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Excelsior Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Bar (on property)
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Excelsior Palace Hotel in central Catania offers a rooftop terrace, outdoor pool with poolside bar, free in-room WiFi, and international cuisine. Multilingual staff provide attentive service. Nearby attractions include Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Piazza del Duomo.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

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 or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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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Double Room, Sea View (Elegance) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

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 neighborhood

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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
  • Greek Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luraleo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro - ‬3 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
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

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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 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 (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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 at the property

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 150
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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.

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Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 342 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xian xuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Excelsior Palace is outstanding. Beautiful hotel in the heart of Taormina with a huge pool overlooking the Sea. Rooms are updated and very comfortable, many facing the beautiful Mount Etna. Delicious breakfast buffet with accommodating staff. Bar/cafe at the pool is perfect for a cocktail and salad or piadina while floating in the pool. I’ve stayed here three times and cannot wait to return!
Lovely pool.
View from our room.
The path to the pool.
Cafe on the right side on the pool deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davide

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

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Generally nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

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

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and lots of things to do around the area, such as beach, hiking or just walking around downtown to shop & eat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was very dated and seemed pretty weak- and it wasn’t that hot when we stayed there in early October. Also TVs were small for room size and the streaming services didn’t really work effectively because of limitations of the WiFi system. Loved the high ceilings and grand old hotel style furniture, furnishings and feel
Pool is spectacular and a rare find in downtown Taormina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wojciech

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

Taoremina - Sicilian Damond

Excellent historical hotel in the hart of the old town of Taoremina! Best Etna view from the hotel rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

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

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every day was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning We nearly never booked this hotel based on some reviews and the pics made it look a little dated. I’m so glad we did. It’s not dated, it’s classic, it’s grand and magical. The grounds to the pool are stunning, the pool makes you feel you are chilling by a millionaires house, not a hotel. The location couldn’t be better, everything is close by and walkable. We didn’t even go to the beach, as the pool was too nice to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lianze

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

John A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

floyd

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

Nice staff, good location, baaaaaadd wifi

Good hotel in general. Good location close to the old village. Great breakfast, Shower was good. Bed was ok. Internet was terrible and room was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, rather spartan with a view of an area with discarded furnace and trash. Staff was very nice, with the exception of the man in the breakfast room who refused to let my wife fill her travel cup with water. Really! So we filled two glasses with water and poured it in the cup. Parking not quite as advertised, difficult access to the hotel and they valet your car to a garage. Excellent location but I think we will book elsewhere when we return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Wonderful staff

The staff were very professional, helpful and friendly. The towels were extremely thin and mine was full of holes! I do appreciate recycling but at the price expected a fluffier towel! A larger room would also have been appreciated, but we were a last minute booking. The valet parking service was excellent. Breakfast was pretty good but a superior coffee machine is required- one goes to Italy in part for great coffee. The hotel location is perfect and the views fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La propriedad se encuentra en la pura entrada del centro de Taormina con vista panoramica y amplio parque y alberca. El desayuno excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Amenities
Nice location. Old hotel. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is magnificent location and the rooms were spacious and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic Italian charm. Gorgeous garden and swimming pool. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Amazing view of Mt Etna in front of the property. Paradise in Taormina.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La camera era molto comfortevole, il personale gentile e il parco e la piscina veramente godibili. Attenzione a chiedere espressamente che tipo di stanza vi interessa (balcone, piano, angolo).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Excelsior hotel allowed you the opportunity to experience that of a tranquil, relaxing venue It was as if you go back in time, to a time that we as individuals once knew how to relax and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings… If you like the old world charm, this is a place that you must stay If you’
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025