San Domenico Palace Hotel
A spectacular luxury resort housed in a 15th century convent, the San Domenico features stunning views of Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. The hotel has four restaurants and meeting rooms suitable for any occasion. Two main buildings house the Garden Wing, which was the original convent and the other, added in 1896, is home to the Grand Hotel Wing. There are still several original frescoes, antique furnishings and ancient walls dating to the days the building was made. Guests have a full fitness center, spa and swimming pool at their disposal and there are 108 guestrooms. Pets are not allowed and all children under 3 years of age stay for free. With a room, visitors get 24-hour front desk service, a garden, terrace, safety deposit box and air conditioning. Swimming, fishing, horseback riding and diving tours can be arranged.
San Domenico Palace Hotel
Piazza San Domenico, 5
98039 Taormina
Tel: +39 011 51 51 911
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Hotel El Jebel
Home to nine luxurious suites only a few steps from the 13th century Duomo, El Jebel is a place for truly personalized and attentive service. The suites are all spacious and have Internet access, satellite television and DVD players. Each room has a private lounge and provides a view of the water and the city of Taormina. Guests have access to personal shoppers, assistants and babysitters, as well as laptops and personal tours. Any kind of day trip or outing, from fishing, bicycling and scuba diving, can be arranged. For a small cost, a shuttle can take guests to a private beach. The hotel sits close to central Corso Umberto, near shops and historical sites, as well as bars and restaurants. For breakfast, guests can choose American, English or Italian cuisine.
Hotel El Jebel
Salita Ciampoli 9
98039 Taormina
Tel: +39 094 26 25 494
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Panoramic Hotel
A new four-star location just 65 feet from the Isola Bella Bay wildlife reserve, the Panoramic Hotel was completed in 2009. The rooms are comfortable, clean and luxurious with private balconies that overlook the water. Just a five-minute cable car ride from Taormina's city center, it is also convenient for sightseeing and enjoying the year-round festivals and activities that Taormina is known for. Rooms are offered as double, triple or family and each features large windows, private balconies, hand-crafted furnishings and LCD televisions with satellite. A fitness center, outdoor swimming pool and a variety of spa treatments are also available. The hotel staff is available to arrange trips to Mount Etna, Syracuse or the Aeolian Islands. Guests can take a set of steps down to the white sand beaches of Isola Bella for a swim or snorkeling in the clear water.
Panoramic Hotel
Via Nazionale 196/B
98039 Taormina
Tel: +39 094 26 20 674
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