BEST HOTELS IN SICILY

Villa Igiea, a stunning palazzo that offers panoramic views across the Bay of Palermo and just a stone away from the town, provides its guests with elegant accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Uniquely designed the rooms and suites of this 5* property are spacious and bright, with luxurious details and plush fabrics. Some of the rooms offer sea views while some also feature a terrace or a balcony.

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Mercure Palermo Excelsior City is a prestigious hotel located in the heart of Sicily's capital, on the famous Viale della Liberta, close to the Giardino Inglese. The hotel has 118 rooms and suites and offers the perfect combination of a sophisticated atmosphere, comfort and modern facilities. The hotel caters for a range of functions, from aperitifs and light lunches to gala dinners and business meetings. The elegant Liberty Hall is the perfect setting for romantic, luxurious weddings.

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Hotel Plaza Opéra is a hotel in Sicily where cosmopolitan is combined with a taste for tradition and a love for design with the richness of antiques, where lavish mixes with simple, reserved and immersed into the buzzing city life, embedded between Viale della Liberta and piazza Politeama, in the heart of the Palermo’s businesses, shopping, and entertainment. A few steps away from the historic city center, Hotel Plaza Opéra is a home away from home.

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Villa Athena is an oasis of luxury situated within the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples, which UNESCO has declared a world heritage site. Only two hundred meters from the Temple of Concordia, a true masterpiece of Doric art dating back to the 5th century B.C., Villa Athena is a perfect example of nature, art, and beauty integrating together for more than 2500 years. The impeccable service, excellent gluten-free food, and exceptional views await you.

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Foresteria Baglio della Luna is a charming 4* boutique hotel, just a few kilometers from the center of Agrigento, a town in Sicily. Originally built in the 13th century, the hotel consists of two historic buildings, the Foresteria and the watch tower, which has been restored to include beauty with modern amenities. Discover western Sicily with a magnificent slice of heaven through courtyards and curtain walls, overlooking an enchanting veranda with a view of the Valley of Temples.

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The magnificent neoclassical facade of the Des Étrangers Hotel & Spa dominates the harbor of Syracuse, in Sicily, from its position on the island of Ortigia. This 5* historical hotel has the elegance and style of a typical grand European hotel, featuring refined balconies overlooking the sea. Step into style in the impressive foyer and admire the precious marble floors, the stucco works, and gold decor of the walls and high ceilings, as you embrace world class services.

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Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel is a hotel in Sicily, located on one of the most well-known streets from the 14th century, where important nobleman lived. The refined historic building, a perfect choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, ambiance, and architecture, is close to the Cathedral of Syracuse and the Greek amphitheater, offering an intriguing selection of rooms with terraces and whirlpool baths, and an extraordinary staff who go above and beyond to make guests feel like family.

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San Domenico Palace welcomes its guests to a 14th-century convent, perched above the Ionian Sea. The hotel boasts with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the ancient Greek theatre. Guests can enjoy a wide array of luxurious facilities such as award-winning dining, a spa and a clifftop infinity pool. The rooms and suites are elegantly decorated, inspired by the classic architecture of the region and the color palette of the lush gardens and the beautiful sea. The property is spread in two buildings: The Garden Wing, which is a former 15th-century convent, and the Grand Hotel Wing which was added in 1896.Many rooms are converted monks’ cells, while most come with views over the verdant gardens and sea below.

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Known as one of Italy’s most glamorous retreats Grand Hotel Timeo is the first hotel to be built in Taormina. Prestigiously situated directly in front of the Greek Theatre the hotel provides the perfect base for anyone wishing to delve into the island’s history. The property benefits from beautiful panoramic views of the coastline and Mount Etna and the nearby hillside town of Taormina with its stunning churches, well-kept winding streets, acclaimed restaurants and exclusive shops. All 70 rooms are decorated stylishly with Italian flair, the suites offer spacious comfortable living rooms and luxurious marble bathrooms.

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Built in 1919 by an aristocratic family, the hotel is nestled among lush, subtropical gardens and above the Bay of Mazzarò. Only a short distance from the town center, you will be able to revel in the cultural attractions and sophisticated shopping scene of Taormina. Designed with elegance in mind and in traditional Sicilian decor, the warmth and sophistication of the hotel are felt through its plush fabrics, warm colors, fine artwork and wonderful views from balconies and courtyards. Relax by the infinity pool on the edge of the bay or swim in the crystal-clear waters of the hotel's private beach and when it’s time to dine, visit the property’s Oliviero restaurant and revel in its selection of dishes prepared with the best local ingredients with Sicily’s dramatic cliffs as the perfect backdrop.

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Located in a historical English villa, built in 1908 from the Architect Robert Charles Ashbee, in the center of Taormina, the luxury Ashbee Hotel in Sicilia has important elements representing the artistic and cultural heritage of the city. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful park, with typical Sicilian elements like lemons, oranges and grapefruits, and a swimming pool with a panoramic terrace with views of the Sicilian coast, Ionian Sea and Calabria.

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A short walk from the center of Taormina, the Grand Hotel Miramare combines the fascination of the old patrician villa of the Lo Turco family with the breath-taking view over the Messina Straits and Isola bella Bay. The villa, originally constructed in 1922, was later converted into a luxury hotel in Sicily, with various restoration projects helping to maintain the fascination of the mansion while offering all the modern comforts needed for your relaxing holiday.

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Hotel Villa Diodoro is a hotel in Sicily, with century-old history, also known as the home for people who enjoy the pleasures of life. Take advantage of the views overlooking Mount Etna and the bay of Naxos while lounging by the pool or relaxing in the secluded gardens, where simple pleasures become unforgettable. The Diodoro, a monument dedicated to the Greek historian, tells the story of how travelers discovered Taormina in their quest for beauty, sun, art and culture.

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