that extra personal touch that can be hard to find in many larger hotels, and that you will continue to come back to experience a sense of serenity during your travels in the Eugene area. All registered guests receive a complimentary breakfast in our restaurant. Some rooms are pet friendly, but do require pre-approval. Please cal...