Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Aged furniture
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Some negative mentions regarding dust and worn appearance in common areas.
Service
9.1
Staff were very warm, welcoming, and attentive, with special mentions for Angela.
Location
9.14
Ideal location near the center of Taormina with great views.
Room Quality
8.09
Rooms require refreshing; some issues with fading windows.
Amenities
8.62
Nice pool and garden area, but some furniture is outdated.
Value for Money
8.58
Good experience overall considering location and views.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Excellent buffet breakfast and quality of food.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mostly positive feedback with beautiful views and engaging staff, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 15:58

Property Description

Stunning Views and Elegant Accommodations

At Excelsior Palace Hotel, immerse yourself in the charm of a Moorish-style building just a short stroll from the Greek Amphitheatre. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, an outdoor pool overlooking Mount Etna, and rooms adorned with elegant wood furnishings and parquet floors.

Culinary Delights and Room Service

Indulge in international and Mediterranean cuisine at the hotel's restaurant or wake up to a delightful buffet breakfast featuring pastries, fresh fruit, and traditional Italian coffee. For a more intimate experience, opt to have breakfast served directly to your room.

Convenient Location with Sea Views

Centrally located in Taormina, Excelsior Palace offers stunning views of the Ionian Sea and easy access to the A18 motorway and Taormina Station. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience during your stay.

To book your stay at Excelsior Palace Hotel and create unforgettable memories, contact us now!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 857 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.8
P
Peter • family_with_children • fr
7
We had a good stay but a few improvements would make a big difference.
Pros:

Room size was good. It could however have benefited from a larger tv and an iron.
Also the shower/bath was poor in that there was leaking through the shower door.

We liked the bar area albeit the furnishings could do with a refresh.

The pool was great albeit could have been cleaned of tree leaves etc each morning.

Cons:

The breakfast could be better.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
A
Andreas • couple • de
10
Klassisches schönes Grandhotel in allerbester Lage, sowohl bzgl. Blick als auch zentral
Pros:

Lage super mit wunderschönem Blick und direkt im Zenturm. Personal sehr freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Pool wunderschön gelegen.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lina • extended_group • nl
9
Het hotel is oud maar de ligging is perfect. De personeels zijn super vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Pros:

De ligging en de personeels

Cons:

Geen alles klopt

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location and the beautiful garden with the pool

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick • couple • de
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
D
Dima • family_with_children • il
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
L
Laila • extended_group • us
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jean 1111 • family_with_children • mt
10
Best Hotel In Taormina!
Pros:

We loved the charm of the hotel and the kindness of the staff.

Cons:

The hotel needs certain maintenance.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
S
Stewart • couple • gb
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • nz
6
Holiday in Taormina
Pros:

The location in the old town of Taormina was great. The gardens were lovely.

Cons:

Sadly this hotel is very dated and in need of renovation. The pool is quite a walk from the hotel and also needs a refresh.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
A
ANTONIO FERNANDO • couple • br
8
Pros:

Localização e o café da manhã são excepcionais

Cons:

O box do banheiro pequeno , poderiam melhorar o seu conforto com bancada e cabides

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
M
Maya • couple • au
10
A charming hotel
Pros:

Magnificent garden comfortable room great location

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
B
Beata • couple • pl
8
Pobyt udany
Pros:

Lokalizacja, dostępny parking, miła obsługa.

Cons:

Hotel i pokoje wymagają remontu.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
U
Ulisses • couple • br
8
Boa pela localização apenas! Não é confortável
Pros:

Localização é o forte! Fica na entrada do centro histórico, fizemos tudo a pe por ali, muito estratégico. O café da manhã também era muito bom. Estacionamento para parar o carro, pago, mas em Taormina não tem onde parar o carro, então isso contou muito. Mas de resto eu não voltaria. Não tem conforto.

Cons:

Tudo é bem antigo, o quarto escuro e o banheiro vazava água em tudo quando tomava banho. Tinha que secar o chão de tanta água q saia pelo box. Funcionários da recepção muito antipaticos. Fomos atendidos bem apenas por um recepcionista de cabelo comprido somente para ele e as meninas do café da manhã que salvavam, Os outros todos muito antipaticos.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
L
Linz • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
F
Family_Travellers • extended_group • mt
8
Pros:

location and view

Cons:

lighting in bathroom

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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LIDIJA • solo_traveller • hr
10
Pros:

Osoblje i pozicija

Cons:

Bazen je dosta udaljen

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Pablo • solo_traveller • ar
9
Muy linda estadía
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación. Un palazzo tradicional de 1904. Las vistas de la ciudad baja y del Etna son maravillosas. Buen desayuno

Cons:

No funcionaba el elevador, son 3.pisos.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
T
tzilla • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee