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Excelsior Palace Hotel is a Moorish-style building, 10 minutes' walk from the Greek Amphiteatre. It offers free WiFi throughout and an outdoor pool with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the hillside village of Castelmola. Each room at Excelsior Palace Hotel has elegant wood furnishings and parquet floors. They feature air conditioning, satellite TV, and some have a balcony with sea views. The hotel’s restaurant specialises in international favourites and Mediterranean cuisine. The buffet breakfast includes pastries, fresh fruit, eggs and traditional Italian coffee, it can be served directly into your room on request. Excelsior Palace has a central inland location in Taormina, with views of the Ionian Sea. It is a 5-minute drive from Taormina exit of the A18 motorway and 2 km from Taormina Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Taormina, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Private parking available


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was just perfect. Loved the hotel and the grounds plus pool were added bonus n
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect, great views of Etna. Valet parking worked extremely well. The staff were extremely helpful.
  • Angele
    Malta Malta
    Although the rooms need to be upgraded, we always choose to stay at the Excelsior given its location and view. It was our 5th visit in the last 3 years.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Gattopardo
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Excelsior Palace Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
50% per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
70% per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi Diners Club American Express Cash Excelsior Palace Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

License number: 19083097A201090

FAQs about Excelsior Palace Hotel

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Excelsior Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Excelsior Palace Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Double

  • Excelsior Palace Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Solarium
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Happy hour
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Excelsior Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Gattopardo

  • Check-in at Excelsior Palace Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Excelsior Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Excelsior Palace Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Taormina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.