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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

Taormina, Italy

Timeless luxury right in the heart of town, The Grand Hotel Timeo is a beautiful hotel to explore and experience all that Sicily has to offer.

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Property Overview

Situated right next to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, this beautiful resort is the perfect place from which to experience Sicily. With impeccable grounds and an unparalleled view of Mt. Etna, this is Taormina’s oldest hotel, and undoubtedly the grandest. Sister hotel Sant’Andrea situated right on the beach is only quick 15 minute ride via ground transfer, and a complimentary shuttle runs every half hour during the summer months. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina has effortless glamour and high voltage drama thanks to the stunning backdrop of Taormina, one of the most visually stunning cities in Italy.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Full breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom
  • Fully flexible Bellini Club hotel or resort credit: 90 USD equivalent per room per stay or 200 USD equivalent per suite per stay
  • Welcome amenity and letter
  • 500 USD equivalent gift voucher when booking a 5,000 USD equivalent or more holiday with Belmond, redeemable on your next Belmond experience
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Agent Tips

  • Take the short walk to Timoleone Café, an adorable garden spot with a great vibe, perfect for a casual lunch paired with a nice Negroni or glass of prosecco. Further down the street, there is also a custom-made sandal store where you can pick your style and they will make it for you on the spot!
  • The Greek Theatre is right across the sidewalk from the hotel; if there is a performance during your stay, you have to go.
  • Make time to spend one day hiking Mt Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. It is stark and eerie and other-worldly but such an incredible experience. It is not an easy climb, but so rewarding and something you will never forget. Not only are there amazing sights to see, both above and below ground, but there are also some fantastic wineries to enjoy as well.
  • Staying here also gives you access to the Villa Sant’Andrea down the hill by the sea (with access to the beach and restaurant). The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle, but be sure to take the cable car and enjoy the view. You can also walk; there are lots of stairs but you walk past houses and a school and locals and it’s a wonderful way to feel a part of the neighborhood.
Rooms + Suites

Charming Sicilian touches and no detail left behind.

Teetering on the Sicilian clifftops, the Taormina accommodation comprises spacious suites and bedrooms split between the main building and the adjacent Villa Timeo. Most sport a hypnotic view over the clustered terracotta rooftops of the medieval town, and beyond to the headlands brushing the Ionian Sea. For something unforgettable, the Presidential Suite features two king size bedrooms and a sprawling terrace, jacuzzi and panoramas of Mount Etna’s noble peak. Carved into the hilltop alongside the ancient Greek amphitheater, Villa Timeo is a classical residence that became Taormina’s first hotel in 1873.​ It is located just a few steps away from Grand Hotel Timeo’s main building for the ultimate privacy. Perfect for enjoying lazy days away from the buzz of Taormina, Villa Timeo is an icon of glamor. And with spectacular views over Sicily, the private pool at Villa Timeo offers a calm, elevated space designed to be used by you and your guests only.

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Wellness

Handmade Sicilian soaps and local natural products.

There is a large outdoor pool in the garden with a poolside bar (in season) with drinks and food service. There is a small gym at Grand Hotel Timeo and also one at their sister property, Villa Sant’Andrea, and guests can use both/either. You’ll want to spend as much time as possible at the pool, well-sized with full service and the same great views.

Grand Hotel Timeo will soon reveal a resplendent new Dior Spa, a sanctuary of serenity with bio-energizing therapies, haute-couture facials, and curated half-day wellness villeggiaturas, each capturing the essence of Dior wellness with a touch of Sicilian art de vivre.

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Restaurants

Exclusive Sicilian dining.

Dine on the terrace with views of Naxos Bay and Mt. Etna at the hotel’s elegant dining room offering traditional Sicilian cuisine and wines, or relax at the very casual poolside restaurant and bar. The menu includes traditional Sicilian dishes, but also creative and lighter fare using local Sicilian products.

Looking for exclusivity? Be one of just 16 guests each evening for a culinary sensation inspired by German painter and Taormina legend, Otto Geleng. Executive Chef Roberto Toro’s Michelin-star menu is a culinary riff on classic Mediterranean fare. Each dish is an enticing play on tradition and innovation. Savor every delectable moment as you admire the views that captivated Otto’s imagination

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Bar

This is the place to be to watch the sun set over the sea

Enjoy panoramic views while sipping on an Etna Spritz or any other delicious cocktail that the hotel offers. During the day, indulge in granitas poolside Bar Timeo comes with some of the most amazing views of the moonrise over Mt Etna ever, anywhere.

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  • Who's it for?
    Belmond is absolutely a family-friendly brand, but we might recommend families with younger children stay at Villa Sant’Andrea as you are right at the beach; while families with older children would love the location at the Timeo for the ability to walk right into town.

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  • Location
    A minute's walk from the Greco-Roman Teatro antico di Taormina, this refined hillside hotel with dramatic views of Mount Etna and the coast is also 3 minutes’ walk from the 14th-century Palazzo Corvaia.

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