San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Framed by the dramatic landscapes of Sicily’s east coast, San Domenico Palace offers a magnificent setting overlooking Mount Etna, the Ionian Sea and the Greek theatre. Just off Taormina’s main street, the Corso Umberto, the Hotel is an easy walk to the charming shops and restaurants of the old town. One of the world’s most legendary hotels, San Domenico Palace invites guests to embark on an epic journey into history. With origins dating back to 1374, this classic Dominican convent was expanded in 1896 to become a hotel, featuring a new building designed in Liberty style (the Italian take on Art Nouveau). For more than a century, San Domenico Palace has welcomed the world’s most illustrious guests – from Oscar Wilde and King Edward VIII to Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. Now, as Four Seasons, this iconic hotel begins a new era, delivering the highest standards of personalised service. Spread across two historic buildings, the Hotel boasts a wide range of 111 accommodations divided between the Ancient Convent and the Grand Hotel Wing. The Hotel is home to three exciting restaurants and bars helmed by the award-winning Executive Chef Massimo Mantarro and his team. Venues include Principe Cerami, the signature fine-dining restaurant where guests will be invited to embark on a culinary journey. Set in a garden filled with jasmine and hibiscus trees, the infinity-edge pool blends with the deep blue waters of the Ionian Sea and invites guests to unwind as the cicadas sing. Sophisticated, subtle and calm, the Four Seasons Spa incorporates modern design elements that are influenced by warm colour tones and features an indoor pool.