Grand Hotel Timeo offers everything you need for unforgettable holidays in Italy. Dive into its cooling panoramic pool, surrounded by lush terraced gardens, or keep active in its well-equipped fitness centre.

Here, old-world grandeur is punctuated with a cosmopolitan spirit. Long evenings on panoramic terrace sparkle with cultured conversation, and the lure of the sea is never far away. Authentic Sicilian warmth fills the walls and spills out to the stunning gardens, while signature cocktails and Michelin-starred dining satiate the tastebuds. Grand Hotel Timeo was the first hotel to be built in Taormina, harnessing the history and mystique of nearby Mount Etna and Greek theatre. This is a place where the old world and new harmonize.

ACCOMMODATION
Teetering on the Sicilian clifftops, the world-renowned Taormina accommodation comprises spacious suites and bedrooms split between the main building and the adjacent Villa Flora. Most sport a hypnotic view – over the clustered terracotta rooftops of the medieval town, and beyond to the headlands brushing the Ionian Sea. For something unforgettable, Presidential Suite features two king size bedrooms and a sprawling terrace, jacuzzi and panoramas of Mount Etna’s noble peak.

DINING
Savour superb regional cooking, classic Italian cocktails and sensational views at one of the most celebrated Taormina bars. Favoured by some of history’s finest literary greats, D.H. Lawrence, Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams all drew creative inspiration from ambient Bar Timeo. Take a seat here at sunset to discover why.
Whether exploring the restaurants in Taormina or enjoying a romantic beachfront barbecue, Grand Hotel Timeo is at the forefront of Sicilian gastronomy. Indulge in an afternoon tea beside the sea, or have a chef create a dream picnic to enjoy volcano-side.
• OTTO GELENG
Named for the 19th-century artist who put Taormina on the map, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers dishes bursting with creativity.
Be one of just 16 guests to join us each evening for a culinary sensation inspired by German painter and Taormina legend, Otto Geleng.
Executive Chef Roberto Toro’s Michelin-star menu is a culinary riff on classic Mediterranean fare. Each dish is an enticing play on tradition and innovation. Savour every delectable moment as you admire the views that captivated Otto’s imagination.
• RISTORANTE TIMEO
Embark on a culinary journey at the most scenic restaurant Taormina has to offer. Backdropped by Mount Etna and Naxos Bay, Ristorante Timeo’s striking location is complemented by a superb menu of locally sourced Sicilian favourites.
Featuring mouth-watering cuisine alongside an expert menu of regional wines, atmospheric terrace beckons for an unforgettable alfresco feast.
• BAR TIMEO
Classic cocktails and breathtaking vistas afford Bar Timeo a reputation of excellence among Taormina bars. Marvel at the ever-present Mount Etna, or let the Bay of Taormina steal your gaze while sipping a cool Etna Spritz. Inside, the Bar’s elegant Sicilian carpentry and antique fittings evoke the magical atmosphere of a 19th-century winter garden.
• POOL BAR
Take a seat beside the sun-splashed pool for an refreshing spritz or traditional cocktail. Whatever you order, stunning views of Naxos bay are the perfect accompaniment.
• POOL GRILL
Live cooking, stunning views of Naxos Bay and delicious organic ingredients. These delights await at the Pool Grill, a shaded and fully refurbished dining spot. Savour the freshest meat or fish of the day, cooked expertly using a Josper Charcoal Oven. To cool down, be refreshed by poolside Granita cart, which serves a selection of flavors throughout the afternoon.

SPA
Recline in spacious gardens for unbridled Sicilian-style indulgence. Treatments feature all-natural, organic products packed with healing local herbs and flowers. Neroli oil makes a regular appearance in spa, instilling a sense of peace and wellbeing that’s impossible to resist.
Every luxurious skin, hair and bodycare product used in Wellness Centre has been handpicked for its organic or biodynamic origins. Ethical, sustainable products from Davines and Comfort Zone are used because in SPA believes the guests deserve only the purest ingredients.