Excelsior Palace Hotel

Property class: 4

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £135
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Taormina City Centre, a neighbourhood in Taormina, Excelsior Palace Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Porta di Catania. Piazza del Duomo is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Taormina travel guide
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Via Toselli 8, Taormina, ME, 98039

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate balconies, pink flowers, and a street lamp.
    Corso Umberto
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic town with colorful buildings, a prominent church, and a mountainous backdrop.
    Piazza del Duomo
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic stone wall with an arched entrance and a clock tower.
    Porta di Catania
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic square with a checkered pavement, a prominent tower, and a church with a bell tower, surrounded by Mediterranean architecture.
    Piazza IX April
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of San Domenico
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

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

  • 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
    • Babysitting (surcharge), a lift and a TV in reception
    • A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 79 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
    • LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Childcare services, daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Palace Hotel on 13 Nov 2026 start from £135, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Excelsior Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg 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?

Checkout 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 away from Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano, Porta di Catania and Piazza del Duomo. Taormina Giardini Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 409 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with excellent location and grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the hotel is magnificent, as are the grounds. Breakfast was excellent too -- and location also good. Hotel inside a little dated but worth every penny for all of the above.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good property with amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great in general. Great location, good breakfast and good enough hotel in general for what you’re paying for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super nice and helpful. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel Gardens and pool very good views for hotel were fantastic. Hotel it self is very tied and in need of reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view and amazing swimming pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very helpful staff, spacious clean rooms and great location with fantastic views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is magnificent location and the rooms were spacious and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden and pool area are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Nice location. Old hotel. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026