A Sicilian hideaway that fuels the imagination
Set in the heart of Taormina, Grand Hotel Timeo serves up views that have enchanted for more than a century
The first hotel to be built in the city gazes out across the coast towards Mount Etna and beyond. Here you can breathe in the full spectacle of Sicily. Bask in manicured gardens, savour sensational cuisine and fuel your imagination with cocktails on the Literary Terrace—just like generations of celebrated guests before you.
Grand Hotel Timeo offers everything you need for unforgettable holidays in Italy. Dive into our cooling panoramic pool, surrounded by lush terraced gardens, or keep active in our well-equipped fitness centre.
Accommodation
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour room service
- Minibar
- Complimentary WiFi
- Twice-daily housekeeping service
- Satellite TV
- DVD player on request
- Courtesy lines by Ortigia
Double Classic
Located in Villa Flora, these rooms enjoy views over the attractive courtyard. They feature a king-size or twin beds and some have a balcony. Bathrooms have either a bathtub or separate shower. Two rooms are connecting. Maximum occupancy: 2 people (no extra bed can be added).
Double Superior
Double Superior rooms, located in Villa Flora, feature either a king-size or twin beds. Each boasts a private terrace furnished with table and chairs, perfect for breakfasting outside while admiring the views of the Bay of Naxos in the distance. All bathrooms have a bathtub. No connecting rooms. Maximum occupancy: 2 people (no extra bed can be added)
Gallery Room
Set over two levels in Villa Flora, with a sitting area on the ground floor and a bedroom on the upper level, these charming rooms enjoy direct sea views or village vistas and some offer a French balcony. All feature two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and the other with a shower. A king-size or twin beds are available. No connecting rooms. Maximum occupancy: 3 people (one extra bed can be added).
Double Deluxe
Located in the Timeo Building, each room offers a balcony or terrace, most with beautiful views of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. These rooms, enhanced with typical Sicilian cotto tile floors, feature either a king-size or twin beds and bathrooms with either a bathtub or separate shower. Four rooms are connecting. Maximum occupancy: 2 people (no extra bed).
Family Room
Located in Villa Flora, these rooms offer ideal accommodation for families. They include a living area and sitting room, a marble bathroom with a bathtub and a bedroom with a king-size or twin beds. One also features a balcony and French balcony. Family rooms can also be connected to a double room to accommodate more people. Maximum occupancy: 3 people (one extra bed can be added).
Junior Suite Superior
Stunning views of the Bay of Taormina are enjoyed from the balconies of these suites in the Timeo Building. The bedrooms, decorated in typical baroque style, feature a king-size or twin beds. All have marble bathrooms with a bathtub and some feature a separate shower. One room is connecting. Maximum occupancy: 3 people (one extra bed can be added).
Junior Suite Deluxe
These suites recall the grandeur of early 20th-century aristocratic Sicily. Located in the Timeo Building, they enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Taormina, with glimpses of Mount Etna, and have balconies and terraces where guests can enjoy breakfast. Bedrooms offer a king-size or twin beds. Marble bathrooms feature a bathtub, and some benefit from a separate shower. Three rooms are connecting. Maximum occupancy: 3 people (one extra bed can be added).
Junior Suite Executive
These suites located in the Timeo Building all afford spectacular sea views with glimpses of Mount Etna, and have spacious terraces equipped with sun loungers, chairs and a table. They feature either a kingsize or twin beds. The marble bathroom has a bathtub, and in some suites there is a separate shower. One room is connecting. Maximum occupancy: 3 people (one extra bed can be added).
Suite Deluxe
Furnished in Sicilian baroque style, these luxurious suites in the Timeo Building all feature living areas, marble bathrooms with a separate shower cubicle, bathtub, beautifully furnished double vanity basins and armoires. The bedrooms have a king-size or twin beds. Amazing views of the Bay of Taormina can be absorbed from the private balcony or terrace. No connecting rooms. Maximum occupancy: 3 people (one extra bed can be added).
