Vibe
Tucked behind private gates in Piazzetta Paladini, this intimate nineteenth-century townhouse pairs discreet butler service with quiet botanical garden terraces.
“Grand Tour townhouse”
Personalized butler service, a dedicated concierge, and ten spacious suites in an intimate gated residence.
A restored nineteenth-century English-style villa with suites named after Grand Tour luminaries like Oscar Wilde.
Full access to Fusion SPA plus Metropole’s infinity pool and Mediterranean sea-view terraces.
Just off Corso Umberto in Piazzetta Paladini, a short walk from Taormina Cathedral and the Greek Theatre.
Rooms
Ten suites across two floors honor Grand Tour luminaries, with expansive layouts named after Oscar Wilde and Lady Florence Trevelyan.
Wellness
Guests enjoy full access to sister property Hotel Metropole, where a cliffside infinity pool and Fusion SPA overlook the Mediterranean coastline.
Backstory
Restored from an English-style villa, the residence revives Taormina's nineteenth-century era as a favored winter haven for international artists and travelers.
Eat & drink
Mornings begin with traditional Sicilian granita and fresh pastries on the garden terrace, with panoramic fine dining next door at Metropole.
The neighborhood
Set just off pedestrian Corso Umberto, the villa sits a short stroll from Taormina Cathedral and the Ancient Greek Theatre.
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.