5 Star Super Luxury Hotel
Exclusive member since: 2020
Location: Taormina in Italy
Don Francesco La Floresta's decision to convert his house into a hotel in 1873 made perfect sense. Ever since a Prussian artist returned to the mainland with watercolors depicting views from his guesthouse, he had received visitor after visitor. People from all over Europe wanted to see the panoramas for themselves. More than a hundred years later, the breathtaking views and unique charm of the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo continue to enchant. Climb the steep cliffs on which Belmond Grand Timeo sits and you'll soon get a sense of enchantment. You may be in the heart of Taormina, but you'll feel like you've stumbled upon your own hideaway.
The magic grows when you look at our beautiful entrance, wrapped in bougainvillea. Through our doors, everything inspires, from our warm doorman (part-time aria singer) to our mixologist's hors d'oeuvres. Sunbathe by our pool or stroll through acres of lush garden adorned with tropical palms and wildflowers. There's even an orchard, Timeo restaurant uses only the freshest local ingredients for its Sicilian dishes, whether it's Mozia salt or Bronte pistachios. Are you a lover of fine dining? Take a seat at Otto Geleng restaurant, one of Sicily's most exclusive Michelin-starred restaurants, and ignite your palate with exquisite Mediterranean dishes prepared by chef Roberto Toro, served in a unique setting reminiscent of an ancient Sicilian villa.
There's no better place to watch the spectacular sunset than our Literary Terrace. You have to see the sights to believe them: Truman Capote enjoyed them so much he stayed for two years; D. H. Lawrence wrote Lady Chatterley's Lover here. Writer's block? This is where you'll want to sit and make your postcards at home. Every time you contemplate medieval Taormina, it's like seeing the world anew. With clusters of terracotta roofs giving way to a brilliant blue sea and spectacular Mount Etna looming on the horizon, the views here are a transcendent experience. You'll find it hard to look away. You can find more of this small island's treasures at our Wellness Center. Our exclusive Sicilian Sensations treatment includes a lava ash exfoliation, pumice foot bath and handmade soap made with local extra virgin olive oil. If one of the most magnificent sights in the world hasn't sent you into total bliss yet, it surely will.
The exclusive VILU Benefits exclusive services that only our guests will have when staying at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo are:
- One lunch for two at the pool restaurant, once during the stay (excluding beverages).
- Welcome flowers and fruit.
- Upgrade subject to availability.
- Broadband Wifi access.
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