Suite Exclusive
This one-bedroom suite, located on the top floor of the Timeo Building, boasts magnificent views of the sea and the Greek Theatre from its inviting terrace. The suite offers a living area and a spacious marble bathroom with separate walk-in shower cubicle and bathtub. The bedroom can be fitted with either a kingsize or twin beds. This suite can be connected to a Double Deluxe and to a Junior Suite Deluxe. Maximum occupancy: 3 people (one extra bed can be added).
Presidential Suite
From its spectacular 300 sq m (984 sq ft) terrace overlooking the Bay of Taormina, guests savour a 180-degree panorama, stretching from the medieval village of Castelmola to Mount Etna and all the way down to the Bay of Naxos and the Greek Theatre. The terrace is the perfect setting for elegant private parties and boasts a Jacuzzi overlooking the sea below. This sophisticated suite, decorated in Sicilian baroque style, is located in the Timeo Building and features two bedrooms, each with either a king-size or twin bed. The marble bathrooms offer a bathtub and separate walk-in shower. No connecting rooms. Maximum occupancy: 5 people (one extra bed can be added).
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 our ambient Literary Terrace. Take a seat here at sunset to discover why.
Otto Geleng Restaurant
Join us in our intimate restaurant, seating just 16 diners, that conjures up the ambience of a noble Sicilian family home. Sit at a table set with baroque-inspired silver cutlery and locally handcrafted table linen and absorb the views. Our Executive Chef, Roberto Toro, has created a menu that tells the story of his Sicily, including his signature dish Otto di Mare.
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Timeo Restaurant
Soak up the mesmerising views of Mount Etna and the sea from our spectacular terrace. Feast on Sicilian and Mediterranean specialties, accompanied by irresistible local wines
Pool Restaurant
Live cooking, stunning views of Naxos Bay and delicious organic ingredients await you in this shaded, fully-refurbished dining spot. Savour the freshest meat or fish of the day cooked using a Josper Charcoal Oven. Open during the summer months
Literary Terrace and Bar
Order a cool cocktail and relax as you absorb vistas that have entranced great writers and artists through the ages. Inside, the bar’s elegant Sicilian carpentry and antique fittings evoke a 19th-century winter garden. Enjoy piano music in the lounge area from 19.00 till late
Spa & Wellness
Recline in our 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 our spa, instilling a sense of peace and wellbeing that’s impossible to resist.
Every luxurious skin, hair and bodycare product used in our Wellness Centre has been handpicked for its organic or biodynamic origins. We believe you deserve only the purest ingredients.
Work out with a view, enjoying the latest Technogym equipment and large picture windows overlooking the shimmering sea and mountains.
Experiences
Here are a selection of the amazing trips you can do during your stay:
Etna Discovery
A visit to Europe’s largest volcano offers an incredible chance to see lava flows up close. Join a tailor-made tour of Mt Etna’s lunar-like landscapes and savour a sparkling surprise en-route.
Next, head to a nearby winery on the slopes of the volcano. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and wine tasting among the sun-splashed vineyards.
The Flavours of Sicily
Visit the highest active volcano in Europe, where a sommelier will spoil you with a glass of Etna sparkling wine served with tasty local delicacies.
Then continue on to a small town near the Alcantara Gorge. Here, join a group of local women as they share with you all the secrets of traditional Sicilian cooking.
Helicopter Tour
Admire the stunning vistas of Sicily from a breathtaking vantage point. The lava flows of Mount Etna, the volcanic Aeolian Islands and the Agrigento Valley, with its ancient Greek temples, are all waiting to be discovered from above
Greek Theatre
Take in a show at the ancient Greek theatre, adjacent to Grand Hotel Timeo. This wonderfully preserved amphitheatre, with Mount Etna as its backdrop, is every bit as captivating as the performances staged there.
The Godfather Tour
The Godfather was filmed in Savoca, 20 minutes north of Taormina. This typical Sicilian village will resonate with fans of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece. Travel by vintage car and follow in Al Pacino’s footsteps, visiting Bar Vitelli and the Church of St Lucia
Vineyards and Wines of Mt Etna
Immerse yourself in all things wine-related on this idyllic adventure. Sample the rare vintages of Mount Etna; join experts in a visit to some of the best local wineries; or take a vineyard stroll to learn about wine production, before tasting the delicious varieties yourself.
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