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Excelsior Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers sip Italian coffee at one of two cafes or lounge by the pool at this historic Catania hotel where warm hospitality awaits at every turn

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
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 - 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza IX April - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar & Chiostro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Trattoria da Ugo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Palace Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Piazza del Duomo
Located close to Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Porta di Catania, 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), smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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 valet 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 12 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

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 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?

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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Reviews

Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 347 reviews

Reviews

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

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a well run establishment. Every detail was well thought out and attended to. Therefore nothing stood out it just felt perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The landscaping is beautiful and the view is spectacular! The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rossi

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with old-world glamour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location with wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie

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

Great location!

Wonderful hotel ans excellent staff. So friendly. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel and within easy reach of Taormina. Great views of both the town and Mount Etna.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school charm and service! Amazing views! My wife and I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice facility. Comfortable. Good food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden and pool area are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Staff & service

Great location

Could not wish for a better location - and amazing views of the coastline and mount Etna. The grounds are beauty. Be prepared the hotel is old and not your standard 4 star hotel.
View from room
View from hotel pool
View from room
Hotel bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel very centrally located and very easy to walk to centre of town. Room was perfect and very spacious and comfortable with a small balcony looking out to sea and Etna on the side of the hotel. Fabulous large swimming pool and although a short stroll down several steps it’s a stunning walk and beautiful views from the loungers.Breakfast was amazing and lovely room to eat in with lots of space to get s good table. All staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend wholeheartedly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025