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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: A former 14th century convent offering magnificent views

Feature: Breath-taking clifftop setting

Rooms: 111 Guest Rooms and Suites

Location: Sicily, Italy

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

Transfer: Approximately 60 minutes by private car transfer to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

Luxury Holidays At San Domenico Palace, Taormina A Four Seasons Hotel

High above the beautiful blue hues of the Ionian Sea, on a rocky promontory, this former 14th century convent has origins stretching back through the eons of time to 1203, and over the years its hallowed halls have been graced by Hollywood legends including Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren. A true sense of history prevails throughout, with the traditional cloisters and choir stalls still in place along with restored frescos, allowing guests to connect with the history of the building. Overlooking the magnificent coastline, Mount Etna, and the Greek theatre the setting is truly spectacular, yet guests are also an easy stroll from the charming streets of Taormina’s old town. Two cloistered courtyards, exquisite gardens filled with fragrant jasmine and hibiscus and a clifftop infinity edge swimming pool offer beautiful, serene places to relax and enjoy the warmth of the Italian sun. Guests can also enjoy wellness therapies in Botanica, a boutique pop-up day spa with three rooms featuring a range of nature-based treatments, there is also a state-of-the-art fitness facility. With a range of beautiful rooms and suites to choose from, three restaurants and a wealth of hotel experiences available, the Four Seasons San Dominenco Palace offers an exceptional luxury base from which to explore this dramatic eastern Sicily coastline.

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Why San Domenico Palace, Taormina A Four Seasons Hotel is so special...

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Hotel Experiences

A beautifully curated range of experiences have been tailor-made for hotel guests. Amongst the diverse options available is a star gazing safari on the slopes of Mount Etna, where you’ll hear tales of Greek mythology, enjoy a beautiful meal of local specialties and wine before lying back on soft cushions as your expert guide talks you through the night sky. Other experiences include a day trip around the Aolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago lying in the Tyrrhenian Sea, a luxury coastal sailing cruise, a Sicilian wine tasting and personalised, guided tours of Sicily.

Hotel Experiences at San Domenico Palace, Taormina A Four Seasons Hotel
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Pricing

Stay 7 nights from £4,380 p.p. (Low Season) and from £7,257 p.p. (High Season) in a Deluxe Room including breakfast & transfers.
Flights available at an additional cost.

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

 

Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

Effortlessly sophisticated showcasing restrained Italian chic style, the rooms, and suites at the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace are simply beautiful. A colour scheme of pale cream, taupe, and the occasional flash of aqua brings together a design which honours the heritage of the building to create a welcoming, luxury retreat. The accommodation features town, cloister, or Taormina Bay views and many have private terraces, the perfect spot for an aperitivo as the sun sinks below the horizon. All rooms and suites feature a refrigerated mini bar, coffee maker, complimentary Wi-Fi, soft bathrobes, and twice daily housekeeping with an evening turn down.

Superior Room

Superior Room

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These elegant rooms boast stylish décor with a king-size bed and marble-topped nightstands. They are located in the ancient convent or grand hotel wing and offer sophisticated levels of comfort. The full marble bathrooms are a study in luxury with soft bathrobes, a lighted make up mirror, hairdryer, and deluxe amenities.

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • crop_freeSize:30-45m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Taormina Town or gardens

Featuring a king-size bed or twin beds, these room offer a little more space that the superior rooms and are a wonderful sanctuary in which to relax. Full marble bathrooms offer plenty of creature comforts and some also boast separate bathtubs.

Sea View Deluxe Room

Sea View Deluxe Room

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  • visibilityRoom View:Sea Views

The cool, serene colours of these rooms are the perfect foil for the beautiful blues of the Ionian Sea beyond the window. Furnished with a king-size bed and an elegant marble bathroom, these rooms are the perfect escape after a day of exploration.

Sea View Premium Rooms

Sea View Premium Rooms

  • crop_freeSize:30-39m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Ionian Sea Views

With sweeping views of Taormina Bay and the fragrance of oranges and lemons floating in on the breeze, these beautiful rooms are light and airy. Choose between one king bed or two twin beds and enjoy the luxury amenities in the marble bathroom. These rooms can also be connected to a Sea View Terrace Executive Suite or the Princess Cecile Suite.

Sea View Premium Room with Terrace

Sea View Premium Room with Terrace

  • crop_freeSize:31-34m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Expansive Sea Views

The sophisticated and contemporary décor is the perfect backdrop to the magical views of Taormina Bay, which can be enjoyed from your private, furnished terrace. Located in the grand hotel wing these delightful rooms feature a king or two twin beds and a sofa bed, they can also connect to the Royal Suite.

Convento Junior Suite with Terrace

Convento Junior Suite with Terrace

  • crop_freeSize:36-57m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Cloister Views

Located in the ancient convent wing, these beautiful suites are an elegant blend of charm and sophistication. Enjoy a private terrace with cloister views, a comfortable living room and a king-size bedroom. Marble bathrooms feature a walk-in shower, some also have a separate bathtub.

