FONTANA VECCHIA, Taormina
About the Hotel
Fontana Vecchia - A 3-star family-friendly and romantic hotel near Taormina's cable car with mountain/city views and a hosted breakfast
A 9.0/10-rated, 3-star property on Booking.com, Fontana Vecchia is a family-friendly and romantic hotel in Taormina's hillside area, run with personal attention by owner Nando. The hotel sits 1 km from Taormina Cathedral, 2 km from Spisone Beach, and close to the Taormina Cable Car and Palazzo dei Congressi; Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 65 km away. Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, mountain or city views, a tea and coffee maker, a work desk, satellite TV, and free WiFi throughout the property. Housekeeping is provided daily. Breakfast at Fontana Vecchia includes sweet items, fruit, boiled eggs, juice, and coffee, and can be served in the room. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen, lounge/TV area, outdoor seating, a coffee house on site, and a minimarket. The hotel offers express check-in/out, laundry, luggage storage, lockers, tour desk assistance, car hire, valet parking, and a paid airport shuttle. Fontana Vecchia is within a 10-minute walk of the historical center and near a bus station with connections to Messina.
Pros
Owner Nando provides a map, points out main attractions, and recommends local restaurants.
The host helped guests find parking in an area where non-resident parking is difficult to arrange.
Dietary requests such as almond milk at breakfast can be accommodated.
The owner came out to help guests who got lost on their first night, waiting for them at 23:00.
Cons
The street outside can be noisy with scooters and cars passing at all hours of the night.
The closest arranged parking is a 7-minute walk away and costs β¬15 per day.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the ancient theater of Taormina for stunning views and history.
- Try the local specialty, arancini, at Pizzeria Da Nino.
- Stroll through the Giardini della Villa Comunale for serenity and flowers.
- Don't miss the vibrant Taormina market for local crafts and foods.
- Take a sunset walk along Corso Umberto for charming shops and cafes.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 20 per day.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews