Excelsior Palace Hotel - Taormina

$$$$||View on mapTaormina, ItalyVia Toselli 8, Taormina, Italy, 98039|
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Excelsior Palace Hotel - Taormina
Via Toselli 8, Taormina, Italy, 98039·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.7
Free WiFi9.4
Staff9.0
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Who stays here
Couples64%
Families19%
Groups8%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.7
Free WiFi9.4
Staff9.0
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Who stays here
Couples64%
Families19%
Groups8%
Solo7%

4-star historic hotel with panoramic Olympic-sized pool and exclusive Mediterranean park in Taormina

Accommodations & Grounds

Excelsior Palace Hotel occupies a Moorish-style building 10 minutes' walk from the Greek Amphitheater. The hotel offers a panoramic Olympic-sized swimming pool with views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Guests have exclusive use of a large Mediterranean park with landscaped gardens and sun terraces.

Dining & Culinary

The hotel's restaurant serves a menu of international favourites and Mediterranean dishes, with an emphasis on local ingredients. A buffet breakfast includes pastries, fresh fruit, eggs, and traditional Italian coffee, which can be delivered to rooms on request. The pastry chef creates masterful local pastries available at breakfast and as desserts.

Location & Excursions

Situated at the top end of Taormina's main street, Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina provides direct access to shops and restaurants. A complimentary shuttle service takes guests to the main beaches and nearby attractions. The concierge team arranges local excursions, including visits to Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara and Isola Bella.

Wellness & Activities

The hotel's spa offers massages, body treatments, and facials, including full-body massage and neck massage. An outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and poolside bar provides sun loungers and umbrellas for relaxation. For active guests, bicycle rental, walking tours, and live music performances are arranged on-site.

Services & Events

Excelsior Palace Hotel provides a business centre and meeting rooms for conferences and corporate events. The hotel hosts weddings and special events in its gardens and terraces, with professional catering services available. Family rooms are offered, and the hotel accommodates pets with pet bowls and designated non-smoking areas.

  • Location: 10-minute walk from Greek Amphitheater, near Porta Catania
  • Pool: Panoramic Olympic-sized swimming pool with sea views
  • Grounds: Large Mediterranean park exclusive to hotel guests
  • Dining: Restaurant specializing in Sicilian and international dishes
  • Services: Complimentary shuttle to main beaches and local excursions
  • Events: On-site facilities for large weddings and corporate events

Licence number: 19083097A201090,IT083097A1EVEV4NDS

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 19.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:77
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Double bed
  • Mountain view
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony
Classic Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
  • Courtyard view
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
  • Mountain view
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Body wraps

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Bay view
  • Courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Without view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Excelsior Palace Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 68 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 59.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Fontanarossa, CTA

Location

Via Toselli 8, Taormina, Italy, 98039
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Via Toselli 8, Taormina, Italy, 98039
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Via Toselli 8, Taormina, Italy, 98039
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mall
Corso Umberto
480 m
Square
Piazza IX April
470 m
Museum
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
60 m
Church
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
210 m
Parking area
Porta di Catania
200 m
Piazza Duomo 8-9
Quattro Fontane di Taormina
130 m
Salita Palazzo Ciampoli
Palazzo Ciampoli
230 m
Museum
Casa Cuseni
270 m
Via Madonna della Rocca
Castello Saraceno Casteltaormina via Crucis
530 m
Church
Chiesa Sant'Antonio Abate
60 m
Via Pompeo Sesto 12
Taormina Glass Gallery
110 m
Piazza IX Aprile 7
Caffe Wunderbar
450 m
Church
Ex Chiesa del Carmine di Taormina
250 m
Church
Church of San Giuseppe
410 m
Piazza IX Aprile
Torre dell'Orologio
390 m
Church
Chiesa del Varo
350 m
Restaurant
Trattoria Tiramisu Taormina
100 m
Restaurant
Malvasia
90 m
Restaurant
C&G Cioccolato E Gelato
90 m
Restaurant
Pizzeria Villa Zuccaro
210 m
Restaurant
Amuri e Sapuri
80 m
Restaurant
Como Como Bistrot
90 m
Restaurant
Carpe Diem
70 m
Restaurant
Ristorante CutiLuDissi
130 m
Restaurant
Al Duomo
200 m

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FAQ about Excelsior Palace Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel?
You can visit Corso Umberto, placed 500 meters from the charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel. Other interesting sights include Piazza Saint Antonio in Castelmola (1.6 km from the property) as well as Castillo de Castelmola Castle (approximately a 20-minute walk away).
Which landmarks are closest to Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel?
Guests of Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel can visit Porta di Catania (about 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Piazza IX April placed 6 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Shuttle which will take you to the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel with a 51-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at this charming hotel?
Yes, at this charming hotel there are parking spaces provided nearby.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel?
Guests of the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Da Cristina offering Delhi cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Guests of the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel?
Payment methods in the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel include:
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  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
What kinds of rooms does the charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel offer?
The charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel offers such room types as Guest Room, Deluxe Double Room, and Queen Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Most rooms of the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel include a balcony and a terrace as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi.
Does the staff at the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel will assist you in Italian, Spanish, German, and English.
Are there any facilities for children featured at the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Yes, for guests with children the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel offers cots and baby safety gates.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel?
Top locations of the 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel include a luggage room and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Do you have a pool at the charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel?
Yes, the charming 4-star Excelsior Palace Hotel hotel features a swimming pool.
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