San Domenico Palace Hotel

Synonymous with Taormina since the late 1800s, when the original 15thcentury monastery was refurbished to create a hotel of the highest standing, the San Domenico Palace provides the utmost in hospitality for the discerning guest. Affording sweeping views extending from the Greek theatre to the snow-capped summit of Mount Etna, it stands in its own luxuriant gardens which offer a brilliant display of colour year round. The San Domenico Palace is a special holiday to be lived to the full, an unforgettable experience whose memory will never be dimmed by time.

In Taormina’s historic centre, 40 minutes from Catania Fontanarossa International Airport.

A stay at the San Domenico Palace is an irresistibly pleasurable experience. The warm sunshine, the bright colours of Sicily, the fresh fragrances and cheerful twitter of nature, make you want to stand and gaze out the window of your room, your thoughts wandering to the bits of history and secret memories that this old monastery jealously preserves.

Unique moments, a rare and authentic emotion that is difficult to put into words, pampered in the luxury and comfort that only a five-star luxury hotel can provide.
Nothing is more exclusive than a stay in a suite at the San Domenico Palace Hotel of Taormina. The charm of the rooms, the freshness of the decor, incomparable panoramas… plus extreme comfort and elegant details.

Deciding between the warmth of history in the Old Monastery wing or the spaciousness and sunniness of the more modern suites of the Grand Hotel wing is a choice that reflects each person's desire to live the emotion of a unique place in a special, personal way, privileged the emotion of a unique five-star.

Principe Cerami Restaurant History and culture, charm and poetry, knowing love for cuisine: such are the exclusive ingredients of the Principe Cerami restaurant, a veritable atelier of haute cuisine. The restaurant is named after the Sicilian noble who, in 1866, by virtue of an old, long-hidden will, came into possession of the Dominican monastery and converted it into a hotel. An innovative philosophy of hospitality has flourished ever since within the walls of these charming and lovely facilities. Fantasy and inspiration triumph at the Principe Cerami, in its setting, on its tables, in its food. A harmony of colours, a caress of soft lights and starry panoramas overlooking the sea. Age-old fragrances, delicate flavours, an ecstasy of taste. The Sicilian gastronomic tradition shines through and is magically renewed by the creative artistry of the chef, Massimo Mantarro. Oratorio dei Frati Lounge Bar The Oratorio dei Frati lounge bar is an atmospheric venue furnished with small marble and wrought iron tables and cozy armchairs, warmed in the winter season by the fire burning in the great hearth, the fireplace of the monastery’s old refectory. The quiet atmosphere is perfect for enjoying a hot cup of tea in the afternoon or a vintage Armagnac in the evening, while for late bursts of appetite food is served past midnight.