Taormina

Taormina, Italy

deluxe

Now owned by Belmond Hotels, the Timeo is Sicily’s finest deluxe property and certainly our favourite. The unique terrace has a restaurant offering guests delicious cooking and spectacular views over the Bay of Naxos with Mount Etna in the distance.

Taormina, Italy

Built in 1908 as a private villa, The Ashbee is named after its English architect who introduced the Arts and Crafts fashions to the local Sicilian architecture. Now a very comfortable hotel; modern touches have been introduced to the 25 rooms, some of which enjoy the views of the Straits of Messina.

Taormina, Italy

deluxe

Tucked away off the Corso Umberto, the Palazzo Vecchio, housed in a striking Gothic-Catalan tower rising above Taormina, combines a central location with a private setting and sleek service.

Taormina, Italy

This fine hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the town’s distinctive roof tops towards the Greek Theatre and the Bay of Naxos and is perfectly situated for those looking to explore the many enticing shops on the beautiful Corso Umberto I.

Taormina, Italy

Dating back to the beginning of the last century, the San Pietro’s location, just below the town, is second to none – it has breath-taking views of the bay and is surrounded by flower-filled gardens.

Taormina, Italy

This delightful hotel is owned and run by the charming Pécaut-Bambara family. Located close to the Botanical Gardens and a short walk from the centre of Taormina, it has been sympathetically renovated to retain its character and most of the 47 rooms overlook the terraced gardens.

Taormina, Italy

deluxe

Formerly the summer retreat of the Trewhella family, this famous hotel has an excellent location on the shore overlooking Mazarro Bay. The Belmond Group acquired the property in 2010 and the handsome building has been completely restored to its original splendour, whilst retaining the relaxed atmosphere of a private residence.

Taormina, Italy

In a truly unique position in the Baia delle Sirene, the Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay is built into the cliffs providing guests in all of the 83 rooms views of the sea from their private balcony or terrace.