Good 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

Nothing, 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

The room we ended up with was very small

The view and the breakfast

Stayed in May 2024

Spectacular in every way! Charming, friendly and clean. It was perfect for us.

Stayed in April 2024

All 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

I 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

I 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

Bathroom certainly needs upgrading. It can be a challenging walk up into the town.

Beautiful garden and lovely views.

Stayed in May 2024

I 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

Hotel 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

The 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

The 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

Beds could have been a little more comfy

Breakfast buffet was absolutely amazing!

Stayed in May 2024

Beautiful 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

paper cups

View entering the room was breathtaking. Breakfast on the patio was amazing and the staff were accommodating.

Stayed in April 2024

For 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

The 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

The room was big and it was very clean. The atmosphere of the hotel was very good and very pretty.

Stayed in May 2024

Not applicable; there was nothing I didn’t like.

Elegant but not ostentatious: exceptional views. 🌋☺️

Stayed in May 2024

It 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

Location and view charming old style . Breakfast and staff very good

Stayed in May 2024

It 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

A 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

We loved everything about it . Beautiful old world charm and stunning location

Stayed in April 2024