Hotel Metropole Taormina

Inside a 13th-century historic house, with an atmosphere that embraces innovation and noble history, on the background of the sicilian sunset, the Hotel Metropole is a place that has inspired poets and artists.

Its ideal scenery between the magic of Mount Etna and the blue of Naxos’s Bay makes everything harmonious and all our suites unique. The perfect combination between aesthetic and emotion, refined design, beauty and minimalism.

The infinity pool that meets the horizon and the brightness of the sea, especially during a sicilian sunny day. The Spa of the Metropole, with its holistic approach and beauty rituals, will reveal corners with hidden gardens and stunning views.

These are the precious elements that give a unique character to the Maison d’Hotes in the heart of Taormina. The informal luxury of a refined and stimulating environment among the comforts of our exclusive suites of Metropole’s Taormina Maison d’Hôtes.

You choose your ideal accommodation, we will try to fulfill all your desires and give you the pleasure of an exclusive stay in the heart of Taormina. In an exclusive and reserved environment, in the oldest part of the building, there is a place where you can refuge yourself to enjoy a few hours of relax, take care of your body and dedicate time to your well-being.

Metropole’s SPA is also the ideal location for your special occasions, open to all our hotel’s guests and those who are eager to enjoy a moment of pure well-being.

ROOMS & SUITES
Metropole’s Taormina Maison d’Hôtes offers its guests spacious rooms and luxurious suites, each with its own way of presenting itself but with an accurate and refined style coherent with the historic home that hostes them. Perfect combination of the most classic furnishings and contemporary design.

At hotel Metropole, hospitality is ” sewn on each guest”: comfort rooms, all soundproofed, equipped with every comfort and elegant suites with separate rooms and junior suites that can accommodate up to a maximum of two people. All our suites overlook the sea, delighting the guest with a wonderful panorama overlooking Naxos’ Bay.

The style of the rooms reflects the architectural traditions of this hybrid land, the result of many foreign dominations from which Sicily has inherited an incredibly eclectic artistic-cultural heritage. A tradition that successfully merges with the classic furnishings and all the most modern comforts that each room has.

M SUITE
Perfect synthesis between the quality standards of Hotel Metropole and the continuous search for excellence, our presidential suite is an oasis for visitors looking for a refuge, the ideal place to rest and enjoy the breathtaking views that only a sunset on the bay can give you.

Spacious, very bright and furnished in a contemporary style, this large suite on two levels has a private sleeping area and a living area that leads to a private balcony against the backdrop of blue views and memorable views.

An icon of comfort, the M Suite has a large bathroom covered with precious marble which houses a shower cabin and also a bathtub. Ideal accommodation for those traveling together with the family, this large suite (approx. 60 square meters) can accommodate up to 4 guests.

METROPOLE SUITE
Someone called it the most beautiful room in all Taormina. A unique and prestigious accommodation with a unique view of the entire city: thanks to its privileged exposure, this room with an angular position opens the gaze towards suggestive views that allow our guests to appreciate what is most beautiful the pearl of the Ionian Sea can offer.

On the other hand, from the front, the view plunges overhanging the sea and then gets lost in a boundless horizon where water and sky become one; on the other, the view reclienes on the side of the hill that houses the ancient vestige of the Greek-Roman amphitheater, and then slowly approaches to review the historic Piazza dell’Orologio and the entire Corso Umberto, on which our ancient palace stands.

The room (approx. 50 sq m) develops on one level and is appreciated for its very elegant interiors, for the antique furnishings of great value, the pride of our Maison d’Hôtes.

It consists of a large living room combined with the sleeping area, very bright and a welcoming bathroom, with fine wall tiles, an oval bathtub and an emotional shower for moments of relax. A suite that welcomes you during your moments of relax and while you take care of your business.

INTIMATE SPA SUITE
In our Intimate Terrace Spa rooms our guests will experience days of pure delight surrounded by the blue of the sea and the spectacular view of the Volcano Etna by night. Yes, we all need beauty, new and exciting experiences. Once arrived, you will be enchanted by the light that softly emanates this scenographic and superb place.

In a cozy and reserved context, our Intimate Terrace Spa rooms are designed to create a small world that will lead our guests to the outside world. The expressivity of light and the sense of eternity of the natural marble will make your holiday at the Hotel Metropole unforgettable.

The Jacuzzi on the terrace is the symbol of the emotions, the research of a wellbeing connected to the pleasures of the senses. The external space is framed by an arch made of stones belonging to the 15th century and two columns of greek – roman origins that during the Medieval age were carried with cables until the Ancient Theatre.

The history narrates that these columns were used to decorate noble palaces. Today we can enjoy their beauty and appreciate the splendour of the past.

