Via Pirandello 60, 98039 Taormina, Italy
#20 of 72 hotels in Taormina
Guests' ChoiceBased on 733 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
Sandra
AustraliaGood to arrive and depart by taxi, no close bus stop.
Location was perfect. Staff were helpful. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was perfect. A few steps but quite an easy walk into town.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Ashley
United KingdomNothing, but if you prefer modern hotels then you may think the rooms would need updating with more plastic and synthetic furniture. There was no evening restaurant which might have provided more options. The town had a hundred restaurants but only one menu ;)
Breakfast was excellent and varied by day. Breakfast staff were generous and attentive. Balcony view was superb. Lovely period decor and furnishings. Close enough to walk to town and get your steps in to walk off the calories.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Kay
AustraliaThe room we ended up with was very small
The view and the breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Anita
United StatesSpectacular in every way! Charming, friendly and clean. It was perfect for us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Jialin
ChinaAll good.
Perfect location, perfect view and perfect staff. Room was not big but enough for us. Breakfast and car parking included in daily rate and this were quite important in Taormina. 15 mins walk from hotel to Taormina city center which was a pleasant walk.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Olga
United StatesI LOVED EVERYTHING
I loved EVERYTHING!!! The hotel was traditional and beautifully kept the night staff was sooo helpful when my husband lost his hearing aid and every morning the breakfast staff was so welcoming specially the older gentleman that always came over to make sure we enjoyed our beautiful breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Rose
United StatesI know this is silly..please put full length mirrors in the rooms
Location was perfect. Place was very clean..a little dated but still beautiful. The staff was amazing and extremely helpful. Thank you Sébastien for your recommendations on where to go and where to eat and always being helpful. You made our stay perfect. I will be back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomBathroom certainly needs upgrading. It can be a challenging walk up into the town.
Beautiful garden and lovely views.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Kenneth
United StatesI loved everything, but the location of this hotel (like much of Taormina) is challenging for people with mobility impairments. An elevator will take you between two floors but there are a couple dozen steps up to the street entrance and down from the breakfast room/lounge to the desirable lower rooms with the terraces.
The shared terrace in front of the lower rooms offered spectacular sea views over a beautiful garden, with lounge chairs and an outdoor table and chairs as well for each room. It was a very pleasant and relaxing place to spend a quiet day. It was great to have on-site parking and even better that the staff parks the car for you, since the parking is down a curving sloped driveway that fills up by nighttime. The center of Taormina is a short but steep walk, on a small section of the road then up pedestrian stairs. A level of fitness is required to do this walk, and it is also easy and quick to have a taxi called to bring you to the center (and taxis regularly pick people up at taxi stands at either end of the town center). We also walked the much longer but very scenic path down to the Isola Bella beach area (and back up, we enjoy the exercise). The hotel has a very charming early 20th century ambiance that we loved. Breakfast was excellent with an enormous variety of savory and sweet options. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomHotel had everything we wanted - we knew it didn't have some facilities like a pool, but given the location (steep hillside) that isn't really viable
View was excellent, room was basic but comfortable, breakfast was very tasty
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Simon-w
United KingdomThe trek into town up steps. No local shop for supplies or restaurants nearby
the BEST breakfast. Amazing views. Very friendly staff. A very relaxing staff, quiet and authentic
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Sandra
CanadaThe only thing that I can think of, was the wifi.It was cutting out a little bit at night, but we found spots like just outside our villa where we could get good quality Wi-Fi when we needed it..
We stayed here 2 days..The location was Prime… The staff was friendly and the breakfast was amazing. It was actually brunch… We had a Seaview room and it had a beautiful look out patio with two lawn chairs. We called our villa….it was very safe .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Carmelita
United StatesBeds could have been a little more comfy
Breakfast buffet was absolutely amazing!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Nestor
United StatesBeautiful views. Wonderful breakfast with so many choices and served in an amazing room, the staff serving breakfast was very friendly. The room was little outdated but the views from the room terrace were amazing , a minor detail was the luck of noise insulation on the walls. Parking was a bit challenging. Good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Peter
United Statespaper cups
View entering the room was breathtaking. Breakfast on the patio was amazing and the staff were accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Brian
CanadaFor such a grand hotel (over 100 years old) we think the beds could be more comfortable.
The view was fantastic. The breakfast was wonderful. The waiters were very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed how spacious and airy the dining and side balconies were.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Liliana
AustraliaThe bed and pillow were a bit hard for me but my husband slept well.
Charming early 20th century property with amazing views and lots of character. Onsite parking is tight but staff will help to park the car. Breakfast is very good and served in a room with views. Staff are friendly and helpful. Our room (24) was very spacious and had access to a huge terrace with sweeping views on the sea all around to Mt Etna.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Keri
CanadaThe room was big and it was very clean. The atmosphere of the hotel was very good and very pretty.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Janet
United KingdomNot applicable; there was nothing I didn’t like.
Elegant but not ostentatious: exceptional views. 🌋☺️
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Susan
AustraliaIt was fine for us, but older couples we spoke to were unable to do the 10-15 minute walk uphill to the main village.
The view, large room, the breakfasts.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomLocation and view charming old style . Breakfast and staff very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Ellen
United StatesIt is a beautiful hotel with fantastic views and a good breakfast. Every attraction in Taormina was in walking distance. Highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Kenneth
United StatesA little musty- could use a bit of renovating- but overall lovely
Beautiful view- gorgeous breakfast room. Rooms and balconies had spectacular views.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mandy
United KingdomWe loved everything about it . Beautiful old world charm and stunning location
Stayed in April 2024
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