Excelsior Palace Hotel

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

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 specializes in international favorites 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 1.2 mi from Taormina Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Private parking available

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Talia
Israel Israel
“Simona at the front desk what amazing!! She really made our stay great This is an old hotel which is very nice and clean and a perfect view of the sea and mount etna You could watch sunrise from the hotel too Breakfast was good. Staff was really...”
Nadja
United States United States
“Super confortable, clean, great breakfast! Will be back definitely!”
Katherine
United States United States
“Location and view were excellent. Staff very attentive. Breakfast excellent - lots to choose from. Bathroom is modern and spacious.”
Nadja
United States United States
“Perfect location, right at the center of Taormina. Comfortable bed, great shower. Our room had wonderful view to the beach coast & etna. They give you a welcome plate with fruit. Free water. Valet Parking!! Breakfast with lots of options, fruits...”
Maria
United States United States
“The location is phenomenal and the services are top notch. Very friendly and helpful staff”
Cassandra
United States United States
“Loved location. Pool is beautiful, but difficult to get to. There are so many bees that it makes it really awful to be there. I got bit by an aggressive bee and so did my friend. These of those aggressive peas that are traveling from South Africa...”
Guy
United States United States
“Good location with amazing Etna views. V Agatha Christie hotel with tons of character. And the most amazing gardens and pool. Real old world glamour.”
Kevin
United States United States
“Location and accommodation’s were excellent, especially the gardens and pool.”
Marjorie
United States United States
“The best things about this hotel are: the location, the architecture & the beautiful pool area surrounded by gardens with the view of the whole coast of Taormina!!”
Robert
United States United States
“Loved everything. Location at one end of town is positioned perfectly with bomb views of Mt. Etna, Giardini Naxos and coastline and Castelmola. Ample property with gardens, peace and quiet, nature and lovely pool area. Clean and comfortable room...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Gattopardo
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib 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

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: 19083097A201090, IT083097A1EVEV4NDS