Hotel Ariston

Description

Location

The elegant and refined city hotel is located at the bottom of the ancient Greek theatre of Taormina, amid a century-old park with lush Mediterranean vegetation. It is just 400 m from the historical centre and offers stunning views over the eastern Ionic Sicilian coast. It is an ideal starting point for selected guests seeking privacy and for those who would like to attend cultural events or live the Taorminian Movida. Conveniently located, the hotel is within walking distance of the Taormina city centre, pubs, discos, the tourist centre and public transport links. The train station is about 4 km away and the beach about 3 km. Guests may reach Mount Etna and Catania in an hour's drive. The Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is around 65 km from the hotel and the Palermo International Airport around 290 km.

Facilities

The hotel has a lift and features 27 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Services such as a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, 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. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a DVD player and WiFi. Slippers are included. The bathrooms have a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, a spa and a solarium. A kids' club and live music are also options for entertainment. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café, a bar and a pub. Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet, lunch and a comprehensive dinner buffet offer plenty of delicious variety. Diet meals, gluten-free 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 and MasterCard.

Features

Air Conditioning Balcony / Terrace Bar Bath Broadband Internet Buffet Restaurant Business Services Coffee / Tea Making Facilities Conference Room Cots (on Request) Disabled Facilities Elevator/Lifts Garden Area Hair Dryer Hot Tub / Jacuzzi Indoor Pool Internet ($) Lounge Minibar / Fridge Multilingual Staff Non-Smoking Rooms On Shuttle Route Outdoor Pool Parking Parking ($) Pets Allowed (on Request) Phone Pool Bar Porterage Restaurant Safe Satellite or Cable TV Self Service Laundry Facilities Shower Solarium Sun Terrace Swimming Pool TV Lounge with TV Terrace Trouser Press WhirlpoolView more

Description

Located in Taormina, Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina is in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Parco Duca di Cesaro and Villa Comunale Garden. This 4-star hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Taormina Cable Car and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Greek Theatre. Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. Make yourself at home in one of the 146 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.Parco Duca di Cesaro - 0.3 km/0.2 mi- Villa Comunale Garden - 0.4 km/0.3 mi- Taormina Cable Car - 0.6 km/0.4 mi- Naumachie - 0.7 km/0.4 mi- Greek Theatre - 0.7 km/0.4 mi- Corso Umberto - 0.8 km/0.5 mi- San Pancrazio Church - 0.8 km/0.5 mi- Palazzo Corvaja - 0.8 km/0.5 mi- Museum of Art and Popular Traditions - 0.8 km/0.5 mi- Palazzo dei Congressi - 0.8 km/0.5 mi- Chiesa Santa Caterina - 0.8 km/0.5 mi- Taormina Roman Odeon - 0.8 km/0.5 mi- Porta Messina - 0.9 km/0.6 mi- Church of San Giuseppe - 0.9 km/0.6 mi- Piazza IX April - 0.9 km/0.6 mi. The nearest airports are: Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 67.2 km/41.

Features

Air conditioning in public areas 24-hour reception Hotel safe Currency exchange facilities Cloakroom Lift access Newspaper stand Wired Internet Laundry service Sun terrace Wi-fi Car park Garage Wheelchair-accessible Check-out hour Check-in hour Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Garden Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) hotel American Express Bathroom Internet access Minibar Bar Tea and coffee making facilities Centrally regulated air conditioning Conference room Year of construction Shower Restaurant Non-smoking area BalconyView more

Rooms features

Hairdryer Direct dial telephone Internet access Bathroom Extra beds on demand Bathtub TV Minibar Balcony Tea and coffee making facilities Wi-fi Cot on demand Shower Room size (sqm) NO Smoking rooms NO Wheelchair-accessible NO Disability-friendly bathroom

Description

Situated a few hundred metres from the very centre of town at the very foot of the ancient Greek theatre of Taormina, in a large rocky Garden full of tropical flowers and palm trees. There are stunning views of the sea and the surrounding mountain areas.All the rooms are medium in size and in very good condition as are all the bathrooms. All the rooms are modern and decorated in light colours and tiled flooring. All are fully equipped with all the modern facilities one would expect.Situated on a mezzanine floor with a mix of white-washed walls and original stone walls typical of Taormina. Views of the sea can be seen. The cuisine is mainly local but an international menu is also provided.A white stone structure built on the side of the cliff of Taormina.The lobby is medium in size and decorated in a modern style incorporating a couple of small seating areas.An excellent standard hotel which is split into two parts with 20% of rooms being in a dependence. This is a highly recommended hotel also boasting a large swimming pool. 07/08 DC

Features

Safe Box Elevator Bar/Snack/Café Wi-Fi SWIMMING POOL

Rooms features

SEA VIEWS TV Telephone Wi-Fi