Description
Location
Settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro, Taormina towers over two grand sweeping bays below and on the southern side. The top of Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, often capped with snow, offers visitors a breathtaking, dramatic and memorable view over almost 160 km of the Mediterranean Sea. The nearest connection to the public transport network is roughly 50 metres from the hotel. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is about 60 km away.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1830. The hotel has 79 rooms, including 5 junior suites and 3 suites, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. A baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A trouser press is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a TV, a CD player, a DVD player, a games console and WiFi. Slippers are included. The bathrooms have a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Refreshing drinks are served at the poolside snack bar. The hotel offers outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf, fishing and horse riding. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as windsurfing, canoeing and snorkelling. For a fee, guests can also enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, motorboat rides, paddle boating, banana boat rides, sailing and diving. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and yoga. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and anti-ageing treatments. Subject to charge: massage treatments. The hotel offers plenty of activities and entertainment options, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971
Meals
Dining facilities include a restaurant with air conditioning, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Features
Air Conditioning ($)
Airport
Baby Cot
BabySitting
Bar
Bathroom
Bathrooms for Disabled
Bikes
Breakfast Buffet
Broadband Internet
Buffet Restaurant
Bus stop
Business library
Coffee Pot / Teapot
Conference Room
Connecting Rooms
Currency Exchange Service
Day Entertainment
Deposit
Disabled Access
Elevator
Evening Entertainment
Extra Bed
24 Hour Fitness Center
Food for celiacs
Garden
Gym
Heated Pool
Heating System
Laundry Service
Massage
Medical Service
Mini Club
Mini Golf
Mini Bar
Non-Smoking Rooms
On Shuttle Route
Paddle
Parking
Phone
Pool with Salt Water
Restaurant
SPA
Safe
Sauna
Shower
Solarium
Soundproof Rooms
Swimming Pool
TV
TV Corner
Tennis
Terrace
Thematic Dinners
Transfer
Vegetarian Menu
Water Activities
Wi-Fi Broadband in Public Areas
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