Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Hotel · Taormina ·
Michelin-starred dining, lush gardens, and panoramic views of Etna
Michelin-starred dining, lush gardens, and panoramic views of Etna
"A Two Key hotel in Taormina with a Michelin Star restaurant named Otto Geleng." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Perched in Taormina with Mount Etna as a dramatic backdrop, this Sicilian grande dame feels like a Slim Aarons reverie: pool views that flatter from every angle, a pianist and negronis coaxing couples to dance on the balcony, and opulent marble bathrooms and silky, wallpapered rooms that spill onto sun-drenched terraces. Elaborate breakfasts—granita brioche, tea regalia, sugar-dusted pastries—sweeten the morning, while evenings at Otto Geleng’s restaurant play out like foodie theatre, flickering oil lamps animating plates of seafood worthy of a painter’s eye. The hotel’s preened, tiered gardens and elegant poolside scene provide a restful counterpoint to Taormina’s Amalfi-style bustle just beyond its doorstep." - Rosalyn Wikeley
"Grand Hotel Timeo offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean Sea. The property features a spa with organic products, a 16-seat restaurant, and bespoke experiences planned by the top-notch staff." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"An enduring belle époque grande dame with private gardens and terraced bars overlooking the Ionian Sea and Taormina’s ancient Greek amphitheater, this 150‑year‑old property blends historic glamour with modern hospitality touches. The 70 sumptuously appointed rooms sit among gilt mirrors and high ceilings, while amenities include a Louis Vuitton café, a Dior outdoor wellness area, and the Michelin‑starred Otto Geleng kitchen, where dishes such as octopus with escarole and wild fennel and red mullet with foie gras are highlights; guests also have beach access via a complimentary shuttle to a sister property." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
"The first hotel in Taormina, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo still dazzles guests with views and history that have been here for more than a century. The hotel overlooks the terra-cotta rooftops of the medieval village and, beyond that, the coast toward Mount Etna. In the foreground, there are manicured gardens, unapologetically opulent guest rooms, and a wellness center with a focus on natural, organic products with healing local herbs and neroli oil. The Literary Terrace was frequented by the likes of D.H. Lawrence, Truman Capote, and Tennessee Williams, and inside, the 16-seat Otto Geleng restaurant holds a Michelin star." - Nicholas DeRenzo, CNT Editors