Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Taormina, Sicilia, Italy · Virtuoso · 2027 benefits
Grand Hotel Timeo is now open and will close on the 29th of November, 2026. Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, is a storied hideaway in the heart of Taormina. Set high on rugged cliffs, next to the magnificent Greek Theatre, its views span majestic Mount Etna and shimmering Naxos Bay. Since the mid-1800s, this tranquil enclave has proved irresistible to celebrated writers and Hollywood icons alike. Its famed Literary Terrace has welcomed Oscar Wilde, DH Lawrence and Truman Capote, as well as dolce vita icons Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Though close to the action, the hotel is in its own serene world, far from the crowds. Within six acres of lush parkland, bougainvillea and roses bloom.…
Follow in the footsteps of Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren and experience the glamour, romance, and luxe way of life at Grand Hotel Timeo. Located beside an ancient Greek theater, its 70 guest rooms are decorated in exquisite Italian baroque, and most boast views of the sea and Mount Etna. Stroll through town to shop for ceramics and visit local artisans, then visit the hotel's Wellness Centre, set within the verdant park, for a spa treatment made with local flowers and fruit essences. Dinner on the terrace overlooking majestic Mount Etna features tantalizing Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine.
What you get booking it through us (2027 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Take advantage of complimentary extras at sister property Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond hotel, Taormina Mare including the kids’ club, beach access, and the morning boat cruise along the coast.
The property, in facts
| Where | Via Teatro Greco, 59, Taormina, Sicilia, Italy |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Brand | Belmond |
| Hotel group | Belmond |
| Rooms | 67 |
| Room types | 14 |
| Nearest airport | Fontanarossa (CTA) · 29 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Landmarks, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- Villa Timeo Superior Room — Size: 53 SQ M (570 SQ FT) Enjoy the spaciousness of this newly renovated Villa Timeo Superior Room. This rooms feature a king-size bed, a private balcony with…
- Villa Timeo Premium Suite — Average Size: 52-63 SQ M (559-678 SQ FT ) Escape to the Villa Timeo Premium Suites, where luxury meets tranquility. Revel in breathtaking sea views or sink…
- Deluxe Sea View Suite with Balcony or Te — Average Size: 40-59 SQ M (430-635SQ FT ) Escape to the Villa Timeo Premium Suites, where luxury meets tranquility. Revel in breathtaking sea views or sink into…
- Greek Theatre Suite — Average Size: 68 SQ M (732 SQ FT ) With a prime location on top of the Timeo building, this suite boasts magnificent views of the sea and the Greek Theatre…
- Clementina Suite — Average Size: 73 SQ M (785 SQ FT ) Named after the daughter of Villa Timeo’s first owner, the Clementina Suite was inspired by Taormina’s rich archaeological…
- Trevelyan Suite — Average Size: 71 SQ M (764 SQ FT ) With its 71 square metres, the Trevelyan Suite is nestled within the Grand Hotel Timeo's main building. It embodies Sicilian…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service
What advisors say
100% of the 32 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
Nearby in the atlas
- Mazzaro Sea Palace — Taormina, Italy
- San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel — Taormina, Italy
- Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare — Taormina, Italy
- 7Pines Resort Sardinia — Arzachena, Italy
- Abi d'Oru Beach Resort & Spa — Porto Rotondo, Italy
- Airelles Palladio, Venice — Venezia, Italy