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Excelsior Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale Belle Époque hotel, walk to Porta di Catania

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Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Property entrance
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Via Toselli 8, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Popular LocationPorta di Catania2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Duomo3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreek Theatre16 min walk
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)55 min drive
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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 183 sq ft
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Taormina

Excelsior Palace Hotel is located in Taormina City Centre, a neighborhood in Taormina, and is near a train station and near the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Porta di Catania. Piazza del Duomo is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 1 min walk
  • Porta di Catania - 2 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk
  • Taormina Cable Car - 13 min walk
  • Greek Theatre - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • L'Arco - 2 min walk
  • C&G Cioccolato e Gelato - 1 min walk
  • Villa Zuccaro Taormina - 3 min walk
  • La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - 2 min walk
  • Fanaberia - 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:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An outdoor pool, babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the pool, helpful staff, and location
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 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

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

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:

  • 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: 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

Property is also known as

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Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina
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Hotel Excelsior Palace
Excelsior Palace
Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina, Sicily
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Excelsior Palace Hotel Hotel Taormina

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 May 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Palace Hotel on Jun 5, 2024 start from CA $372.7, excluding 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 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.

Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 251 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel situated at the entrance of Taormina !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Excellent location; beautiful views. One of the best hotels in town. Close to center and Greek theater. Valet parking was very convenient. Staff excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitsue

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Middeltown

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
repeat visit... and will be back again. always a favorite!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property and very convenient to all attractions in Taormina. A giant multi-tiered parking lot is located next to the hotel. Property is clean and has a fantastic charm of the Art Nouveau style, and Hotel staff was extremely efficient, pleasant and very helpful and there for every need of mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers fabulous views of Mount Etna and the sea. It is conveniently located for shopping and dining. The breakfast buffet is generous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel and grounds of times gone by
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gerlando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are excellent, especially on the Reception Desk (Giuseppe and Simona particularly helpful). Food is good. Only let-down is decor which is a bit tired, but then it doesn't purport to be a 5-star establishment.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lianze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and the breakfast buffet was amazing. I would definitely stay here again. My only suggestion would be better signage to indicate where to leave the car for the valet-it was confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)