Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina

Grand Hotel Timeo

Mountains, cascading hills, and blooming parks create a visual extravaganza as stunning as the Grand Hotel Timeo itself. Perched on a Taormina hillside on the eastern side of Sicily, this Orient-Express hotel specializes in glamour and has been rewarded by a constant stream of international celebrities that includes Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren.

With the Greek Theatre in front, Mt. Etna soaring in the distance, and a 25,000-square-metre park surrounding it, the Grand Hotel Timeo offers distinct views that never let visitors forget they’re on the beautiful, storied island of Sicily. Within the property guests will find delightful amenities such as a refreshing swimming pool, gourmet restaurant, sophisticated bar, and the “Literary Terrace” known for hosting a veritable who’s who of memorable guests.

Take your pick from 72 rooms and suites in the main hotel or in the adjoining Villa Flora, which recreates for guests the feel of an inviting country house. The rooms’ impeccable décors capture a blissful serenity, while the suites are studies in Baroque luxury. Suites feature separate living and sleeping areas, elegant marble bathrooms with double vanities and separate bathtubs and showers, and hypnotic views over the Bay of Taormina.

Il Dito e La Luna Restaurant takes full advantage of the timeless landscape, creating an intimate ambience for diners. The Sicilian and Mediterranean menu boasts such delicacies as local cheeses and wines, capers from Salina, and red garlic from Nubia. For a more relaxed meal in the summer, head to the pool restaurant situated in a pergola for brick-oven pizzas and light snacks. La Zagara is modeled after a refined 1800s American bar and is perfect for indulging in an innovative cocktail or two.

The Timeo Wellness Centre is dedicated to full-body rejuvenation. Tucked away in a separate building, it allows guests to pamper themselves with a full menu of massages—including outdoor options—and aromatherapy treatments.

Beach lovers will enjoy the shuttle service that connects guests of the Grand Hotel Timeo to its sister property, the Villa Sant’Andrea, and its private beach. Laze around on sun loungers, sip cocktails and smoothies, or dive into the clear blue waters of the Bay of Mazzaro for a swim or snorkel among the remarkable marine life.

From corporate retreats to large-scale weddings, the Grand Hotel Timeo can create the event of your dreams. The stunning setting is already one step toward a perfectly executed function, and adding to the incredible location are experienced planners who can turn a wisp of an idea into a fully realized event. Smaller parties will enjoy the graceful Kaiser Suite and its spacious terrace, while the privacy of the freestanding Conference Centre is ideal for professional gatherings.

Via Teatro Greco 59, 98039 Taormina (ME), Italy

Tel: +39 09 422 3801
Fax: +39 09 4262 8501