HOTEL METROPOLE TAORMINA, Taormina

Perched in a panoramic location in Taormina centre, the Hotel Metropole Taormina occupies an 18th-century noble residence blending historic architecture with contemporary design. This 5-star hotel houses 25 rooms, including deluxe double rooms with sea view, superior double rooms, suites, and junior suites, many featuring private balconies or terraces overlooking the Bay of Naxos. Each spacious unit includes an LCD TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, and large en suite bathrooms with Ortigia toiletries. The on-site Bellevue restaurant offers innovative Sicilian cuisine with daily changing menus, complemented by a wine list including regional labels. A continental breakfast showcasing local flavors is served each morning at the Hotel Metropole Taormina's terrace. The Sensus Bar provides sophisticated cocktail service with cicchetti snacks. Leisure facilities include an infinity pool with sea views, a wellness centre offering hammam, hot tub, and massage services, plus a fitness centre. The hotel's location on Corso Umberto places it steps from Piazza IX Aprile, the Greek Theatre, and the pedestrianised shopping street connecting Porta Catania to Porta Messina. Business amenities include meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying services, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Additional services include concierge, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, valet parking, and a complimentary shuttle to nearby Isola Bella beach. The hotel is adults-only and offers soundproof rooms, a lift, and facilities for disabled guests.

Infinity pool with uninterrupted views of the Bay of Naxos

Central location on Corso Umberto, steps from Piazza IX Aprile

Breakfast terrace with panoramic sea views

The infinity pool is unheated and may feel cold in September or October

Cocktails cost €20-25, comparable to London prices

Street noise from Corso Umberto can be audible in city-facing rooms