Description:
Location. The Taordomus Hotel is located in Taormina, Sicily, at the heart of the old town. The hotel overlooks a historic narrow street with window boxes and wooden shutters, and backs onto the historic Jewish Quarter. The town's railway station is eight kilometres away. Hotel Features. A former family mansion, the Taordomus Hotel has been converted with a great deal of attention to detail. A concierge desk offers advice and help with organising tours, car and scooter hire and local sightseeing excursions. The Taordomus Hotel offers a complimentary breakfast including Sicilian meats, home-made cakes and ground coffee. Guestrooms. The nine air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated with minute attention to detail. Headboards are hand-carved with motifs including flowers, grapes and vines. Other furniture is also tailor-made and hand-finished. All rooms have complimentary designer toiletries, satellite television, minibars and safes. Expert Tip. Taormina has several popular beaches nearby, accessible by an aerial tramway.
Overview:
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Location Description:
TAORMINA
Rooms:
Standard twin/double room-One double or two twin beds. Individually designed Liberty-style decor with handmade furnishings made using traditional artisan techniques, including uniquely crafted headboards and antique shutters. Direct-dial telephone, safe, minibar. Satellite television with premium channels, remote-controlled air conditioning, soundproofing. Bathroom with hair dryer, telephone and complimentary designer toiletries. Fax machine, in-room massages available.
Transportation:
From Catania Fontanorossa Airport (CTA): Distance to Taordomus Hotel is 70 kilometres, approximately 60 minutes' drive. Getting there. Buses run directly to Syracuse and Taormina. Tickets are available from a booth in front of the terminal building, and must be validated when boarding. Taxis cost around 100 EUR to Taormina. Prices are all subject to change. A typical taxi fare is 60 EUR. Getting around. An inexpensive rail network links Sicily's larger towns, including Palermo, Messina, Catania, Taormina, and Syracuse. Buses run throughout the towns and many of the smaller villages. A car is recommended for exploring the less touristy areas.
Attractions:
Old Town - on the doorstep Teatro Greco - 900 metres Isola Bella (island with rare wildlife) - 5 kilometres Castelmola (typical small town) - 10 kilometres Mount Etna - 40 kilometres Valle dei Templi(hill with Greek temples)- 60 kilometres Catania city - 70 kilometres Cefalu (castle on the sea) - 70 kilometres Artigia (arts festival)- 90 kilometres Caltagirone - 100 kilometres
Facilities:
Parking (surcharge), Dry cleaning service, Express check-in, Concierge services, Babysitting or child care, Use of nearby fitness center (discount), Laundry facilities, Safe-deposit box, Concierge desk, Air-conditioned public areas, Room service (limited hours), Fireplace in lobby, Parking (secure), Express check-out
Room Facilities:
Air conditioning, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Minibar, Housekeeping, Fax machine, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, In-room safe, Designer toiletries, Desk, Window opens, Cribs (infant beds) available, Bottled water in room (complim, Bathroom telephone, Direct-dial phone, Welcome amenities, Premium TV channel(s), Bidet, Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding in room, Handheld shower, Makeup mirror, Massage - available in room, Shower/tub combination