Incredible pool area - it’s a big reason why we booked. The view is unmatched. Overall the hotel is well-maintained with what appeared to be mostly original furniture annd fixtures including the original turquoise tile bathroom from the 60s/70s (I would guess). The location is perfect: a short walk to the main street with most of the historical sites, restaurants and shopping, and yet perfectly quiet. The view at breakfast is also incredible. Breakfast itself was adequate and included scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, fruit juice, etc. Overall it was charming and unique.

The rooms are a little dated but they have everything you need; are very clean and the staff are friendly and very helpful. The hotel is minutes from the centre - down a steep hill but it is very short and there are steps. The pool is lovely and the view is stunning.

The rooms are a little dated but they have everything you need; are very clean and the staff are friendly and very helpful. The hotel is minutes from the centre - down a steep hill but it is very short and there are steps. The pool is lovely and the view is stunning.

We had a wonderful stay, but the room was EXTREMELY outdated. Very old style furniture and a shower that felt centuries old and that basically dripped water instead of having a good flow. The swimming pool is wonderfully peaceful but again, could do with some ambient music or more frequent service poolside. Hotel staff were great, always helpful and friendly. Breakfast was fantastic although there's no toaster for bread. We had a balcony with sea view with our room and it was wonderful - but it isn't very private as it connects to all other balconies on the same side with out a few plants dividing. Luckily it was always quiet and we were pretty much always the only ones out there. The room had air con which is great and a fully stocked fridge. Car parking was easy but definitely quite pricey considering its kept on site.

We had a wonderful stay, but the room was EXTREMELY outdated. Very old style furniture and a shower that felt centuries old and that basically dripped water instead of having a good flow. The swimming pool is wonderfully peaceful but again, could do with some ambient music or more frequent service poolside. Hotel staff were great, always helpful and friendly. Breakfast was fantastic although there's no toaster for bread. We had a balcony with sea view with our room and it was wonderful - but it isn't very private as it connects to all other balconies on the same side with out a few plants dividing. Luckily it was always quiet and we were pretty much always the only ones out there. The room had air con which is great and a fully stocked fridge. Car parking was easy but definitely quite pricey considering its kept on site.

Extremely friendly and professional staff. Very clean hotel.

Extremely friendly and professional staff. Very clean hotel.

As others have said, the views are sensational, probably the best in Taormina, pool area is beautiful too. Location is great and the stairs are good for keeping fit but not a great location if you have mobility problems. We are used to older dated traditional Italian hotels and prefer them to more modern properties but this one is definitely going to need some updating asap..namely bathrooms and plumbing! Often unpleasant odours from the drains and water problems were noticed. It’s a place ripe for some renovations but there is definitely charm as is. Most of the staff are friendly but others need to smile more. Breakfast is great and the location of the breakfast tables are again probably the best in Taormina.

As others have said, the views are sensational, probably the best in Taormina, pool area is beautiful too. Location is great and the stairs are good for keeping fit but not a great location if you have mobility problems. We are used to older dated traditional Italian hotels and prefer them to more modern properties but this one is definitely going to need some updating asap..namely bathrooms and plumbing! Often unpleasant odours from the drains and water problems were noticed. It’s a place ripe for some renovations but there is definitely charm as is. Most of the staff are friendly but others need to smile more. Breakfast is great and the location of the breakfast tables are again probably the best in Taormina.

Super peaceful with incredible views.

Super peaceful with incredible views.

Wonderful place, loved the pool and the hospitality

Wonderful place, loved the pool and the hospitality

The property needs a little upgrade as my room was equipped with all older furniture and mattress was very uncomfortable! The bathroom required a major facelift.

The property needs a little upgrade as my room was equipped with all older furniture and mattress was very uncomfortable! The bathroom required a major facelift.

Although the hotel offers breathtaking views, I spent 455$ per night for this hotel and the AC barely worked and we didn’t have hot water. We had to shower in cold water. We were there 3 nights. Out of the 3 nights, we had lukewarm water at best 1 night and the other 2 nights cold water. Rooms were a run down. Over all I would not say this hotel is a 4 star hotel and if I base myself only on the hot water and AC situation I would give it 1 star

Although the hotel offers breathtaking views, I spent 455$ per night for this hotel and the AC barely worked and we didn’t have hot water. We had to shower in cold water. We were there 3 nights. Out of the 3 nights, we had lukewarm water at best 1 night and the other 2 nights cold water. Rooms were a run down. Over all I would not say this hotel is a 4 star hotel and if I base myself only on the hot water and AC situation I would give it 1 star

All the staff are welcoming and friendly. Hotel is in great location

All the staff are welcoming and friendly. Hotel is in great location

Found staff to be very accommodating, good access to town,great pool which is great after a day of sightseeing. Overall great

Found staff to be very accommodating, good access to town,great pool which is great after a day of sightseeing. Overall great

We chose this hotel because of its location. The views of Mount Etna were amazing. The pool area is beautiful, very well kept.

We chose this hotel because of its location. The views of Mount Etna were amazing. The pool area is beautiful, very well kept.

Some of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Some others at front desk sometimes not helpful and sometimes rude. Bathrooms need updating and small and cramped and showers often not working Room cleaning nice. Halls with worn carpets Would not return. Breakfast good. Most of Staff very helpful.

Some of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Some others at front desk sometimes not helpful and sometimes rude. Bathrooms need updating and small and cramped and showers often not working Room cleaning nice. Halls with worn carpets Would not return. Breakfast good. Most of Staff very helpful.

Very clean, lovely staff! A little old fashioned and dated in terms of decor, but lovely pool and fabulous views!

Very clean, lovely staff! A little old fashioned and dated in terms of decor, but lovely pool and fabulous views!

major plus of this hotel was the stunning view from the rooms, pool and terrace restaurant. Initial thoughts however was the hotel was dated and staff a little grumpy BUT loved that this hotel was above all the hustle and bustle and quickly got used to the flights of steps up and down. Staffed after first encounter were lovely. The beds are uncomfortable and as mentioned everything a little dated - but that makes it eco-friendly :) Other negative is that although there is a bar its not a great location and no one congregated there

major plus of this hotel was the stunning view from the rooms, pool and terrace restaurant. Initial thoughts however was the hotel was dated and staff a little grumpy BUT loved that this hotel was above all the hustle and bustle and quickly got used to the flights of steps up and down. Staffed after first encounter were lovely. The beds are uncomfortable and as mentioned everything a little dated - but that makes it eco-friendly :) Other negative is that although there is a bar its not a great location and no one congregated there

Very pleasent stay, great location , Short walking distance to all the sites, bus station to Castelmola in front of the hotel , shuttle to the beach, nice breakfast, very friendly and helpfull staff, amazing views of Etna. A really italian atmosphere.

Very pleasent stay, great location , Short walking distance to all the sites, bus station to Castelmola in front of the hotel , shuttle to the beach, nice breakfast, very friendly and helpfull staff, amazing views of Etna. A really italian atmosphere.