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Nice pool and garden area, but some furniture is outdated.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
M
Marco • couple • nl
7
Taormina is echt een leuke plek
Pros:

Centrale ligging perfect , heeft allure

Cons:

hotel heeft behoorlijk onderhoud nodig zowel binnen als buiten
Ontbijt heeft weinig keuze

De bedden bij het zwembad erg onstabiel , er waren zelfs gasten die eraf vielen
Hoop geld voor paar dagen voor deze kwaliteit

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
G
Geoff • couple • au
8
Good but well past its prime
Pros:

Great views and the pool was a real plus

Cons:

In major need of a refresh at least the room we had needed one

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
S
Stella • couple • fr
8
Emplacement idéal, piscine magnifique
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillant et disponible. La piscine est absolument magnifique, avec une vue splendide, ainsi que le parc pour y accéder. Le petit déjeuner est complet et de qualité. L'emplacement est idéal si vous voulez être dans le centre mais tout de même être au calme et éloigné de l'agitation.

Cons:

La chambre est un peu vétuste mais reste très confortable et bien équipée.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • solo_traveller • se
7
Toppen läge och poolområde men inte mer än så
Pros:

Poolområdet var helt klart höjdpunkten samt läget precis runt hörnet till huvudgatan.

Cons:

Slitet överlag, behövs underhåll. Gamla slitna möbler, väggar golv och något unken doft i korridor.. Extremt lyhört och det enda ställe vi bott på i Italien som haft dåligt kaffe.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Ruth • couple • au
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ionel • couple • ch
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Excellent location, delicious breakfast, breathtaking views.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
L
LOURDES • couple • us
10
Best place to stay in Taormina!
Pros:

It’s centrally located and the views and grounds are spectacular! A true oasis!

Cons:

The AC was not great!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
A
Amir.Aharoni • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Matt • extended_group • ca
1
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
D
Delphine • couple • be
7
Piscine de rêve
Pros:

Magnifique bâtiment avec une piscine superbe. Localisation impeccable (dans le centre). Très bon petit déjeuner. Personnel très professionnel.

Cons:

Les équipements sont vétustes et notamment la climatisation qui ne fonctionnait pas correctement (nous avons eu chaud). Dommage pour un établissement de standing.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
D
Daniela • extended_group • il
7
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location and overall we had a really nice stay.

Cons:

We have an issue with the shower .every time we used it, water leaked all over the bathroom and flooded the room. We asked for it to be fixed, and someone did come to clean everything up, but unfortunately the actual problem wasn’t fixed, so it kept happening.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • couple • br
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Justyna • couple • pl
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Ward • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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vicuña vicuña • couple • cl
9
Tradicional hotel en una ubicación inmejorable
Pros:

La ubicación y la vista son geniales, la piscina extraordinaria.

Cons:

Le hace falta una modernización, la TV es muy chica.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
G
Giuseppe • couple • it
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Distefano • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • extended_group • us
8
A ten MINUS 2 for the "thugs" with the side hustle knocking and ringing the bell more that 10 times.
Pros:

Everything except the 2 thugs that are running a side hustle and ( front desk and "the collegue" ) knocking on our door at 12 midnight and ringing the door bell incessantly. WTF!!! why would these 2 MORONS try to embarrass the Families with such a beautiful hotel, location and investment. Everything was perfect until this moment . @ thugs managed to shame all of Sicily in this one moment.

Cons:

Everything except the 2 thugs that are running a side hustle and ( front desk and "the collegue" ) knocking on our door at 12 midnight and ringing the door bell incessantly. WTF!!! why would these 2 MORONS try to embarrass the Families with such a beautiful hotel, location and investment. Everything was perfect until this moment . @ thugs managed to shame all of Sicily in this one moment.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
Debra • couple • au
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee