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The elegant and refined city hotel is located at the bottom of the ancient Greek theatre of Taormina, amid a century-old park with lush Mediterranean vegetation. It is just 400 m from the historical centre and offers stunning views over the eastern Ionic Sicilian coast. It is an ideal starting point for selected guests seeking privacy and for those who would like to attend cultural events or live the Taorminian Movida. Conveniently located, the hotel is within walking distance of the Taormina city centre, pubs, discos, the tourist centre and public transport links. The train station is about 4 km away and the beach about 3 km. Guests may reach Mount Etna and Catania in an hour's drive. The Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is around 65 km from the hotel and the Palermo International Airport around 290 km.
The hotel has a lift and features 27 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Services such as a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.
The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, a spa and a solarium. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café, a bar and a pub. Half board is offered as a catering option. A generous breakfast buffet, lunch and a comprehensive dinner buffet offer plenty of delicious variety. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Piazza Luigi Pirandello - Bus Terminal
Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 10:00 AM
Very Good
1908 reviewsUser: david l
Trip type: Couples
Total refurb required ( including some staff)
Taormina ( like Capri, lindos, San Tropez) is a tourist trap . Hundreds throughout day. Pricey. We stayed 1week , 3 days would do.Hotel location not suitable for elderly/ disabled/ children. Tiring walk uphill to centre. Entrance to hotel weird, U pull your lu…
User: winston159
Trip type: Family
Extremely dated hotel
The back entrance to the hotel where everyone arrives is in the bus terminal. It is a steep incline to a lift then another lift which brings you to reception. We arrived at midnight and first impressions were not good. Reception staff quite abrupt and rude. We…
User: terrieturner02
Trip type: Couples
Hotel Ariston, Taormina – Disappointing Stay !!
We stayed here as a couple in May and were really let down, especially for a hotel claiming to be 4‑star. The room cleaning was poor throughout our stay — we had to ask for our bedding to be changed on day 8, and even basic things like toilet rolls weren’t res…
User: manaroundtown666
Trip type: Couples
Bad overall stay
We stayed expecting a comfortable, well‑run hotel, but unfortunately our experience fell far short of that.The biggest issue was the air‑conditioning, which didn’t work at any point during our stay. We reported it immediately, followed up again, and even email…
User: akane622928
Great all round hotel
A great hotel which is an easy 10min walk to the centre of Taormina. The staff are friendly and the rooms are comfortable and clean
