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Excelsior Palace Hotel

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

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Bar (on property)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
The current price is AU$471
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Via Toselli 8, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porta di Catania - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greek Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, a porter/bellboy and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • 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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (151 square foot 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
  • Lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 10 kg per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.

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 (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) 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: from approximately EUR 19 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • 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 the 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Palace Hotel on 19 Mar 2025 start from AU$456.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Excelsior Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg 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?

Checkout 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 away 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 294 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 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Generally nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xian xuan

Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rossi

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

8/10 Good

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

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 Excellent

John A

Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Blair

Liked: Staff & service
We loved the property and the garden/pool area. The breakfast was great. The front desk staff treated us as third class citizens, it started with the looking up of our reservation when they acted with distain to us having used a booking service and seemed to look down their noses at our casual dress as they have a lot of conference types. We were af the end of 6 weeks of travel and dress casually. We could afford to stay in their best room for 6 months but that is not our style. I would like to see Mark Zuckleberg check in !!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Every day was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

svetlana

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

8/10 Good

Jan

Great
Very good location near the main pedestrian street. We got a corner room with sea views in all directions, better than advertised. Somewhat limited breakfast. Helpful staff. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good vibes, great pool
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 Excellent

anthony

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 Excellent

Davide

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

excellent location with wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

sharona

A gorgeous property with spectacular views and a beautifil pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

We love coming back to this hotel every time we come to Sicily. The service is outstanding, the rooms excellent, the poo amazing. All the staff are also wonderful to me and my children. Looking forward to next years trip already
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Fantastic!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

6/10 Okay

Carla

The property is tired however the location is excellent. We dined at the hotel and the service and food was excellent. Our waiter Ivan was professional and attentive and certainly made our dining experience memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024