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Grand Hotel Timeo and Villa Flora

Address: Via Teatro Greco 59, Taormina, 98039
Phone: 0942/23801
www.framonhotels.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Taormina

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Fodor's Review:

The deluxe Timeo—on a princely perch overlooking the town—wears a graceful patina that suggests la dolce vita. A splash of baroque mixes with the Mediterranean in the lobby, which has tile- and brickwork and vaulted ceilings. Wrought-iron and wicker chairs surround marble tables in the original bar from 1873 (made of gesso) and on the adjoining palatial patio. Exquisite moldings hang on walls the color of butter. Fine linens and drapes, Oriental rugs, and prints in gilt frames decorate the rooms, 32 of which are in the neighboring Villa Flora. Ask for a room with a terrace—given the extraordinary prices you're already paying, it's worth a few more euros to be able to gaze over one of Italy's most memorable vistas. Pros: Feeling of indulgence, central location, quiet setting. Cons: Very expensive, some rooms are small, staff can be scarce.

Hotel Details: 84 rooms
In-room: safe, refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, pool, gym, spa.
Rate includes: 2 meals
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V