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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel

Taormina · Italy

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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel

Belmond · Belle Epoque grand hotel · Beside the Greek Theatre, hilltop historic centre

Taormina's first hotel, opened in 1873 immediately below the Greek theatre, where Wilde, Lawrence and a century of grand-tourists took the view of Etna and the bay. Antique-furnished rooms open to private terraces, and the literary terrace remains the town's most romantic aperitivo. Belmond's Otto Geleng holds a Michelin star.

Why we recommend it

Living history with the best seat in Taormina for the theatre-and-volcano panorama; linked to its sister beach hotel below.

Signature

Terrace beneath the ancient Greek theatreOtto Geleng's eight-table starred terraceDirect walk to the Teatro Antico

Dining on site

Otto Geleng (1 Michelin star)

Book Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel with us

We reserve Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel through Fora — a Virtuoso member agency — at the same rate you’d pay direct, with VIP perks such as room upgrades, daily breakfast and a property credit layered on at no extra cost. There is no fee to you.

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