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Double Room, Sea View (Elegance)
Room with view
16 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double or Twin Room
16 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Double Room
17 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Single Room
13 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Double Room
17 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Belle Époque hotel, walk to Porta di Catania

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Excelsior Palace Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, steps from Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano and Porta di Catania. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bidets.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This Belle Époque hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.

Enjoy international cuisine at Excelsior Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Taormina? This hotel has 151 square feet (14 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 79
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Swimming pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1904
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 151
  • Conference space size (meters) - 14
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Uncovered parking
  • Food and water bowls
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Excelsior Palace Hotel offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • TV size (measurement) cm
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 3

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Excelsior Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Panoramic Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Up to 22 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Online Penalty Collection

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (up to 18 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 19 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Excelsior Palace Hotel
  • Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina
  • Excelsior Palace Taormina
  • Hotel Excelsior Palace
  • Excelsior Palace
  • Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina, Sicily
  • Excelsior Palace Hotel Hotel
  • Excelsior Palace Hotel Taormina
  • Excelsior Palace Hotel Hotel Taormina

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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