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.

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.

Beautiful historic hotel; fancy atmosphere, well kept. We stopped by for a full breakfast at 8am…read morebecause nowhere local had food yet. Terrace seating with amazing view of water; waitstaff were phenomenal with 5 star service. Full breakfast was 20 euros each but was essentially all you can eat from the menu. Would definitely come back and consider staying at hotel in future.

Very nice hotel in the center of Taormina! The view from the rooms is breathtaking and the a la…read morecarte breakfast is really good. On the negative side the hotel has a very limited number of parking slots. Better to book them well in advance. In alternative there is a quite close private parking but expensive.

Absolutely unforgettable! The view of Mt. Etna is beyond words--hands down the best I've seen…read moreanywhere. The food matched the scenery: fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was attentive without being overbearing. This isn't just a meal, it's an experience you'll remember long after you leave. A must-do and well worth going further into the hills...

Sicily was the last stop on our annual vacation and we decided on Taormina as the base for…read moretraveling during a 7 day period. But which hotel? After lots of research, we chose Villa Ducale. Pros: - Views are magnificent from the restaurant and patios of the individual rooms. You get a 180 degree panorama with Taormina and the Mediterranean down the hills to the east and Mt Etna to the west. - Great people on the reception desk. Very helpful with information, reservations and arrangements for luggage and keeping our car safe in their parking lots. - Very good food...especially at the included buffet breakfast which had lots of fresh ingredients...and the servers were quite personable - Bathroom was nice with excellent water pressure - Shuttle service to and from Taormina in the hotel van was an added convenience - A paved trail starting 3-4 blocks from Villa Ducale allows people to walk down to the shopping district (20-30 minutes) and climb back up (we didn't try). Vistas are amazing. - The mountain top town of Castelmora is a 5-7 minute drive up the road from Villa Ducale and offered charming shops and restaurants with "top of the world" views Cons: - We had a Junior Suite where the only difference from a "regular room" was some extra space for a large bench - Try as we might, there was no access to English language TV stations with current news. That was especially tough since the Middle East was thrown into turmoil on day #1 of our 7 day stay. - Housekeeping didn't seem to change the sheets more than every 3 days, but they cleaned the room each day - Toilet paper seemed to be single ply or verrrrry thin 2 ply Despite those few qualms, we're glad we chose Villa Ducale and recommend it to other travelers.

Modern hotel with friendly staff. The beds, towels and toiletries were ok. There was good closet…read morespace. The room cleaner managed to get conditioner into the shower gel. There were design issues: not enough electrical outlets- almost none without unplugging a lamp. The electric kettle had a cord so short that it was hard to use. The bathroom had glass walls that were translucent from knees to head- not appealing and leaks light into the bed area, which can disturb a sleeper. The breakfast buffet was good.

Don't stay here if you don't have to. For 700 euros a night, it's a rip off. The rooms are as big…read moreas a closet, the beds are uncomfortable, and the cleaning staff is lazy and disappointing. Our maid service would forget to clean our room, not change dirty towels to clean ones, wouldn't clean the floors, or wouldn't change our cups/spoons for days unless harassed to do so. To prove a point, we left our dirty towels OUTSIDE the room in the hallway and the maid brought them BACK in the room from off the floor. Ridiculous! Furthermore, the staff was confused except for 2 employees. We had major issues at check-in where one employee said one thing and the next contradicted what the former said. Very unorganized, dirty hotel for a high price. Wouldn't stay again.

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

The view of Mt Etna is stunning! There were no AC/fans yet in April. Depending on side of hotel,…read moregreat breeze through windows or doors. Can keep them open all day. No counter space in the bathroom. Tight/small shower. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion and other small amenities like shower cap, nail file, etc. Bed is comfortable. Mini fridge is packed with many beverage options to buy. Close to all shopping. Pool is very far and down many steps. Poor reception/wifi gave us no tv access. Others reported that when they have access, no channels with English. Overall, I would stay here, again.

BLUF: basic accommodations and awesome grounds, but run down and poor AC…read more This is one of the oldest establishments in the area, but it is definitely located in a good part of town in terms of restaurants and touring. The rooms are ia bit run down with wallpaper beginning to peel and overall in a general state of disrepair like you'd expect to find in a very old house. It's not like it is dangerous or anything or that it interferes with your visit, it just may surprise you as it did me. One very important thing to know is that if you plan to drive here yourself make sure the hotel tells you where you can park. Parking in this area is at a great premium and very very hard to find. Also make sure you know exactly where to go to drop you off, because if you missed the turn into the hotel you will have to take a very long drive around to try and get back to it again. The service there was great and the people were friendly. The grounds are amazing especially the swimming pool which juts out from the land so that you have a tremendous view. Be warned however that it is a very long walk from the hotel to the swimming pool. The included breakfast is varied and delicious. Maroon air conditioner was not cooling very much at all when we were there. We left the room for several hours and came back to find its steaming hot inside even though the air conditioning was on the entire time. When I asked the front desk for help they did send someone quickly but that person insists to everything was working fine. He did bring me one of those old fashioned oscillating fans to put in the room which helped a lot, but we were also lucky that at our time of year the nights are cool but not too cold and we basically have our balcony windows open all night to make the room more bearable. I think we would go back because I'd like to think that the air conditioning issue was a one-time event, and other than that we had a pleasant stay

Halls look like a hospital, Rooms nice size but walls need painting, floors need cleaning, towels…read moreold, bathroom counters completely worn and shower doors have mold. Breakfast good but you have to wait for champagne to be replenished Even after asking staff, we waited 15 minutes. Service charge for ice, wine glasses to room. Would not return.

This hotel is now Eurostars Monte Tauro. The hotel is outdated, but gorgeous!!! I knew it was…read moreoutdated when I read reviews but the views change everything. Pros: breakfast, views, tubs, balconies, pool, bathrooms on every level, bar and restaurant (just a bar in the winter with very limited menu), very pleasant staff, towel warmer The junior suite had a nice seating area, double wide balcony with table and layout chair, Some may consider these cons, but I did not: the walk out of the hotel, I will attach a video, is not for the weak, it is steep and a hike up and down! There is a van to take your luggage up and down, just ask! Outdated, but I love the 80/90's look. Your neighbors have a view into your balcony and possibly your room