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Excelsior Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Belle Époque hotel with 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (Elegance) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Toselli 8, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porta di Catania - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Greek Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Taormina Cable Car - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro Taormina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fanaberia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Palace Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Porta di Catania
Located close to Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Piazza del Duomo, Excelsior Palace Hotel provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 19 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Excelsior Restaurant
  • Panoramic Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (151 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1904
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 22 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 150
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (up to 18 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 19 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina
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Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Excelsior Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Valet parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Excelsior Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 140 per vehicle applies.

Where is Excelsior Palace Hotel located?

This family-friendly Taormina hotel is located in the historical district, steps from Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano, Porta di Catania, and Piazza del Duomo. Taormina Giardini Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 301 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Really nice facility. Comfortable. Good food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel with old-world glamour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We had an amazing stay. Very friendly attentive staff. We loved the lounge with the art nouveau style. Wonderful location to watch sun set w a view of Mt Etna.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Old school charm and service! Amazing views! My wife and I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Could not wish for a better location - and amazing views of the coastline and mount Etna. The grounds are beauty. Be prepared the hotel is old and not your standard 4 star hotel.
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Generally nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Wonderful hotel ans excellent staff. So friendly. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Excellent historical hotel in the hart of the old town of Taoremina! Best Etna view from the hotel rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

very much from the turn of last centuries was preserved in the ambiance of rooms and bar and dining room Breakfast was a real treat with oranges freshly pressed to my liking and notably Fabio was so helpful - tante grazie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

A beautiful hotel with old world charm… A perfect setting for a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Room was clean, rather spartan with a view of an area with discarded furnace and trash. Staff was very nice, with the exception of the man in the breakfast room who refused to let my wife fill her travel cup with water. Really! So we filled two glasses with water and poured it in the cup. Parking not quite as advertised, difficult access to the hotel and they valet your car to a garage. Excellent location but I think we will book elsewhere when we return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

excellent location with wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Beautiful historic hotel situated at the entrance of Taormina !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

Great location but property needs some renovations in the rooms, (for a more comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The hotel has a nice older style feel to it and a fabulous swimming pool amenity on a private headland offering brilliant views of the coast and Etna
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We stayed 6 nights in August . It is a very elegant historical building and the proximity to the city center is great . The breakfast was delicious , and the staff are so accommodating . The pool area is gorgeous overlooking Mt Etna The hotel location is the best
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent hotel and within easy reach of Taormina. Great views of both the town and Mount Etna.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Excellent location, beautiful property with pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Every day was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

The garden and pool area are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

A beautiful hotel and grounds of times gone by
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The pool and grounds are gorgeous. Nice staff. Patio with insane view of Etna. Right at the end of the Corso Umberto, so you are really close to all the restaurants and shops, but it’s quieter at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024