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 1661 TripAdvisor reviews
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Nicola H
03/06/2026
“Views, class and wonderful staff”
Superb experience We had not made a reservation but were kindly greeted and given a table for aperitif Then they came with amuse bouche and snacks and it was stunning and the staff amazing and the Piano Player was wonderful The washrooms out of this world The staff made us feel Like 5 star guests… more
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Nicholas M
28/05/2026
“Superb afternoon coctail experience”
Lovely terrace view in an elegant setting with outstanding service from David and Fabio. Cocktails were 26 Euros, but they come with substantive bar snacks such as pistachios, mix of olives, and potato chips. A fair price for the setting, ambience, and superb service. I had the the Belvedere vo… more
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Jim V
Greeley, Colorado
22/05/2026
“Great Job”
From the moment we arrived until check out we felt very welcomed and provided for. This was the final stop for our Taulk Tour and it was special. Thanks
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MaryAnnMonnin
Boynton Beach, Florida
17/05/2026
“Perfect location in Taormino”
Wow, what a great location in town for this hotel. The room was delightful, well stocked and super comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic with very special views of the coastline and Mt Edna. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and perfect.
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MartynD626
Taunton, United Kingdom
09/05/2026
“Lovely drinks at the Grand Hotel”
We stayed in Taormina and after visiting the amphitheater we stopped for drinks on the terrace of the Grand Hotel. The terrace area is lovely, well laid out and has fabulous views of Mount Etna. The service from Fabio was excellent, nothing was too much trouble and a great choice of drinks plus … more
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