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Excelsior Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Via Toselli 8, Taormina, ME, 98039
  • Corso Umberto
    1 min walk
  • L'Arco
    2 min walk
  • Taormina Giardini Station
    8 min drive
  • Taormina (TFC)
    6 min walk

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Single Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Taormina

Central Taormina getaway .With a stay at this Taormina City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Porta di Catania. Piazza del Duomo is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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) - 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

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano
There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 151 square feet (14 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Excelsior Palace Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Taormina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 151 sq ft of conference space
  • 14 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1904
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Excelsior Palace Hotel offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 19 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 282 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 282 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 282 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 282 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 282 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rossi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

svetlana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great breakfast, views of Etna. Customer service inconsistent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but property needs some renovations in the rooms, (for a more comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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

8/10 Good

sharona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous property with spectacular views and a beautifil pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beverlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. The hotel has a lot of charm and we had a great view of Mount Etna.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with old world charm… A perfect setting for a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
It was a good location but hard to get to in a car. Some advance notice about where to park to check in would have been helpful. The room felt a bit dated and had no where to plug anything in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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