The hotel is the first hotel in Taormina, situated in the city centre, right next to the Greek Theatre. It is located in a park spread over around 25.000 m². There are garden views of the tremendous Mount Etna volcano, the sea and the Greek Theatre. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport in Catania is 50 km away. Palermo Internationl Airport is 270 km away. A variety of bars and restaurants can be found in the immediate vicinity. Taormina-Giardini Airport is about a 10-minute drive away. Castelmola is a 10-minute drive away. The building housing this historic hotel dates back to 1873 and represents one of the most interesting places in the region. It offers 83 rooms in total. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception, lift access, a hairdresser's salon, a bar, a restaurant and conference facilities. Room and laundry services are available, though subject to fees. Parking facilities are available for guests arriving by car. An en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a TV, Internet access, a minibar, individually adjustable air-conditioning and heating and a safety deposit box all feature as standard in the rooms. The beach at Baia de Mazzarò is about 10 minutes away via public transport. There is a heated swimming pool with poolside snackbar, sun loungers and parasols. A solarium also features. Guests may also avail of massage treatments (subject to fees) Breakfast is served as a buffet. Lunch and dinner are available à la carte.