Old English nobility residence since 1830, was converted into a hotel in 1950 and still retains a distinctive character of its own. Valuable paintings and antique furniture add to the graciousness of the old-style service that the hotel maintains. Set in extensive sub tropical terraced gardens, overlooking a private beach. 100 meters from the cableway to Taormina town. 80 rooms and junior suites, private bathroom, telephone, air conditioning, frigo-bar, color TV, safe. Some rooms with sea view some with terrace. Services and facilities: 2 restaurants, bar, piano-bar, garden, private beach with facilities included. Distances: Naxos Km.5, Catania Km.50, Etna Km.30, Aeolian Islands Km.75.

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