Taormina, ItalyHistoric Center
Villa Conrad by Hotel Metropole Taormina
Grand Tour townhouse
Historic Center Taormina, Italy
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
HiltonGrand Tour townhouse
Behind private gates off Corso Umberto, the nineteenth-century townhouse operates as a secluded retreat attended by personal butlers.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated butler service, private valet, and ten suites inside a gated townhouse residence.
Notable
A nineteenth-century English villa with suites honoring Grand Tour travelers like Oscar Wilde.
Notable
Full access to Fusion SPA and cliffside infinity pool at sister property Metropole.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The villa sits in Piazzetta Paladini just off Corso Umberto, a short stroll from the ancient Greek Theatre.
The rooms
Suites named after Grand Tour writers feature parquet floors, contemporary Italian furniture, and spiral staircases leading to mezzanine lofts.
The spa
Exposed brick arches frame the candlelit treatment rooms, and tea lights surround a blue mosaic plunge pool.
At the table
Tables in the stone courtyard are set for breakfast with fresh granita and traditional Sicilian pastries.
How it began
The restored nineteenth-century English villa recalls the era when European writers and aristocrats made Taormina their winter refuge.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.