Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo

A prestigious view of the sea & Etna

Discover the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, a haven of peace set in the hills of Taormina and offering enchanting views of the Sicilian coast since 1873. Adjoining the town's ancient Greek theatre, the property unfolds across several levels of terracing bordered by manicured gardens, all oriented towards the sea and the magnificent mount Etna. Evoking the splendour of yesteryear, the 71 rooms and suites have welcomed big names in literature in an elegant and comfortable setting. Some of them are located in Villa Flora, a house slightly set back from the main building, and most of the rooms extend onto a balcony or terrace offering breath-taking views of the coastline. The intimate Michelin-starred Otto Geleng restaurant welcomes 16 guests each evening for a culinary experience inspired by the German painter of the same name, a legendary artist of Taormina. At the Timeo restaurant, the delicious Sicilian cuisine is enhanced by the panoramic view over the bay of Naxos, while the best view of the’Etna can be admired from the Literary Terrace. Nestled in the lush green gardens, the spa offers natural treatments using local herbs and flowers. To complete the experience, enjoy a kids' club, a heated outdoor pool and a shuttle service to the pretty beach of Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea.
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STYLE

Built in 1873, the hotel reflects traditional Sicilian elegance

SITUATION

Right in the centre of Taormina, 60km from Catania airport, on the east coast of Sicily

CAPACITY

71 Rooms & Suites decorated in a traditional Sicilian style

HIGHLIGHTS

BELLINI Club benefits and an included shuttle service, taking you to the beach at the Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea, in the stunning bay of Mazzarò

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Exploring Mount Etna with lunch at a vineyard
  • Classic car tour in the footsteps of Al Pacino
  • Discovering marine treasures on a Sicilian boat
  • Helicopter flight over Etna
  • Tour of Taormina in an Ape van
  • Traditional cooking class with locals
  • Vineyard tour and Etna wine tasting
  • Show in the ancient Greek theatre
  • Visit to the Aeolian island of Filicudi

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo enjoys an exceptional setting: overlooking the Mediterranean, a stone's throw from a monumental ancient Greek theatre, with Mount Etna against a backdrop. It is hardly surprising that this enchanting panorama has captivated numerous famous figures: Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Marcello Mastroianni have all stayed in this elegant property. The Literary Terrace, the hotel terrace facing the'Etna, thus served as the preferred meeting place for renowned guests over the decades.

ETHICS

Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo provides its employees with electric scooters, uses eco-friendly and refillable cleaning products, features low-energy lighting and appliances, is equipped with a recent, less-polluting air conditioning system, and collects rainwater for watering the gardens and cleaning the terraces. The hotel grows vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices in its own kitchen garden, sources organic and local produce, and has set up a compost system.