Sea View Junior Suite

Sea View Junior Suite

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  • visibilityRoom View:Sea Views

These elegant suites offer magical views of Taormina Bay and the gardens; some also look towards the town and Greek theatre. A separate living area gives plenty of space in which to relax. After a day exploring sink into your sumptuous king-size bed for a night of restful sleep.

Junior Suite with Plunge Pool and Sea View

Junior Suite with Plunge Pool and Sea View

  • crop_freeSize:41-48m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Panoramic Sea Views

The interior décor of these beautiful suites sees old world grandeur sit alongside modern and contemporary furnishings in perfect harmony. High ceilings and delicate, ornate cornices grace the living room, which in turn leads to a sea view terrace with a private plunge pool. Choose between a king-size bed or two king single beds and all suites feature a sofa bed and marble bathroom.

Sea View Executive Suite

Sea View Executive Suite

  • crop_freeSize:45-58m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Expansive Taormina Bay Views

Beautiful wooden flooring, pale linens and soft furnishings create a suite which is bright and airy. The comfortable living area has wonderful views and is the perfect space to relax after a day of exploring. The separate bedroom offers privacy and features a king-size bed.

Executive Suite Plunge Pool and Sea View

Executive Suite Plunge Pool and Sea View

  • crop_freeSize:47-64m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea Views

With a separate living room and bedroom, peace and privacy are assured. These beautiful suites also boast a fabulous terrace overlooking the bay with a private plunge pool. With a king-size bed and a sofa bed, there is plenty of space for a small family.

Etna Suite

Etna Suite

  • crop_freeSize:81m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Mount Etna views

Filled with light and offering wonderful views of Mount Etna and the Taormina coastline, the Etna suites are a study in class and elegance. Pale colours and beautiful furnishings add to the feeling of space and guests will enjoy a stunning living room and separate king-size bedroom. The marble bathrooms feature a shower and separate bathtub.

Teatro Suite

Teatro Suite

  • crop_freeSize:64-69m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Greek theatre and Sea Views

These one-bedroom suites offer space in abundance for a small family, with a separate living room and a magnificent furnished terrace overlooking the Greek theatre. Suites feature a king-size bed and a sofa bed as well a marble bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

Princess Cecilie Suite

Princess Cecilie Suite

  • crop_freeSize:90m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Coastal, town and garden Views

With three distinct areas, the Princess Cecilie Suite is quite magnificent both in terms of space and décor. A grand arched foyer welcomes you in and a spacious and elegantly appointed living room boasts comfortable seating and a dining table for four. The beautifully proportioned bedroom has a king-size bed and wonderful corner views.

San Domenico Suite

San Domenico Suite

  • crop_freeSize:88m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea Views

: Chic Italian style flows effortlessly throughout the San Domenico Suite, which is the perfect space for entertaining. The magnificent living room and dining room are dominated by a fabulous arched bifora window, whilst the private plunge pool on the sea view terrace takes centre stage. With a separate king-size bedroom and a sofa bed there is plenty of room to relax.

Royal Suite

Royal Suite

  • crop_freeSize:140m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Fabulous Greek Theatre and Sea Views

This most glamourous of suites occupies the top floor and provides sweeping views across the bay. Style and elegance abound with a refined colour palette and an impressive lounge space which leads out onto a private pool terrace, this is the most wonderful place to stay. There’s a full marble bathroom and a guest powder room, a king-size bedroom, and a space for two further rollaway beds.

Overview

Overview

With a fabulous signature restaurant showcasing the very boast local and region cuisine, a poolside terrace with magical views and a lounge and bar space on the edge of the old cloisters, guests will enjoy the carefully considered dining options at the Four Seasons. In room dining and private dining is also available.

Anciovi

Anciovi

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Mediterranean Seafood including a raw bar
  • checkroomDress Code:Resort elegant
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:No
  • local_activityReservation Required:Yes

Pool Terrace with expansive views

Bar and Chisotro

Bar and Chisotro

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Coffee, cake and light meals of Sicilian specialities and classic international dishes
  • checkroomDress Code:Casually elegant
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:Yes

Indoor/Outdoor bar and lounge

Principe Cerami

Principe Cerami

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Quintessentially Sicilian dishes
  • checkroomDress Code:Resort elegant
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:No
  • local_activityReservation Required:Yes

Elegant and refined with views of Taormina Bay

Amenities

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Sicily Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Capital

Palermo

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Time Difference

2

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Currency

Euro

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Voltage

220V

Climate

A destination with a classic Mediterranean climate, with summers that are hot with a pleasant, dry heat and very little rainfall. If you don't enjoy the heat of July and August, do go in the spring, particularly in May, when the island looks lush and the water is warm enough to swim in. The holiday season in Sicily is from after Easter to October.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways from London Gatwick to Catania in Sicily and Easyjet from London Gatwick to Palermo. UK regional departures and charter flights are also available.

