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Excelsior Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, near Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano

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In the heart of Catania, Excelsior Palace Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with a rooftop terrace and poolside bar. Relax by the outdoor swimming pool or explore nearby Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Piazza del Duomo. With free in-room WiFi, two coffee shops/cafes, international cuisine options at on-site restaurants, guests have praised this hotel for its helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach cabanas
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • In-room childcare

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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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
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
  • Greek Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 64 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 129 min drive
  • Fiumefreddo Station - 15 min drive
  • Alcantara Station - 20 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

  • ‪L'Arco - ‬2 min walk
  • Carpe Diem
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro Taormina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tischi Toschi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Palace Hotel

Excelsior Palace Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Corso Umberto. 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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

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)
    • Onsite parking limited

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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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (151 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1904
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Special features

Dining

Excelsior Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Panoramic Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (up to 18 years old)

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 19 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Uncovered valet parking costs EUR 15 per day

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Palace Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Excelsior Palace Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 15 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 140 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Excelsior Palace Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include beach cabanas and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Excelsior Palace Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around Excelsior Palace Hotel like?

Excelsior Palace Hotel is in Taormina City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Corso Umberto and 13 minutes' walk from Taormina Cable Car.

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Excelsior Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The pool area is beautiful, clean, and offers stunning views with comfortable loungers. (12 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet was generous, delicious, and had many options. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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.
Christopher, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel with old-world glamour.
Anna, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Brigitte, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Sue, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really nice facility. Comfortable. Good food
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Old school charm and service! Amazing views! My wife and I loved it!
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice location
Xian xuan, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location!

Wonderful hotel ans excellent staff. So friendly. The breakfast was amazing.
Carrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Generally nice property
Jan, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Katina, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Taoremina - Sicilian Damond

Excellent historical hotel in the hart of the old town of Taoremina! Best Etna view from the hotel rooms.
Wojciech, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful historic hotel situated at the entrance of Taormina !
Davide, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel and within easy reach of Taormina. Great views of both the town and Mount Etna.
Shaun, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, beautiful property with pool
Cheryl, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

very much from the turn of last centuries was preserved in the ambiance of rooms and bar and dining room Breakfast was a real treat with oranges freshly pressed to my liking and notably Fabio was so helpful - tante grazie
Maximilian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful hotel and grounds of times gone by
Lisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location but property needs some renovations in the rooms, (for a more comfortable stay.
Paula, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
svetlana, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to everything and lots of things to do around the area, such as beach, hiking or just walking around downtown to shop & eat.
DAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

repeat visit... and will be back again. always a favorite!!
Pamela, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Every day was perfect
Luz, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

A gorgeous property with spectacular views and a beautifil pool area
sharona, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice room. The hotel has a lot of charm and we had a great view of Mount Etna.
Kenneth, 1-night trip