Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
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Find the tranquil life at this luxurious Sicily getaway.
With the dramatic Italian coastline in perfect view, this epic hotel offers a gorgeous customizable space for meetings, gala dinners, and cocktail receptions. Enjoy the regional cooking and a revitalizing spa as well.
The Lowdown
Venue use
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Adventure Travel
group getaway
Honeymoon
social eventVenue type
Hotel / Resort / Spa
Views
bayoceanCoastline
Style
ElegantGlamorousItalianRomantic
Venue Settings
Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is opposite the Greek Theater and offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. It features an outdoor pool and spa.
Rooms at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina are all air conditioned and offer, satellite TV, mini-bar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the sea or the hotel gardens with magnolias, cypress and palm trees.
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina serves an American buffet breakfast. The Michelin starred restaurant serves both Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking, and Literary Terrace & Bar provides drinks and snacks on its sea-view terrace.
The wellness center at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina includes a sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage services. Guests can also relax on the nearby private beach, using the free beach shuttle service.
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina is 3.1 mi from the Taormina-Giardini Naxos Train Station and 45 minutes' drive from Catania Airport. Private transfers can be arranged to and from the airport and train station.
Capacity
200Seated220Buffet220Standing
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Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Celebrations hosted here since
- Prior to 1930
- Curfew
- 12 AM
- Venue spaces
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Catering
- Client must use the catering provided by the venue
- Alcohol
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services, Corkage/Bottle Fee – you can bring your own alcohol for a fee
- Music
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Smoking
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
- Accommodations
- The Hotel consists of 70 units, 45 rooms and 25 suites, most with terrace or balconies offering breathtaking views over the bay. The rooms’ interior design evokes the magnificence of the Sicilian tradition with a unique blend of beauty and comfort. At the top of the hill, the two bedroom Presidential Suite features two elegant bedrooms, a lounge and dining room, a large terrace with a garden house, and a stunning terrace with a private Jacuzzi. Guests can choose if staying in the Timeo Building complex or in Villa Flora, a delightful annex located just 50 metres (164 feet) from the Timeo Building and set in a charming country-house. Connecting rooms and wheelchair access rooms available on request.
- Eco/Green Events
Yes
- Pet-Friendly Events
- Yes
- Kid Friendly Events
- Yes
Onsite amenities
Street ParkingValet ParkingWifiAmple Parking OnsiteDining ChairsDining TablesVenue Features
The scene
Set high in the rocky hills on the east coast of the island, with Mt.Etna as a backdrop, Grand Hotel Timeo has always been one of the favourite destinations of both Hollywood’s and Europe’s most prominent stars; from Sofia Loren to Audrey Hepburn, from Marcello Mastroianni to Liz Taylor. Adjacent to the Greek Theatre, the hotel was first built in 1873 and is surrounded by a 6-acre park and magnificent gardens where the panoramic pool is located. This historical hotel is well known for its “Literary Terrace” which has always been a preferred meeting spot for illustrious guests.
Design
The hotels' interior design evokes the magnificence of the Sicilian tradition with a unique blend of beauty and comfort.
Standout venue features
The hotel shares facilities, including restaurants and bars, with Villa Sant'Andrea, our other Belmond hotel in Taormina. Located 5km away, it sits beside its own private beach.
Awards, Notables & Events
- Conde Nast Traveler US Readers's Choice Awards "Top 30 Hotels in Italy", 2015
- Conde Nast Traveler US "Gold List" 84.127, 2015
- Wedding Award "Best Hotel for honeymoon abroad", 2014
- Conde Nast Traveler US "50 Best in Italy" #1, 2013
- Conde Nast Traveler US "Top 100 Hotels in the World" #5, 2013
- Conde Nast Traveler US "Hotels with the Best Locations", 2013
- Geo Saison "Die 100 schönsten Hotels in Europa", 2013
- Travel+Leisure "500 Best Hotels in the World" 88.70, 2013
- Conde Nast Traveler US "Gold List" 84.127, 2015
- Wedding Award "Best Hotel for honeymoon abroad", 2014
- Conde Nast Traveler US "50 Best in Italy" #1, 2013
- Conde Nast Traveler US "Top 100 Hotels in the World" #5, 2013
- Conde Nast Traveler US "Hotels with the Best Locations", 2013
- Geo Saison "Die 100 schönsten Hotels in Europa", 2013
- Travel+Leisure "500 Best Hotels in the World" 88.70, 2013
Getting there
Reggio Calabria Airport
24.9 mi
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