Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo has long been known as one of the most exclusive hotels in Italy is picturesquely situated on the rocky hills on the east coast of Sicily. It was the first hotel built in Taormina, it has a perfect location – opposite the Greek theater – and offers sweeping views of the coast and the majestic Mount Etna. It has hosted the elite of Hollywood and Europe, including Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren.

Location: Taormina center, just 5 km. from the sea, 60 km. from the airport of Catania-Fontanarossa.

Accommodation: It offers 70 rooms and suites located in the main building and the nearby Villa Flora. All are elegantly decorated in the original Sicilian style. Some have views of the sea, others the lush hotel gardens captivating scent of cypress and magnolia. The largest presidential suite (90 sq. m.), decorated with refinement, offers the highest level for up to 5 people. It has two bedrooms, two large marble bathrooms and a spacious living room with a huge terrace (about 280 sq. m.) with private Jacuzzi. The apartment provides spectacular views over the bay of Taormina, the Greek theater and Mount Etna. All the hotel rooms have wireless Internet access.

Restaurants and Bars: The restaurant has a terrace with breathtaking views which offer you a unique experience – offers a delicious mix of Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine. The Literary Terrace & Bar serves classic Italian cocktails and fine wines with inspiring views of Mount Etna and the sea. The interior of the bar is a real masterpiece that provides a magical Sicilian climate conservatory from the nineteenth century. Pool Restaurant is open for lunch on seasonal light meals, delicious pizzas, fresh fish, a salad buffet and delicious gelato Italian ice cream.

Facilities include an outdoor pool, a wellness center with massage rooms, a sauna, Turkish bath and a hair salon treatments (from 10:00 to 20:00, sauna and steam room from 10:30 – 19:30). The hotel offers its guests a free shuttle to a private beach in Taormina (Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea) in the mornings along the coast. Free use of the kids club for children in Belmond Hotel Villa Sant’Andrea.