Excelsior Palace, Sicily, Italy

• • Resort centre location
  • Steps away from Corso Umberto
  • 1.5 kilometres to Taormina bus terminal
    
  • 3 kilometres to Taormina-Giardini train station

The best thing about Excelsior Palace hotel is its location - you’ll find yourself about fifty metres from Taormina's pedestrianised main street, Corso Umberto, and on the edge of a cliff so you get amazing sea views. If you can, upgrade to an Elegance Room so you get to wake up to sea views each morning. The rooms are in keeping with the historic hotel building and have an old-world charm. A stepped path leads down through terraced gardens to the pool. From here there are fantastic views of the Taormina coastline. When you’re not exploring, this is the perfect spot to relax with a good book.

Taormina’s a really vibrant place to visit with lots of shops, beautiful old churches and the ancient Greek Theatre. There are lots of nice restaurants and cafés close to the hotel and more seafood places in Taormina Mare - the gondola is just a short stroll away. The hotel has a nice bar area with comfy sofas where you can have a nightcap before bed.

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour by private car from Catania airport.

• Olympic-size swimming pool with sun beds and parasols (open May - October)
• Pool bar
• Free Wi-Fi
• Private parking (payable locally)
• 24 hour reception

• No. of rooms: 88

• Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

A tourist tax of approx. €3.50 per person per night is payable locally.

Rooms

Classic Rooms sleep two people in a double or twin beds. Facilities include air conditioning, TV, minibar, safe, shower or bath and hairdryer.

Superior Rooms have large windows with side views of the sea, the Greek Theatre or Mount Etna. They sleep two people in a double or twin beds.

Deluxe Rooms have side sea views and a French balcony. They can sleep up to three people.

Elegance Rooms have sea views and sleep two people in a double or twin beds. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Single Classic Rooms and Double Classic Room for Single Use are available on request, please call to book.

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: No
• Access ramp: No

Enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning from 7.30am - 10am with home-made pastries, fresh bread, cereals, fruit and yoghurt.

In the evenings you can choose from the à la carte menu in the main restaurant (payable locally) - the choice here is excellent with Sicilian, Italian and international cuisine all made with seasonal local products. The wine list is great too.

Bar Etna has a panoramic terrace with amazing views. It's a nice place to head at sunset to enjoy a drink.

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board