The Ashbee Hotel ★★★★★L

The Ashbee Hotel ***** is a unique place where cultures collide to combine regal elegance and sophistication with the welcoming warmth of the Mediterranean. This historic house was the design vision of Charles Ashbee, a British architect who was very influential in the arts and crafts movement. He aimed to marry the two cultures to create a typically Sicilian villa with a cosmopolitan British twist. And so the Ashbee Hotel *****, a residence that remains an important part of the cultural heritage of Taormina, was born.

Surrounded by beautiful parkland, the sweet scent of typical Sicilian citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges and grapefruits perfume the air. From the swimming pool on the panoramic terrace you can admire the sweeping Sicilian coast, with the Ionian Sea and Calabria on the horizon. The classic design is felt through high ceilings, curved archways, old fireplaces, sparkling chandeliers and marbled surfaces. Yet, this is complemented with plush contemporary furnishings, splashes of colour and the latest technologies. A light lunch under the shade of the olive trees is provided by the Pool Club Bar. Later, take a seat at the exclusive rooftop bar as the sun sets against a panoramic view of Italy's southern peninsula. Reserve your table at the refined St George Restaurant for stunning views as you wine and dine the night away.

The Ashbee Hotel ***** is located in a historic area, and sits just opposite the San Pancrazio di Taormina church, with the Greek amphitheatre only 100 metres away. The hilltop town, which sits near the active volcano of Mount Etna, is a chic destination with an ancient history. It is also the ideal base for further exploration of Syracuse, Agrigento and other archaeological sites. Come and experience the eclectic mix of cultures which fuse to create the special destination of The Ashbee Hotel *****.