Originally built in 1860 for a local aristocratic family, Hotel Villa Carlotta boasts panoramic views of Mount Etna and the dazzlingly blue waters of the Ionian Sea, creating an idyllic setting for relaxation. The warm, earthy tones, Italian antiques and inviting lounge areas create the atmosphere of a family home, though the lush botanical gardens and staggering sea views steal the limelight at every opportunity. The 28 rooms include five suites, four luxury apartments and one luxury private villa, and each interior-designed accommodation combines classical motifs and modern amenities for an authentic and comfortable stay.
Relax and unwind on the panoramic sundeck with a cocktail or take a dip in the pool before indulging in Sicilian delicacies prepared with the finest organic local ingredients and served with far-reaching sea views. If you can be tempted from the hotel, explore Taormina’s Greek amphitheatre, take a day trip to Mount Etna or head to the beach.
This meticulously restored palazzo nestles on the picturesque coast of Palermo and has been transformed into a sanctuary of opulence and elegance by Rocco Forte and Olga Polizzi.
Villa Cora’s story is as opulent as its current incarnation; built in the 1860s by Baron Oppenheim, and visited by Princess Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III, and the Russian composer Tchaikovsky.
This beautiful villa-style hotel sits on a picturesquely rugged bay near Mount Etna and was originally built in 1919 as the seaside home of an English family.
With its enviable location in the Valley of the Temples, Hotel Villa Athena offers an unparalleled retreat steeped in history and luxury, where guests are treated to postcard-worthy views of the majestic Temple of Concordia.
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