Excelsior Palace Hotel in Taormina

The staff was exceptionally warm and professional. The atmosphere was a privilege beyond words. The view was unparalleled and unforgettable.

Fantastic location with views of Mount Etna... highly knowledgeable and very friendly staff. Beautiful stay.

A very interesting and welcoming architectural structure, boasting great artistic value, including the maintenance of highly sought-after furniture and the publication of the original design. It offers a charming view of Mount Etna and the Giardini and Isola Bella coastlines.

The company "Le Perle degli Angeli" with its Sicilian Amaro "çiur 'ama ra" would like to express its praise for this idyllic and charming setting, which becomes one with the excellence of its specialized staff and is well-known. First of all, thank you to the hotel and, in particular, to the hotel manager, Signora Rossella, for her unparalleled availability, kindness, friendliness, and radiance, which she transmits to her guests and all the staff under her direction. Thank you for the wonderful evening spent by the pool at the closing gala dinner of the Taormina Film Festival, for the culinary experiences you enjoyed, and for hosting our precious and highly regarded Sicilian master, Amaro Ciur 'Ama ra. With respect and gratitude, Dr. M. Franchino.

This 120-year-old grand dame of a hotel is filled with character. It’s not shiny and new and WiFi is patchy in the rooms but it is ideally located and has a lovely pool area and gorgeous views.

Very good

Unmatched price point for location, grounds, parking, views in Taormina

The hotel is located at the very end of the main street. For those taking the bus up the mountain, you'll need to walk about 1.2 kilometers to reach the hotel. Although old, the common areas have been largely renovated and are well-maintained. The high ceilings make for a comfortable and pleasant experience, and the staff are friendly. I even had a room tour of my single room. The hotel's extra services are above four-star standards, including a spa, lunch, bar, and dinner (though I didn't try them).
The guest area inside the room looked older, but it was spacious enough. It came with a small terrace with a sea view. The bathroom seemed renovated, and the fixtures were relatively new.
The Western breakfast was standard, with smoothies available. (I was confused because it didn't include breakfast when booking, but I was told it was included when I checked in.)
The hotel has a small garden with a beautiful pool at the end.

By the way, the city tax is a bit steep, at 4 euros per person per night.

The hotel is a 110-year-old castle hotel, located at the ancient city gate, with excellent service, good environment, and very exquisite. The hotel window is the sea view and the castle scenery. The hotel layout is very exquisite.