This hotel is up on a mountainside! Expedia told me it was 0.12 miles from Letojanni train station, which is why I chose it. IT IS NOT. However, they have a private tram that takes you up to the hotel from down by the train station/highway. It would have been helpful to know about this beforehand as it's very critical info. That said, the hotel has beautiful terraces everywhere and gorgeous views of the Sicilian coastline and the surrounding mountains. The pool and the terrace bar were both quite stunning. On the other hand, this hotel is set up to try to keep you spending money at the hotel. Why would anyone come to Sicily and eat dinner at the $18 hotel buffet when there are myriad local restaurants just down the mountain? Why did I have to pay a $10 "club fee" to use the pool, and then pay another $10 to rent a pool towel? Why does the hotel guide say there's a happy hour in the terrace bar from 5-8 p.m. but then when I got there none of the bartenders had ever heard of that? Unlike most of the other hotels I stayed at in Italy, which were small and family-run, this one was huge and corporate, and accordingly it often felt impersonal and kind of greedy.

This hotel is up on a mountainside! Expedia told me it was 0.12 miles from Letojanni train station, which is why I chose it. IT IS NOT. However, they have a private tram that takes you up to the hotel from down by the train station/highway. It would have been helpful to know about this beforehand as it's very critical info. That said, the hotel has beautiful terraces everywhere and gorgeous views of the Sicilian coastline and the surrounding mountains. The pool and the terrace bar were both quite stunning. On the other hand, this hotel is set up to try to keep you spending money at the hotel. Why would anyone come to Sicily and eat dinner at the $18 hotel buffet when there are myriad local restaurants just down the mountain? Why did I have to pay a $10 "club fee" to use the pool, and then pay another $10 to rent a pool towel? Why does the hotel guide say there's a happy hour in the terrace bar from 5-8 p.m. but then when I got there none of the bartenders had ever heard of that? Unlike most of the other hotels I stayed at in Italy, which were small and family-run, this one was huge and corporate, and accordingly it often felt impersonal and kind of greedy.

Resort is easily accessible and has many facilities however everything except 1 resturant and the wellness center was shut during our stay which the listing does not warn about

Resort is easily accessible and has many facilities however everything except 1 resturant and the wellness center was shut during our stay which the listing does not warn about

The photos really sold this place to us. However, our stay wasn't quite like that. We booked this place hoping to relax at the pool and spa but of course, this is the only hotel we stayed at that still has its amenities closed because of "covid". Anyway, without getting too political. We were disappointed that nothing was opened. Parking here is also really rough. The hotel is built on a huge hill and with sand literally everywhere, we did slide a bit. There isn't really a designated parking spot so everyone just kind of parks to the side of the building...again on the very steep hill. The breakfast was great. That's about the best thing we experienced. Oh and there is a lift. Breakfast was warm and there were lots of options which was nice. We packed some snacks for the road as well. To get to breakfast we had to take a mountain tram (forgive me I forgot the real name) but we noticed it sometimes didn't work or would get STUCK when PEOPLE WERE IN IT. Which is a bit sketch but oh well so we took the 10 million stair up to breakfast. Guess it was a good workout just glad it wasn't raining. Lastly, the room was alright. Felt a bit like a motel room. I'm sure it looks nicer when it isn't fall and gloomy through all the windows but the beds were eh and the sheets were bleh. We stayed in about 10 bnb/hotels during our trip and this didn't make the top of the list, unfortunately. We were glad we were only here for a night. You also really need a car here.

The photos really sold this place to us. However, our stay wasn't quite like that. We booked this place hoping to relax at the pool and spa but of course, this is the only hotel we stayed at that still has its amenities closed because of "covid". Anyway, without getting too political. We were disappointed that nothing was opened. Parking here is also really rough. The hotel is built on a huge hill and with sand literally everywhere, we did slide a bit. There isn't really a designated parking spot so everyone just kind of parks to the side of the building...again on the very steep hill. The breakfast was great. That's about the best thing we experienced. Oh and there is a lift. Breakfast was warm and there were lots of options which was nice. We packed some snacks for the road as well. To get to breakfast we had to take a mountain tram (forgive me I forgot the real name) but we noticed it sometimes didn't work or would get STUCK when PEOPLE WERE IN IT. Which is a bit sketch but oh well so we took the 10 million stair up to breakfast. Guess it was a good workout just glad it wasn't raining. Lastly, the room was alright. Felt a bit like a motel room. I'm sure it looks nicer when it isn't fall and gloomy through all the windows but the beds were eh and the sheets were bleh. We stayed in about 10 bnb/hotels during our trip and this didn't make the top of the list, unfortunately. We were glad we were only here for a night. You also really need a car here.

Our stay was wonderful great service great location great food. We were very happy with our stay and the service we were given. The beach is not far from hotel and easy to find which is another plus. Bar and swimming pool could not have been better.

