Description
Facilities: The hotel was built in 1873. The hotel has a lift and features 83 rooms, including 29 junior suites and 11 suites. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wirele… more
Location: The hotel is the first hotel in Taormina, situated in the city centre, right next to the Greek Theatre. It is located in a park spread over around 25.000 m². There are garden views of the tremendous Mount Etna volcano, the sea and the Greek Theatre. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in Catania is 50 km away. Palermo Internationl Airport is 270 km away. A variety of bars and restaurants can be found in the immediate vicinity. Taormina-Giardini Airport is about a 10-minute drive away. Castelmola is a 10-minute drive away.
Meals: Dining facilities include a restaurant with air conditioning, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request.
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- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Casino
- Computer room
- Dance hall
- Disco / DJ
- Entertainment
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Outside parking
- Paid parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Car rental
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Cloakroom facilities
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Doctor
- Fax/photocopier
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Ironing equipment
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Picnic area
- Postal service
- Private check-in / check-out
- Private pool
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Trouser press
- Wake-up call service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Cot
- Kids' TV channels
- Kids' audiovisual material
- Kids' board games
- Kids' playground
- Kid´s club
- Swimming pools
- Children’s playground
- Full SPA circuit
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Bars
- Bar
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- À la carte restaurant
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Diving
- Golf course
- Mini golf
- Snorkelling
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair-accessible room
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Taormina
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 1672 TripAdvisor reviews
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Alice-Louise J
Melbourne, Australia
25/07/2026
“The Claridges of Sicily - cannot recommend more!”
Absolutely beautiful property with stunning priceless views of Mount Etna. The San Don does have nicer rooms - but the overall experience here is far far better and that is what makes your holiday. We cannot state how impeccable the service is for a property of this size - personalised and genuine… more
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Discover66895997873
25/07/2026
“Top 3 Hotels in the world!”
This place exceeded our expectations at every level! We have stayed at some of the best hotels in the world and this Belmond is top 5! The team makes you feel like family instantly and care so deeply about curating an experience tailored to your every need and want you didn't even realize you wante… more
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H_and_Ma
Oxford, United Kingdom
02/07/2026
“Beautiful hotel, great staff”
We enjoyed 5 days at this wonderful hotel. The view from the terrace is fabulous, the Belmond team are excellent and the bed was probably the best we’ve slept in anywhere.
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Gabriela Y
Athens, Georgia
26/06/2026
“Absolutely wonderful stay!”
Everyone on staff was delightful and welcoming! I really enjoyed their classes that were included in your stay. I would definitely like to return in the future, as well as other Belmond properties.
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damedolan
Glasgow, United Kingdom
05/07/2026
“A must stop even if you only manage a fleeting visit.”
Cruise stop in Messina and as I had holidayed in Taormina a few months previously, recommend we visit. On the day, we decided at the last minute to get off the ship mid morning as a few of us had been ill with a bug. Arranged a private transfer at the port and our driver whisked us through. Unfortu… more
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