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This charming hotel enjoys a stunning location on a rocky ridge in Taormina on the outskirts of the historical city centre, near the Corso Umberto. From the hotel guests have fantastic views of the bay of Naxos. There is a regular bus service to the beautiful beaches of Taormina, and the funicular is some 30 minutes’ walk from the hotel. It is roughly 45 km to the airport.
The hotel has a lift and features 88 rooms, including 12 single rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. A baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. Guests of the hotel are welcome to relax in the garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry, a hotel doctor and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Most units include a balcony with sea views, where guests can relax and linger a while. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, satellite television, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Refreshing drinks are served at the poolside snack bar. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including tennis, golf, a gym, a spa, a sauna, a solarium and hiking. An entertainment programme and live music are also options for entertainment.
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet and dinner are served every day. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Via Toselli 8
Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 11:00 AM
Very Good
1112 reviewsUser: Angela D
Trip type: Couples
Breakfast service
Our most notable experience here at the hotel is our waitress, Angela. She is very welcoming when we come down to breakfast. Angela goes out of her way to make you feel at home. She even helps me with speaking Italian correctly.
User: F816WMbarbarad
Trip type: Couples
Excelsior Palace Taormina
Great location overlooking the Taormina bay, offering a big park with a beautiful pool, good restaurant and bar.All staff is extremely friendly, but the best experience is starting the day with the delicious breakfast buffet served by warm-hearted Angela and h…
User: Y8087WClauraa
Trip type: Couples
Hotel In Need of Makeover.
First impressions are of a grand aristocratic hotel, lots of artefacts and historic photos , then it goes wrong. The hotel has been kept in a time warp. Very dated and shabby. Rooms in need of a massive renovation, dull decor, one plug socket, leaky shower ont…
User: Kala V
Trip type: Family
Amazing
Very Nice and good servie.Amazing vieux, excellent service, waitress are very kind.I love this place, if you in couple ou family this is the place to be.
User: cynthiap370
Trip type: Couples
Heat & mosquitos unbearable
Rooms are warm and you can not adjust the heat. The maids leave the windows open allowing mosquitos to come in. When trying to sleep you heat the mosquitos flying around. We were eaten alive with mosquito bits. The room next door complained of the same issue w…