Excelsior Palace Hotel

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, near Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano

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Excelsior Palace Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Porta di Catania. 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$161
The current price is $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a wooden nightstand, and a door leading to another room.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a chair.

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a green desk lamp, a wooden dresser, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape and a clear sky.

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porta di Catania - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of San Domenico - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza IX April - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 64 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 129 min drive
  • Alcantara Station - 20 min drive
  • Alì Terme Station - 22 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

  • ‪Caffe Wunderbar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Metropole - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Palace Hotel

  • Excelsior Palace Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Porta di Catania. 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.

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)
    • Limited valet parking on site

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

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Reviews

Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was a highlight of the property, offering breathtaking views and a relaxing atmosphere. (33 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and delicious with a wide choice of food. (35 reviews)
  • Valet parking service was excellent and convenient, with some reviewers also mentioning nearby public parking options. (9 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in a great location. The most incredible feature of this place was the pool and private garden terrace . Easily the most beautiful place I have ever been . A real find. Actual hotel was neat and tidy- I wouldn’t say luxurious but comfortable enough.
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8/10 Very good

It was great in general. Great location, good breakfast and good enough hotel in general for what you’re paying for.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff super nice and helpful. The room was clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a comfortable stay at Excelsior Palace Hotel. The pool was fantastic and a real highlight of the property. The location was also very convenient, making it easy to explore the surrounding area. Overall, a pleasant experience and a good choice for a relaxing stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay! Decor might feel outdated but room was clean with renovated washroom. Outdoor pool was amazing with breathtaking view of Etna mountain and the sea. Breakfast buffet was great too.
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6/10 Good

Hotel Gardens and pool very good views for hotel were fantastic. Hotel it self is very tied and in need of reservation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful view and amazing swimming pool
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10/10 Exceptional

The pool terrace and gardens are wonderful the staff were incredibly welcoming. The food at the restaurant was outstanding. We will be back and will recommend the hotel to others. GRAZIE
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8/10 Very good

Very helpful staff, spacious clean rooms and great location with fantastic views
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10/10 Exceptional

Place is magnificent location and the rooms were spacious and nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had the most amazing stay in Taormina, the hotel was not only conveniently located, but it was very friendly and lazing by the pool is a must!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel at the perfect location just at the start of town. Also close to the main public parking. Definitely dated and needs a refresh but overall all comfortable and cle
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelsior Palace gets 5⭐️! Everything was perfect! Great amenities and location, wonderful staff and great food. One night the neighbors above me were very disruptive at night. The staff was very efficient at shutting it down and I got a good night sleep! I will go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

The garden and pool area are beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Has to be one of the most outstanding hotels I’ve ever stayed at the grounds our palatial and the service is second to none we’ve extended our stay twice so far
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool old school classic Italian hotel. Pool and garden area is amazing! Staff friendly and helpful. A nice oasis in a sea of tourists!!
Gorgeous pool and park!!!
Pool area is AMAZING!!
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8/10 Very good

Great location!

Wonderful hotel ans excellent staff. So friendly. The breakfast was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Nice location. Old hotel. Good service.
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is excellent. The staff are excellent, very helpful and welcoming. View of Etna sunrise and sunset, with cocktails (Taormina) should not be missed. Hotel has old school charm. Room was comfortable with great views. Breakfast is very good with a wide choice of food.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location at entrance to Main Street of Taormina without hills! Beautiful pool area with magnificent view of the ocean and Mountains Etna. 10 minutes from train station by taxi straight uphill you can’t walk. Traffic to and from station can be backed up so leave extra time to get there. Breakfast is very good! 7:30 to 10:30 am Most drinks are 15 Euros We will be back!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The landscaping is beautiful and the view is spectacular! The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel offers fabulous views of Mount Etna and the sea. It is conveniently located for shopping and dining. The breakfast buffet is generous.