DELUXE ROOMS
An attractive image, a tribute to the pure colors and light that characterize Taormina. Everything brings the charm of the past but also the symbol of a present full of meaning. Our Deluxe room is a luxurious room with an unforgettable view where the sea breeze will embrace your body and soul.

The shades of the blue sky meeting the blue of the sea sign a timeless rhythm framed by the whiteness of the room. Projected and designed to fascinate and let our guests dream, the bathroom is made of precious marbles to create a relaxing and intimate atmosphere.

DINING
Imagine the dedication of the Chef and its crew searching for new adventures in the vibrant gastronomical sicilian scenery, inspired by the colours of its sea and the landscape that represents the most authentic mood.

In harmony with the season, the restaurant of the Hotel Metropole “Bellevue” reflects the project of a NeoBistrot with a mediterranean style that celebrates and secretly resembles ancient sicilian recipes with an eye for details and for its aesthetic presentation.

The restaurant of the Hotel Metropole, with its magic atmosphere, creates moments where you will find yourself surrounded by the notes of an elegant sax Jax or the music played by our Dj Resident.

The restaurant of the Hotel Metropole is like a frame of glass where you can see through it deep connections with the outside world, the movement of every wave rising along the bay, the flowing clouds. A Gourmet cuisine that uses high quality products, an invitation to innovation and to creativity starting from the “Amuse-bouche” served by the moonlight.

An evening between delicacy of Mediterranean cuisine and local wines. Metropole’s kitchen is open to all hotel guests and occasional diners who wish to appreciate the delicacies of Mediterranean cuisine in a reserved and refined atmosphere: the ideal place to spend a romantic evening between the pleasure of the palate and that of the conviviality.

At Metropole’s you can enjoy a delicious dinner for two from one of the most suggestive terraces of Taormina: in an environment with a very intimate character where the pleasure of sight is intertwined with the pleasures of taste, against the background of those breathtaking panoramas that also bewitched Goethe in visit to Sicily.

Can you imagine anything more romantic than a gourmet dinner based on the best dishes of our culinary tradition against the backdrop of the beautiful bay of Naxos?

THE BREAKFAST
Virtuous details for this precious moment of the day. The international breakfast of the Hotel Metropole offers a variety of cakes and tarts carefully realized by our Pastry Chef with seasonal and fresh ingredients.

The breakfast area guarantees privacy and tranquility, a peaceful place for your sweet awakenings in open air where the view meets the shades of the sea and sicilian morning light. The style is typical Mediterranean, set on our panoramic terrace, it will become a precious ritual during your holiday. Our mission is to offer our breakfast in total freedom “where, when and as you desire”.

THE WINES
To accompany the highly prized preparations proposed by our Chef, an extensive wine list, a painstaking and accurate selection of the best wines from all over the world that we keep in our cellar together with local products and the highly sought after wines of Etna.

Our attention not only stops at the selection of wines but also continues in the commitment and care with which we try to satisfy the wishes of our guests, the simple wine lover, the most expert winemaker and the sommelier eager to appreciate the scents of the territory.

A special mention deserves our highly prized selection of French bubbles. Between Champagne and Cremant, to discover the best French wines. Although aware of the very high quality that our classic method sparkling wines are capable of releasing, we wanted to offer our guests the opportunity to choose bottles that, alone, are able to give those sensations that only a good French wine allows you to appreciate.

And it is with this philosophy that we have introduced a wide range of French bubbles into the wine list, from blanc de blancs to blanc de noirs, passing through rosés, from pas dosè to doux, from Cru ai Clos.

SUNBEDS & POOL BAR
As you enter our main door in Corso Umberto, you feel a sensation of discovery, an unexpected and surprising atmosphere. Everything is in harmony with all its surroundings. Every suite is unique. The infinity pool meets the horizon and the brightness of the sea along the Naxos Bay.

The experience of a journey where freedom and conviviality meet new sensations. The Lobby area welcomes our visitors in an open space where the Reception blends with the Bar creating a visual continuity.

The typical sicilian Modicana stone reminds of a wonderful Sicily, land of sea, wind, spirit and beauty that gives back the charme of the old times but at the same time highlights its sophisticated and cosmopolitan soul. These are the elements that give personality to this Boutique Hotel in the heart of Taormina. From the first impression you can perceive the eclectic atmosphere of this place.

PANORAMIC LUNCH ON THE TERRACE 
Good cuisine combined with a fine selection of local and international wines. The flavors and aromas of Sicily bite after bite: at Metropole Hotel you can also eat outdoors. The structure has decided to allocate one of the panoramic terraces for refreshment, offering guests the opportunity to have lunch or dinner outdoors.

At Metropole Hotel, meals become an opportunity to enjoy a moment of jovial conviviality in an exclusive and relaxing atmosphere, an ideal moment for the pleasure of your eyes and palate.

