Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel

Carved into the rocky hills of Sicilys East coast, nestled between uninhibited views of the Mount Etna volcano, Naxos Bay and the ancient Greek Theatre, Grand Hotel Timeo was the first hotel to open in Taormina in 1873. Over its 150-year history, the hotel has been an artists paradise, famed for its Literary Terrace, where in 1920 DH Lawrence was inspired to write his masterpiece Lady Chatterleys Lover. Having attended the celebrated Taormina Film Festival, many of Hollywoods elite, could be found rejoicing in La Dolce Vita on this lavish terrace among them Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. Home to one of the greatest views in the world, guests can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences curated by Chef Roberto Toro, from local authentic cuisine at Ristorante Timeo, to Michelin-starred dining at intimate Otto Geleng restaurant. The hotel boasts 46 rooms and 24 suites, most with terraces or balconies with views over the coastline, all surrounded by six-acres of lush g...