Hotel Isabella

Absolutely perfect location and the hotel is charming. Breakfast was great, lots of fresh pastries, fruit and cake plus hams, cheeses etc and the most amazing views over the bay. Rooms were quiet at night and so comfortable. Most definitely would stay here again.

We booked this hotel as we were attending the Roberto Bolle and Friends Gala in the Teatro Antico. The location couldn't have been better. It is a few minutes walk to the theatre and the location of the hotel is in the main shopping/restaurant area of Corso Umberto. The hotel staff were all friendly and spoke good English. The open air terrace gave amazing views of Mount Etna and the coastline. The continental breakfast was good, and the croissants and torte di Nonna were delicious. We used the local CitybySee hop-on hop-off buses, located just a few minutes away, to see all the sights and to take us to the beach. We used the cable car, also just a few minutes away, to bring us back from Isola Bella beach up to Taormina centre.

Because the Isabel Hotel was in renovation I was offered the room in Villa Diodoro hotel, probably ran by the same owners. Isabella hotel has very good location in the middle of "the old town", but Villa Diodoro is not very far from it, but it offers stunning views from every room. My room's view towards lower Taormina, the bay and Etna (corner room with corner balcony) was absolutely fantastic. Very good comfortable bed and very nice breakfest for both sweet and salty lovers. a definitely recommend that hotel, specialy with the off-season price which is very low imho.

Hotel is in a great central location in the old town pedestrian area. Our room on the third floor benefitted from windows and a balcony that allowed good views to the sea and far coastline over rooftops. The hotel is handy to all the major attractions, restaurants and cafes - it is also a short walk to Messina Gate where it is easy to catch buses to/from the station, and for day tours or a taxi. The hotel has a dated interior but our room was comfortable, with a reasonably sized bathroom. Breakfast was not extensive but included cold meats and cheeses along with the typical pastries and cakes. More than ample. The staff were also helpful.

The hotel location is perfect and in the center, clean and staff are very friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast and the views while having breakfast are spectacular.