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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

8.6 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
The current price is €347
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 64 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 129 min drive
  • Fiumefreddo Station - 15 min drive
  • Alcantara Station - 20 min drive
  • Taormina Giardini Station - 23 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro Taormina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fanaberia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Palace Hotel

Excelsior Palace Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you only 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 travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 79 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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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
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Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (up to 10 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site valet parking (EUR 15 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station pickup*
DONE

Off-site

    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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

Travelling with children

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

What to do

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

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre (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 reception
  • 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

  • Lift
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

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

Special features

Dining

Excelsior Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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 specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 (31 December) 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 centre 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

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 that you 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 10 kg 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 spaces may be limited.

Is an 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

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

Have fun with activities such as boat tours, hiking and mountain biking, and practise 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 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco 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

8.6

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 breakfast buffet was generous, delicious, and had many options. (10 reviews)
  • The pool area is spectacular with panoramic views, clean water, and plenty of loungers. (9 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

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.
Brigitte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location
Rossi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location
Xian xuan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Generally nice property
Jan, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location!

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

8/10 Very 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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel with old world charm… A perfect setting for a beautiful place!
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

excellent location with wonderful views
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 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
anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Every day was perfect
Luz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you
John A, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

The garden and pool area are beautiful.
Christian, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place

It is an old charm hotel, in an excellent location. The room was spacious and the balcony offered amazing views. The breakfast buffet was good with plenty to choose from. However we had some reservations regarding the room. There weren't enough power outlets to charge the phones, the tv was very small, and the shower/bath wasn't sealed well. Having said all that, we would love to have the opportunity to come back and stay there.
Iddo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Great

Very good location near the main pedestrian street. We got a corner room with sea views in all directions, better than advertised. Somewhat limited breakfast. Helpful staff. Recommended.
Jan, 2-night trip