Our stay was wonderful great service great location great food. We were very happy with our stay and the service we were given. The beach is not far from hotel and easy to find which is another plus. Bar and swimming pool could not have been better.

Not a 4* hotel. Nice views, but everything is rundown and cheap.

Not a 4* hotel. Nice views, but everything is rundown and cheap.

Very good value for money. Winter time so outdoor pools etc could not be used. But hotel also has a spa with inside pool and a well equipped gym for those into that. We (4 people) got a big room with a king size bed plus two separate sofa beds. Plenty of space. And a large balcony with fantastic view! Breakfast included in price was ok, standard breakfast buffe but hot food (bacon, scrambled egg, sausage etc) not too exciting.

Very good value for money. Winter time so outdoor pools etc could not be used. But hotel also has a spa with inside pool and a well equipped gym for those into that. We (4 people) got a big room with a king size bed plus two separate sofa beds. Plenty of space. And a large balcony with fantastic view! Breakfast included in price was ok, standard breakfast buffe but hot food (bacon, scrambled egg, sausage etc) not too exciting.

Perfect

Perfect

The hotel included a buffet dinner for free, very nice. The hotel is partly renovated and we stayed in the old part... the interior is old.

The hotel included a buffet dinner for free, very nice. The hotel is partly renovated and we stayed in the old part... the interior is old.

The location is amazing. The view of sea is breathtaking.

The location is amazing. The view of sea is breathtaking.

free parking! forget it. it is only free on the road. if you hired a car and you want to keep it inside the Gage,so pay 5 euro each night

free parking! forget it. it is only free on the road. if you hired a car and you want to keep it inside the Gage,so pay 5 euro each night

The room was clean and the sheets changed everyday. But were i give a bad point is in the pool the tiles are

The room was clean and the sheets changed everyday. But were i give a bad point is in the pool the tiles are

SICURAMENTE ORGANIZZAZIONE E PULIZIA CIBO DI BUONA QUALITA' BEVANDE UN PO CARE SE NON SI FA TUTTO INCLUSO

SICURAMENTE ORGANIZZAZIONE E PULIZIA CIBO DI BUONA QUALITA' BEVANDE UN PO CARE SE NON SI FA TUTTO INCLUSO

Fabulous place! We return a lot - the setting and the view is breathtaking! Staff are vrry friendly and the cleanliness is rxcellent! Very good hotel

Fabulous place! We return a lot - the setting and the view is breathtaking! Staff are vrry friendly and the cleanliness is rxcellent! Very good hotel

Absolutely stunning view from the room to Taormina bay. Superb location and panoramic position. Enormous terrace. Lovely sea-view pool area and a lot of entertainment all day long. All of the staff were friendly, professional and quick to accomodate. Beautiful private beach. However, the breakfast was fairly average. It could be better. Indoor pool and spa facilities subject to additional charge. Limited parking lots.

Absolutely stunning view from the room to Taormina bay. Superb location and panoramic position. Enormous terrace. Lovely sea-view pool area and a lot of entertainment all day long. All of the staff were friendly, professional and quick to accomodate. Beautiful private beach. However, the breakfast was fairly average. It could be better. Indoor pool and spa facilities subject to additional charge. Limited parking lots.

Have stayed at this hotel once before, 2004 and it’s sister hotel the Antares back in 2002. Can safely say the decor has stayed the same in in the Olimpo le Terrazze, It is dated but it is clean & staff were lovely. Breakfast was ok too, but it did get really busy at times & struggled to keep up with demand for food, cups & clean tables. But it’s the views and the panoramic lift that really makes this hotel, can’t get anywhere in a hurry. It is built into a hillside, so be prepared for lots & lots of steps & lifts. Really enjoyed the pools & the addition of jacuzzi tubs & other sunbathing terraces was a bonus. Didn’t stay for dinner in the restaurant but found the restaurants in Letojanni & Taormina to be great & not too expensive.The Antares has had a makeover so maybe the olimpo will too!

Have stayed at this hotel once before, 2004 and it’s sister hotel the Antares back in 2002. Can safely say the decor has stayed the same in in the Olimpo le Terrazze, It is dated but it is clean & staff were lovely. Breakfast was ok too, but it did get really busy at times & struggled to keep up with demand for food, cups & clean tables. But it’s the views and the panoramic lift that really makes this hotel, can’t get anywhere in a hurry. It is built into a hillside, so be prepared for lots & lots of steps & lifts. Really enjoyed the pools & the addition of jacuzzi tubs & other sunbathing terraces was a bonus. Didn’t stay for dinner in the restaurant but found the restaurants in Letojanni & Taormina to be great & not too expensive.The Antares has had a makeover so maybe the olimpo will too!

Nice hotel in amazing area, perfect for relaxing trip

Overall it was very good. Didn't like the crowds in the dining room on occasion.