Property will offer upgrades at time of check-in, subject to availability for Rooms
100 USD food & beverage credit
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary full breakfast for two daily
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina places guests on Sicily’s breathtaking front row. Carved into the hilltop alongside the ancient Greek Theatre, this classical villa became Taormina’s first hotel in 1873. A Grand Tour favourite among young intellectuals, the hotel went on to attract a wealth of artists and aristocrats. Writers from DH Lawrence to Truman Capote and cinematic greats from Greta Garbo to Federico Fellini came to experience the timeless Sicilian glamour. The spellbinding views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea continue to inspire luminaries from around the world today. Timeo’s six acres of gardens are nestled between natural cascading terraces of bougainvillea, orange blossoms and geraniums. Guests can retreat here to cool off in the scenic swimming pool, enjoy an indulgent treatment in Le Jardin des Rêves Dior spa and linger over gourmet picnics on the manicured lawns. Beautiful, sun-filled rooms and suites are furnished in Sicilian Baroque style, including the signature Floresta Suite with its magnificent terrace and jacuzzi boasting hypnotic sea views. The dining scene is exceptional, from the Michelin-starred cuisine at Otto Geleng and the Sicilian specialities served at Ristorante Timeo to the succulent grilled delicacies at Timeo Grill. Every evening should begin or end with a sublime cocktail on the panoramic Literary Terrace. Guests are welcome to take the complimentary shuttle to sister hotel Villa Sant’Andrea to enjoy the exclusive beach club, Lido Villeggiatura, on the Bay of Mazzarò.
Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, is a storied hideaway in the heart of Taormina. Set high on rugged cliffs, next to the magnificent Greek Theatre, its views span majestic Mount Etna and shimmering Naxos Bay. Since the mid-1800s, this tranquil enclave has proved irresistible to celebrated writers and Hollywood icons alike. Its famed Literary Terrace has welcomed Oscar Wilde, DH Lawrence and Truman Capote, as well as dolce vita icons Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
Though close to the action, the hotel is in its own serene world, far from the crowds. Within six acres of lush parkland, bougainvillea and roses bloom. Guests can cool off in a scenic swimming pool, enjoy alfresco massages and linger over gourmet picnics on the manicured lawns. Sun-filled rooms and suites are furnished in true Sicilian style. Many boast hypnotic views of the coast and Mount Etna or medieval rooftops.
Dining is exceptional here. Michelin-starred cuisine and Sicilian specialities are savoured against a backdrop of sea, sky and mountain. To sip a cocktail on the Literary Terrace, beneath the volcano’s ever-present gaze, is an unforgettable experience. Exclusive activities include tours of Taormina by Ape Calessino, Sicilian cooking classes with local mammas, wine tastings on Mount Etna and rare access to noble palaces and artists’ studios in baroque Noto. A courtesy shuttle winds down to sister hotel, Villa Sant’Andrea, on a stunning private beach. Luxurious beach cabanas and candlelit waterside dining await.