Excelsior Palace Hotel, Taormina
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Excelsior Palace Hotel, a historic 4-star hotel since 1904, is situated on a promontory near Taormina's city center. It offers 85 rooms with views of Mount Etna, the Ionian Sea, or the medieval cloister of San Domenico. Room options include Classic, Superior, Deluxe, Elegance, and Classic/Superior Single. Amenities feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV with Sky channels, a safe, and a tea/coffee maker. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries.
Sicilian and Global Cuisine
The hotel's restaurant provides Sicilian, Italian, and international dishes using local seasonal products. Guests can enjoy a wine list featuring Etna wineries, Sicilian wines, and Italian wines, plus homemade desserts. Breakfast includes sweet and savory options, such as granita with cream and brioche. The lobby bar serves cocktails and snacks, with tea and chocolates in winter. The hotel offers banqueting services and can accommodate private breakfasts in guest rooms upon request.
Pool and Activities
Excelsior Palace Hotel features a Mediterranean park with palm, pine, and carob trees leading to a fresh water swimming pool for hotel guests. The panoramic Olympic pool provides views of Taormina, the sea, and Mount Etna. The hotel is near establishments for swimming. The hotel has price arrangements with gyms, tennis courts, and golf clubs.
Location and Transport
Located near Porta Catania, the Excelsior Palace Hotel is close to attractions like Castello Saraceno and the Ancient Theatre of Taormina. The hotel is 2 km from Taormina - Giardini Naxos. Catania's Fontanarossa Airport is 50 km away, accessible by taxi, bus, train, or rental car. The hotel provides a shuttle to beaches. The Circolare Rossa bus connects to Porta Catania.
Guest Services
The hotel provides a 24-hour reception. Room service is available. The hotel offers meeting rooms and catering for business events. Services include ironing, laundry, and babysitting upon request. A shuttle to and from the airport or train station can be arranged. The hotel organizes theme nights for events like Valentine's Day and Carnival.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
