There is not a star rating high enough to express how wonderful this hotel is!…read more We were fortunate to stay here for 3 nights on our honeymoon in October of 2022. The building and the setting are absolutely beautiful. We had a room with a balcony that offered incredible views of Mt Etna, the sea, and the amphitheater. The rooms are exceptionally appointed. Ours had a large walk-in closet, a sitting room area equipped with TV and mini bar (plus Nespresso machine), a beautiful bedroom and a very large bathroom. I think the biggest highlight of this room was the balcony, where we took our breakfast every morning. The staff at Timeo seem to be highly committed to creating an experience of excellence for guests. Every morning for breakfast, a butler or two would come to our room, set up a beautiful table on the patio for us and provide all the food we ordered (which, by the way, was included in our room rate and did NOT cost extra! It almost seemed too good to be true.) You want scrambled eggs for breakfast? Done. A plate of prosciutto? No problem. A basket of pastries and a big glass of lemon granita? Done and done. I don't think any breakfast will ever top the ones we had here. We originally had reserved a table at Otto Geleng, but decided upon arrival that we'd rather have a more relaxed (and admittedly, cheaper) meal at Timeo's other restaurant. I would love to experience Otto Geleng in the future, but we have no regrets about the choice we made at the time. The restaurant is beautifully situated on a patio overlooking the town, the volcano, and the sea. You could not have a more romantic setting! The food and service was exceptional. I recall having a lobster pasta that was prepared tableside for me, and some very excellent Sicilian wine. A few additional touches that really put this place over the top for me: slippers and robes included in the rooms; turndown service; the Acqua di Parma bath products; the comfortable lounge chairs on our patio; the beautiful gardens; the beautiful, historic architecture; did I mention the breakfast???

Review is for Ristorante Timeo. Views were great but we got there too late to see the sunset…read more Admittedly, I knew the food was going to be subpar relative to how expensive it is. We went for views, not food. However, since it was too dark to see shit, we focused on the food and... well... it was subpar for what we paid. So there's that.

Best hotel - beyond amazing. The staff are so incredibly kind. It is gorgeous. The restaurant and…read morethe gardens, the pool, everything is absolutely amazing. I couldn't wait to come here being a huge fan of White Lotus series.

There is a construction Project right across the canyon…read morebelow the hotel to the east. They are jack hampering and drilling concrete from 7 or 8 am all day. You can hear it inside the room even with the windows closed. It is very loud at the pool. This is a great hotel but the experience is ruined by the noise.

Absolutely stunning location, beautiful breakfast. Plenty of spaces beautifully decorated. We…read morestayed in the Rock Suites, worth every Penny. Special staff, especially Joshua.

This is a truly special hotel in one of the most special towns in all of Europe. Taormina is of…read morecourse sensational and Hotel Villa Belvedere offers the very best of what you can find in the area. It's a little out of town, but the walk through the public gardens or via the teatro greco make for a lovely stroll into the main area (do know, however, that if you are looking for something near the main tourist strip, you will likely walk 10-15 minutes to get there). Overlooking the waterfront by the pool with an Etna spritz is really an unforgettable experience, as is the incredible breakfast, the excellent staff and the comfortable albeit somewhat cramped rooms. One caveat to all: we had requested interconnecting rooms or something adjoining when we booked months in advance. The manager assured us he would do his best. They also offered a family villa for the price we had paid for the 2 rooms, which we should have accepted (we didn't, and we ultimately wish we had, despite the fact that the view was not as special - you can really enjoy the view any time in the breakfast and lounge areas, or by the pool). When we arrived, the best they could offer were rooms nearly 8 doors apart. We worked out a favorable compromise and they were really very willing to work with us, to their credit. But, if you are hoping for truly interconnecting rooms, you will not find them here. The garden suite has sufficient space in the living room for two twin beds (but the garden area is full of mosquitos and frogs, so both unusable during the day and evening and noisy at night), or perhaps the villa rigamonti would be a worthy alternative. We managed to make do with a small suite that had an extra twin bed, which they augmented with a second bed for our young kids. It was perfectly adequate for us. Ask for room 65 if you are in a similar situation and wish to pay for just 1 room but have your kids nearby). All that said, the service is very special, the location is stunning, the beds very comfortable. The breakfast is unmatched and Taormina itself is simply not to be missed.

Very posh and classic luxury here in Taormina. This is the sister hotel of the grand timeo. The…read morepool is warm and the poolside service is exceptional. Warm towels always available. Go down to the private beach accessible only to guests where full bar service is available. If you are hungry, stop by the restaurant next door and get the seafood linguini. Rooms are beautifully designed in classic old-world Italian style. Bathroom fixtures are of high quality. Great place to stay to be close to the beach but away from the touristy craziness from the Main Street: corso umberto.

Lovely hotel, beautiful view, fresh seafood and fine wine. Does not get much better than this.read more

If you are heading to Sicily this is an amazing place! I would stay here and never leave. The…read morestaff and amenities are excellent.

We were in Taormina and wanted a restaurant close to our Hotel Bel Soggiorno. The Villa Carlotta…read morewas the perfect location. The hotel interior is very charming and tastefully decorated. We went to the rooftop restaurant. We were greeted by Luigi and given a wonderful table with a view of the Ionic and the full moon. We chose the fish croquettes as our appetizer. They were outstanding, and so delicious. I had the baby lamb chops as my entree, delicious. Our friend chose the pasta with Lamb Ragu which was outstanding. We then chose the desserts, all works of art and so delicious. The wait staff could not be accommodating, my wife wanted a French 75 which they made for her. I am recommending this as a must go restaurant in Taormina.

I did not stay here, only came for dinner on the rooftop, which was just amazing. The views are…read morespectacular. The food amazing, the drinks inventive, the service exceptional. Came here with a group and everyone really enjoyed their dishes. I had been in Taormina for a few days and was on the hunt for the best cannolo. We went here on our last night and at last, the best cannolo I had on my trip. Highly recommend dinner here.

On my amazing trip to Italy a few week ago one of the stops for 5 night was this "5Star Hotel"…read more While Location is amazing, what happened to us and other guests was absolutely unacceptable and completely ruined our vacation. On the second day of our stay we have noticed that someone has tempered w the safe and when checked we found that some of the money ( in dollars and euros) were missing. When we reported to the management we were told that it is not possible and that they will check cameras in the hotel. 2 days later we are told that there are no cameras anywhere near the room or elevators and no one can track activities there. We left w nothing, No apologies no compensation for the money that was stolen. Nothing. To top that, when a few days later we saw the post of another couple that stayed in the hotel during the same time and was also robbed, the respond of the management was cold and absolutely unapologetic. Both of us were dismissed and since we are from another county they feel they can get away. Please be aware when you booking an expensive room at this hotel. Watch after your belongings, cause clearly the management of the hotel doesn't care!

We attended a group (incentive) event for 75 couples for four days. The facility is very nice…read more The location is spectacular. The staff was generally attentive. Our room (#205) was considerably smaller than EVERYONE else's room - I have no idea why we got the shoebox. Single bowl sink. No vanity - none. No tub - just a tiny/cramped shower with an odd step-up & down entry. The room did have a nice sized terrace with an excellent view. The housekeeping staff was excellent. The buffet breakfast had a wide variety of choices, something for everyone. Our only gripe was coffee service. It was slooow. Perhaps the pots for each table were brewed individually/serially? Will we return? Probably not. We prefer to be closer to the center of Taormina.