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Excelsior Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, near Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach cabanas
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • In-room childcare
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $277
includes taxes & fees
$244 per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30

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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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 140 sq ft
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 183 sq ft
  • 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 - 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

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 64 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 129 min drive
  • Fiumefreddo Station - 15 min drive
  • Alcantara Station - 20 min drive
  • Taormina Giardini Station - 23 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

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

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Excelsior Palace Hotel. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Excelsior Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. This Belle Époque hotel also features a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 79 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets allowed (up to 22 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered onsite valet parking (EUR 15 per day)
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station pick-up*

Offsite

  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*
  • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1904
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Excelsior Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Panoramic Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.
  • 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)

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 19 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Uncovered valet parking costs EUR 15 per day

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Palace Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Excelsior Palace Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 15 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 140 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Excelsior Palace Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include beach cabanas and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Excelsior Palace Hotel like?
Excelsior Palace Hotel is in Taormina City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Corso Umberto and 3 minutes' walk from Piazza del Duomo.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Great location!
Wonderful hotel ans excellent staff. So friendly. The breakfast was amazing.
Carrie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

PS, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location
Rossi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
svetlana, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The pool is great for when midday is too hot to explore the city. Dining, pool, and housekeeping staff are kind, though front desk/receptionist not so much. There was a wedding reception one of the nights during our stay and since our room was just above the banquet hall, it was a bit noisy. The tub/shower configuration isn't ideal and leads to very wet floors but is manageable. Overall we had a pleasant stay.
Jane, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gail, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice rooms, great breakfast, views of Etna. Customer service inconsistent.
Mark, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location but property needs some renovations in the rooms, (for a more comfortable stay.
Paula, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!!!
Tanya, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was our tenth visit to this lovely hotel. We love it here and the rooms are lovely and comfortable and the staff are delightful. Nothing is too muich trouble. The pool is fantastic We will be back! :-)
Janet, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Maria, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Carla, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A gorgeous property with spectacular views and a beautifil pool area
sharona, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beverlie, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
anthony, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room. The hotel has a lot of charm and we had a great view of Mount Etna.
Kenneth, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A grand hotel in a great location. Interior slightly sparse and dated but clean and mostly functional. Only meaningful complaint is WiFi in the rooms is non-existant - works fine in the lobby, but not at all in the room. Very inconvenient. Breakfast buffet is excellent. The lower gardens are beautiful, well-maintained, have spectacular views and relaxing - absolutely do not miss them!
Ellis, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel with old world charm… A perfect setting for a beautiful place!
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean and well appointed room and great service, breakfast is very good and the hotel feels safe and classy. Great pool. Superb location. Overall excellent.
Dawn, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Alfredo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Classical elegance
Classical elegance and charming. Beautiful views. Lovely staff. The bed was extremely comfortable with high quality bedding. Shower was fantastic. Will eagerly return.
Antonella, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review