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Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo
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The Wellness Centre includes massage rooms, sauna, steam bath and hairdresser's parlour. In-room massages and treatments are also available. ## Location Located in the centre of Taormina, the hotel has a prime position in front of the Greek Theatre, overlooking the bay of Taormina and Mount Etna. Set high in the rocky hills on the east coast of Sicily, Grand Hotel Timeo has long been known as one of Italy?s most glamorous retreats. The first hotel to be built in Taormina, it sits in the most perfect location. ## Distance 5 km to the nearest station (taormina / giardini naxos stat) ## Rooms The luxurious Villa Superior Sea View Rooms enjoy beautiful views of the Bay of Naxos from their balcony or terrace. ## Restaurant Boasting one of the most magical backdrops, a timeless panorama in which Mount Etna and Capo Taormina are the stars of the show, the Restaurant matches its location with spectacular Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine. The menu focuses on mouthwatering seasonal produce and local specialties, including Pachino cherry tomatoes, Bronte pistachios, capers from Salina, red garlic from Nubia, and fine regional wines such as Nero d?Avola and Moscato di Pantelleria. Reserve your table on the beautiful terrace or in the elegant dining room for an exceptional gastronomic experience. ## Exterior As with many Orient-Express hotels, this heritage building is a landmark within its destination. Let Sicily come to you as you admire its gardens, savour sensational local cuisine and sit out on the Literary Terrace where generations of celebrated guests have gathered in the sun. ## Lobby The lobby is modern in style and welcoming.