Hotel Excelsior Palace

A 1904 hotel at the edge of Taormina's old town with an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant and Etna and sea views.

Why people love it

• Pool and garden. Guests call the pool beautiful and spotless, with garden and Etna views.
• Staff by name. Angela is praised at the pool and breakfast, and a reception worker is named as helpful.
• Location. Guests describe level access to Corso Umberto, plus valet parking.
• Poolside food. One guest praised the grilled octopus with potatoes and cherry tomatoes.

The worst thing guests say

Dated rooms and noise. Since June 2026, several guests described rooms as outdated, noisy, with weak outlet provision and a bathroom from another era. A July 2026 guest said an omelette cost 7 euros extra despite paid breakfast, and one guest in August 2026 said the pool staff were rude. Older 1-star reviews from 2021 to 2025 include theft from a wardrobe in 2023 and a dirty bathroom in 2021.

Insider tips

• Ask for a quiet room away from the street.
• Valet parking is available.
• Check the breakfast extras before ordering.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.4 from 717 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (24 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Viale Pietro Toselli, 8, 98039 Taormina ME.