Palazzo Vecchio Taormina

A TRULY EXCELLENT HOTEL Taormina is a town where you see over-heated day trippers walking side-by-side with the super-rich. One might be 'on a budget' and the other might sport a handbag that cost more than a year's wages for a local worker, as they peruse the top-end designer shops which dot the main street. But what about those of us rooted somewhere in the middle? We are looking forward to a holiday that is special, of which we will have fond memories, but we don't want to stay in a hotel that is starchy and 'grand' and the preserve of multi-millionaires. This is where Palazzo Vecchio comes into its own. It is a recently converted palazzo in a perfect location in the centre of the old town but just far enough away from the hubbub to be quiet. The refurb was clearly expensive and high-end but has kept a sense of fun with Moorish/Arabesque flourishes throughout. The rooftop bar is a must, with stunning views of Mount Etna at sunset, an imaginative cocktail list, very helpful knowledgeable staff, and an excellent DJ who knew to play toe-tapping classic pop songs along with up-the-minute contemporary music. The other guests were 'normal' people from all walks of life who were clearly not 'hard up' but neither were they the designer super-rich (I am not against people being rich, but you know what I mean - they are not necessarily fun, are they?). Every guest at the Palazzo Vecchio was definitely enjoying themselves as much as we were. Our room was stylish, spacious and constantly kept clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and informative, and yes, of course that is their job, but is it their job to walk you to the taxi rank, carry your bags, and make sure you are setting off safely? Apparently it is. In a nutshell, this hotel is special enough to be a delight, but small enough to not be impersonal. Fun, but classy decor, and did I mention the DJ and the cocktails?

The staff was exceptional. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The hotel is gorgeous and our suite had a stunning view of the Ionian Sea. The mattress was wonderfully comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. I loved seeing Andrea every morning. However, I would skip the restaurant, it was disappointing. There are many other great restaurants in Taormina. I highly recommend the Palazzo Vecchio. Truly terrific!

Staff, the rooftop bar.

If you are tall, you won’t like the shower /bath

**Amazing Stay in a Great Location with Exceptional Staff** We recently stayed at Palazzo Vecchio, and our experience was outstanding! The location is perfect, within easy reach of major attractions and local gems, making it an ideal spot for exploring Taormina. What truly made our stay memorable, though, was the incredible staff. Antonio, Salvatore, and Claudio went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Their warm hospitality, helpful suggestions, and attention to detail made a world of difference. We highly recommend Palazzo Vecchio and look forward to returning on our next trip!

TODO EXCELENTE, ME GUSTÓ MUCHO EL HOTEL.

The only thing that I did not like was having to walk up and down the steps to the hotel every day, but that cannot be helped. I am elderly so it was somewhat of a problem, but it would not affect most guests.

We loved Palazzo Vecchio. The room was very nice. Well appointed. The bed was amazing. The most comfortable we ever had. There were so many lovely touches such as all the mini bar soft drinks being complimentary. The staff were very helpful and remembered our names.

Really everything was very nice. Only possible quibble is the shower wasn't quite tall enough for my 6ft 2ins husband.