Hotel Mediterranee

Hotel is a little old fashioned but rather charming, and takes full advantage of its hillside location with fantastic views from public areas and most rooms. Breakfast on the 1st floor terrace was especially pleasurable in this respect, although the best panoramic views are from the roof of the hotel - a shame they don't use this as a bar or restaurant. We booked a 'Garden Room' so didn't expect a view, but it was at the side of the hotel and had a great view across the hills towards Etna. The hotel is well located on the whole, only a 5 minute walk (down a steep street) from the western end of the main street in Taormina (Corso Umberto), although this does mean that most of the places of interest and restaurants are further east and therefore a 10-15 minute walk away along the pedestrianised street. Note, if you are navigating to the hotel via the map on the App, the location shown is not quite right, so just keep walking a bit further along the street and you'll find it fine. The room and hotel in general were very clean and the quality of service from staff was very good, particularly at reception. The swimming pool is attractive and a good size, surrounded by loungers, many with great views. We also took advantage of the facilities at the sister hotel on the beach, where we were able to use the sun loungers and umbrellas and enjoy great swimming in the beautiful, warm sea. There is a charge for the taxi to get down there, which takes about 15 minutes.

Loved this hotel for its location, the service and most importantly the fab views of Etna and the coast. You can get the views from the bar/breakfast terrace and also roof/pool terraces but I really recommend paying extra for room terrace. Really one of best views I've ever enjoyed, we spent many a happy hour on our terrace. Lovely pool, roof terrace and steep terraced gardens. Hotel has parking but don't bring a large car, €10 a day, reserve in advance. You will need an up to date satnav to find hotel. Some lovely trattorias down the bottom of the hill opposite, also a supermarket. I would love to stay again. Enjoy!

Hotel has a very friendly and breakfast is very nice on the first floor terrace. Parking on the premises is available for 10 Euros a day which is convenient. Walk down steps or steep street to Taormania, but to return you really need to take a taxi unless you are in very good shape. Access to sister hotel located on the beach is very nice with a beach, seaside patio, and restaurant.