JAZZ CLUB
The Metropole Jazz Night is a vibrant and surprisingly place, the heart beating of the nightlife of Taormina. This connection with Jazz music derives from the owner of the Maison who, from the age of 8, is a jazz lover and a real passionate about music.

Jazz musicians experience the emotion of sharing their music with the public. A fresh inspiration and spontaneity characterizes the rhythm of the “Metropole Jazz Night”. The romantic and fascinated atmosphere created by the Jazz Orchestra makes our guests full of happiness and peace.

SPA & WELLNESS
Our Spa rises in an exclusive and reserved environment, in the oldest part of the building, there’s, the space that Metropole’s Hotel has dedicated to the psycho-physical wellness of its guests, the place in which you can refuge yourself to enjoy a few hours of relax.

Find your wellness among the bubbles of our whirlpool, set in an architecture of Greek-Roman columns, and enjoy a short break between treatments on the lava stone beds of the posarium area, among scented herbal teas and geometries of extraordinary beauty.

Thanks to its atmosphere and a wide range of exclusive treatments, hotel Metropole’s SPA represents an oasis of peace away from the chaos of the city: the place to regenerate, take care of your body and dedicate time alone or together with your partner.

Hotel Metropole’s T wellness centre is also the perfect location for special or great occasions , open to all our hotel’s guests especially for those who simply want to relax for a few hours in a welcoming and reserved environment designed for couple treatments too.

TREATMENTS
We also offer our guests various gel treatments made of Aloe Vera , extracted directly from a plant located in the solarium area of the hotel’s swimming pool. The natural properties of Aloe Vera have a beneficial effect on the whole body with a decongestant, revitalizing and restructuring action.

After one of our treatments the skin will be visibly hydrated, radiant, purified from dirt and impurities and visibly more elastic and soft too. Come and visit us to treat yourself with one of the exclusive 100% Aloe Vera treatments, a plant with a thousand benefits , and above all, for the health of your skin.

The gel that is extracted from the leaves has proven to have anti-aging properties, which is why we use it for our anti-aging face treatments, and it is also an excellent emollient with dermo-protective action.

THE CRYSTAL WATER
The journey in our Maison continues reaching the pool, the blue of its water crosses the horizon and the brightness of the surrounding landscape. Inspired by an idea of freedom, our pool enhances a sense of relaxation and energy.

This secret intimacy together with this unique panoramic view reflect the strong identity of this Hotel that has the privilege to narrate its timeless history and noble past. The ancient walls belong to the ‘1400 and were brought back to light during the refurbishment. They are now the frame of the solarium area and Bar.

TAORMINA
If we had to suggest the most suggestive destination in Sicily then the answer would be one: Taormina. Greek, Byzantine, Roman and Norman city. Taormina is today the tourist capital of the entire island, capable of attracting the attention of both new tourists and those who already know it but who never miss an opportunity to revisit it.

A magical city capable of capturing attention and penetrating your heart like the most lightning-fast of Cupid’s arrows. A town that manages to put anyone at ease in a fascinating atmosphere that attracts and seduces tourists to venture and discover every single alley, visit each shop and stroll without ever getting tired or bored.

If you love art but also history and architecture you should definitely visit the Church of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, built in the mid-17th century on the remains of the ancient Roman Odeon, and the Cathedral of San Nicolò, built around 18th century.

Do not miss the Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano, a Norman-era structure but on whose facades it is possible to admire friezes of Muslim ancestry and the Ancient Theatre able to offer a panorama that to define breathtaking is certainly an understatement.

In the summer, the sea is the most popular attraction and every point of the coast is a real wonder of nature. For simple sea lovers or for those who practice snorkeling at any level, the waters lapping Taormina represent a small paradise.

Particularly attractive is Isola Bella, a very small islet, very close to Taormina and which, in moments of low tide, it is possible to reach on foot along the small tongue of sand that connects it to Sicily.

Other important events are related to particular periods of the year, such as the Taormina’s Carnival, the international book festival which takes place towards the end of June and which generally anticipates Taormina’s Film Fest, or the living nativity scene during Christmas period.

THE ANCIENT THEATRE OF TAORMINA
With its roman structure, the Ancient Theatre of Taormina is an architectural jewel that fascinates and welcomes travelers from all over the world. Built by the Greeks around the third century BC with a diameter of 109 metres, the theatre is composed of three parts: the scene, the orchestra and the cavea.

It was later expanded by the Romans, who inserted columns, statues and ornaments. This famous theatre enriched with its magnificent view, today hosts important ceremonies such as the David di Donatello Awards, Taormina Arte, special concerts, the Taormina Film Festival and all the lyrics season.