Flight Time
From London Gatwick to Catania: 3 hours. London Gatwick to Palermo: 3 hours.

Food & Drink

Go local and try ice-cream dolloped into a brioche-style bun, cannoli (fried wafers filled with ricotta cheese and candied fruit) and Pasta alla Norma, using tomatoes for lava, aubergines for cinders and ricotta for snow to replicate Etna. Seafood and shellfish are especially popular and menu picks include hot and spicy tuna or swordfish, or anything with sardines – like pasta, fennel, capers and pine nuts. Another favourite is cassata, a ricotta cake and ice-cream rolled into one. By far the best outdoor food market is La Vucciria in Palermo, overflowing with sun-ripened produce, freshly caught fish, pistachios, almonds and charismatic stallholders. Around Mount Etna, you will find fabulous wineries, such as La Planeta, which offers tours, tastings and lunches.

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Boat Trips

Discover the island’s picturesque coastline aboard a traditional Sicilian boat, heading to places like the Blue Grotto, Isola Bella, the Gulf of Giardini Naxos, the Fortune Cave and Siren’s Bay. Just off the coast are the Aeolian Islands, a paradise of exceptional beauty surrounded by sparkling seas. Consider an outing by private yacht and discover the volcanoes of Stromboli, the lush foliage of Salina and picture-perfect Panarea. Then drop anchor in a secluded bay for a lazy lunch on deck, or head ashore to get to know these delightful islands better and sample authentic fish dishes in family-run trattorias.

Boat Trips
Film Fans

Fans of 'The Godfather' trilogy will be thrilled to set foot in Savoca, around twenty minutes’ drive from Taormina. This pretty, hilltop village was featured in the first film as the tranquil backdrop for the courtship between Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) and his first wife, Apollonia. Trace their steps over a refreshing drink or lemon granita at Bar Vitelli, where Michael asked Apollonia's father to meet his daughter, then amble to the church of St. Lucia where the couple were married.

Film Fans
Natural Wonder

At 3,323 metres high, Mount Etna is the highest volcano in Europe and one of the most active. For a close-as-possible encounter, there are sightseeing tours that take you along the Alcantara canyon, passing by wonderful waterfalls and villages and farms perched on Etna’s lower slopes, then climbing higher to some of the lava caverns, including ‘Grotta dei Ladron’. At Taormina Mare, you can see beautifully clear waters filled with marine life and delightful for a refreshing dip. There are sea caves to discover around the bay and there’s a wonderful walk to the island of Isola Bella, following a narrow path of sand that changes shape with the tides. The island is a protected nature reserve and area of outstanding natural beauty.

Natural Wonder
Sciacca

Sciacca is an old fishing port a little off-the-beaten track and easily explored on foot, its historical centre lined with churches, monuments and typical ceramics shops. Should you wish to explore further afield, local points of interest include thermal springs and baths (open in summer), the UNESCO Heritage-listed Valley of the Greek Temples at Agrigento, the Selinunte archaeological park and La Planeta winery.

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Music

In Taormina, there’s a magnificent Ancient Greek amphitheatre that’s been lovingly preserved. During the summer months, it hosts a variety of outdoor shows and concerts, ranging from opera to pop. There’s something quite magical about the venue that encircles visitors, yet is open to the evening sky – not to mention Mount Etna as a resplendent backdrop.

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History

Don’t miss the extraordinarily well-preserved ruins of Agrigento's three major Doric Temples, straddling a high ridge and beautifully illuminated at dawn and dusk. Another gem is the Valley of the Temples, site of Akragas, one of the most powerful cities of Ancient Greece, not forgetting Morgantina, featuring stunning mosaic floors from 5th century BC. Next, discover the huge temple of Segesta and the ruins of Selinunte (a town founded in 628BC) – yet more impressive feats from the Ancient Greek world and intricately carved with exquisite sculptures. In Palermo, see the curious jumble of Arab domes, Norman cathedrals, 19th century theatres and Baroque façades, a sign of the numerous invasions over the centuries, while its Capuchin Catacombs house a creepy collection of 8,000 embalmed bodies…

History
Towns and Cities

Spectacularly perched atop Monte Tauro, offering sweeping vistas down to the Gulf of Naxos and across to the snow-topped peak of Mount Etna, Taormina is simply magnetic. Here, in this incredibly chic town, you will find ample high-end shops, plus sophisticated restaurants and cool bars to while away evenings, Sicilian style. At the capital of Palmermo, stop by the famous food market, or head outwards for about an hour’s drive to find the pretty coastal town of Cefalù, a great spot to nab a table and linger over lunch at one of the many seafront restaurants. If you visit the coastal city of Syracuse, you will discover perhaps the most elegant and civilised city in present-day Sicily, with a beautiful Baroque cathedral and the stunning Temple of Athena.

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