travel42 Hotel Review: Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel

Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Situated between the ancient amphitheater and the exotic public garden, this is a towering achievement and one of Belmond's most impressive anywhere. Adding to its allure, it is an easy stroll from Taormina's main street (Corso Umberto), where locals and tourists converge. It's a long three-hour drive from Palermo's ferries to reach Taormina.

The hotel opened in 1873 as the first property in town, attracting notables ever since. Past guests include Oscar ...