CASTELMOLA
Dominating the Ionian sea from above, Castelmola is a medieval town reachable through the ancient path of the Saracens. Considered one of the most beautiful towns of Italy, in Castelmola time seems to have stopped.

Thanks to its elevated position, from the main square it is possible to admire a spectacular panorama of the Ionian coast. This small town still maintains the magical atmosphere of the old times in all of its narrow streets.

Its name derives from the normans castle set on the top of the town, whose ruins still emanate strong emotions and create a charming atmosphere in all the surrounding area. From there you can see even the Calabria region. The Mother Church is in baroque and roman style, with four marble altars placed one in front of the other.

THE ALCANTARA GORGES 
Another itinerary for those who love nature and the beauties that our territory: impossible not to let yourself be carried away by the suggestive views of the Alcantara Gorges, a breathtaking Sicilian natural canyon.

During the route that will take you to your destination you will have the privilege of admiring a beautiful panorama made in Sicily, characterized by those citrus groves, famous all over the world for the colors, scents and flavors they can offer, from an expanse of olive groves and numerous grazing herds.

A naturalistic tour to appreciate a classic Sicilian glimpse up close. Once you arrive at your destination you will have the opportunity, using modern multimedia installations, to receive information on the Botanical and Geological Park that you will meet before proceeding to the gorges.

At this point you can choose between two paths, the simplest one that allows you to reach the river through an elevator, or the more tiring but decidedly more exciting one that will accompany you to the banks of the Alcantara river through a suggestive passage surrounded by nature.

This last path will allow you to totally immerse yourself in the uncontaminated nature of the park, assimilating its perfectly distributed geometric shapes, and becoming aware of the almost infinite power of mother nature.

We finally arrive at the banks of Alcantara River, in summer, it is possible to immerse yourself in the waters of the river which, someone would call icy, a river path where the water undergoes a natural purification, visually showing an incredible transparent color.

MOUNT ETNA
Mt.Etna today represents one of the most iconic symbols of Sicily, a stage of great tourist interest that knows no seasonality; in summer it offers very suggestive trekking routes and in winter it turns into a very popular ski resort.

Nature lovers, but in general those who like to rig up a long walk in the woods or more demanding walks among the steep mountain roads, can’t certainly give up to challenge one of the highest peaks in Sicily. Just go up in altitude to find yourself in the midst of a lunar landscape where a single photo posted on social networks can literally flood you with likes and comments from fascinated users.

If then, you have the opportunity to admire the fireworks visible during the eruptions, then can certainly tell the world that you have seen one of the most exciting natural shows ever. Just get the right equipment and embark on this adventure among porous volcanic rocks and beautiful “fireworks” shows at night, a moment of great charm that nature can give you.

For an excursion worthy of note, but above all, for your safety, the advice is always to rely on a guide and not only because without the higher parts of the volcano would be precluded, but because, by participating in an organized tour, you will discover very interesting things that you could hardly appreciate on your own: the guide, along the way, will explain to you how dragon glass (obsidian) is obtained, how the Grotta del Gelo was formed on the north-western side (a gigantic three-century icebox) 2000 meters above sea level or how far debris fired could go during a volcanic eruption.

In addition to pure sporting pleasure, Etna offers a very valuable terroir for the cultivation of vines and the consequent production of excellent wine, which is now in great demand both on the domestic and foreign markets.

There are many wineries that in these years were born right on the slopes of the volcano. So if you are a wine lover or a “bottled grape” lover during your stay in Taormina, you will also be able to visit the nearest wineries and taste the best local wines, discovering the native vines of Mt. Etna.

ROMANTIC & MAGICAL TAORMINA
Defined by Goethe as “the biggest masterpiece of art and nature”, the beautiful city of Taormina is considered the pearl of Sicily for its amazing views. With Mount Etna on the back and with the surrounding green hills, Taormina is certainly one of the most beautiful destinations of the island, able to fascinate the eyes and the imagination with its stunning bay.

The classic itinerary starts in Porta Messina, on the north side. This door of medieval origins represents the main entrance to this greek- roman city. Walking through Corso Umberto I, you get to the heart of Taormina. This is the main street full of exclusive bars and restaurants, jewellery shops, artisanals and luxury boutiques, typical sicilian restaurants where eating good fish and drinking local wines.

Arriving in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II you can admire the Church of Santa Caterina, the Museum of Art inside a baroque building with its arabic tower and the Odeon built under the Roman Empire with clay stones. A few steps ahead, Piazza IX Aprile with its panoramic terrace will offer a spectacular view of Taormina.

The Ancient Theatre represents the most important architectural and cultural monument in the city. With its greek origins totally built on the stones, together with the opulence of Mount Etna and the beauty of Ionian Sea create a breathtaking frame overlooking the brighting bay of Naxos.

Rooms: 25

Price: from 411 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelmetropoletaormina.it