Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo Italy
Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo
Via Teatro Greco 59, 98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy
www.belmond.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Belmond
Shareholders
New York Stock Exchange
Date of Creation
1873, property of Belmond since 2010
Hotel General Manager
After a ten-year thriving career as General Manager for several luxury hotels, in 2014 Stefano Gegnacorsi took the lead of Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, as well as its sister property Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea in the role of Area Manager Sicily.
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury
HOTEL Belmond Hotel Timeo
History & Story
Don Francesco La Floresta’s decision to convert his house into a hotel in 1873 made perfect sense. Ever since Prussian artist Otto Geleng returned to the mainland with watercolours depicting views from his guesthouse, he had received visitor after visitor. People from all over Europe wanted to see the panoramas for themselves. Well over a hundred years later, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo’s breathtaking vistas and unique charm continue to enchant.
Date Renewal
Light refurbishment in 2018
Main Strengths, Special Touch
– Stunning location adjacent to the Greek Theatre and right in the centre of Taormina
– Unparalleled views on the Naxos Bay and Mount Etna
– Six-acre tropical gardens and panoramic swimming pool
– Superb regional cooking by Executive Chef, Roberto Toro
– Complimentary shuttle service to sister property Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea
– Private beach with luxury cabanas and kids’ club available at sister property Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea
– Complimentary daily boat excursions during summer at sister property Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea
Location
Located right next to the magnificent Greek Theatre, the hotel boasts a prime position in the heart of Taormina.
Key sites/activities in the area
– Combine a fascinating trek on Mount Etna with a tasting of some exceptional volcanic wines.
– Set off in a vintage Fiat 500 and explore cinematic Sicily
– Embark on a culinary excursion in a small town near the Alcantara Gorge and learn how to cook Sicilian dishes, such as Pasta alla Norma and pistachio arancini.
– Take a tour of Taormina on the world’d most glamorous three-wheeler, the Ape Calessino
Fun Facts
We’ve launched a new, fine dining restaurant open during the summer months. Otto Geleng Restaurant pays homage to the homonymous German painter who long ago set the basis of Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo. We’ve played on the artist’s first name, meaning “eight” in Italian, to create an exclusive experience: eight sumptuous tables and a signature dish made of eight prized ingredients from the Sicilian sea awaits along with spectacular views.
Children’s Corner
From May to October, in a dedicated area next to the lobby of our sister property Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea, our Smile Club provides a supervised playroom where children can come and enjoy some time together with a professional English-speaking tutor. They can participate in exciting activities such as seashells hunting on the beach, authentic Sicilian cannoli making and many more.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites: 26 (from 35 to 98 sq m)
- Junior Suite Superior
- Junior Suite Deluxe
- Junior Suite Executive
- Suite Deluxe
- Suite Exclusive
- Presidential Suite
Number of Luxury rooms: 45 (from 20 to 50 sq m)
- Double Classic
- Double Superior
- Gallery Room
- Double Deluxe
- Family Room
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 71
All accommodation includes: air conditioning – 24-hour room service – Mini-bar – Complimentary wireless/wired internet – Twice-daily housekeeping service – Satellite TV – DVD player upon request – Courtesy lines by Bvlgari, Penhaligon’s, Molton Brown – Nespresso machines and Bose SoundLink speakers in all Junior Suites and Suites
Restaurants & Bars
– Otto Geleng : Join us in our intimate restaurant, seating just 16 diners, that conjures up the ambience of a noble Sicilian family home. Sit at a table set with baroque-inspired silver cutlery and locally handcrafted table linen and absorb the majestic views.
– Time Restaurant : Soak up the mesmerising views of Mount Etna and the sea from our spectacular terrace. Feast on Sicilian and Mediterranean specialties, accompanied by irresistible local wines.
– The Literary Terrace and Bar : Order a cool cocktail and relax as you absorb vistas that have entranced great writers and artists through the ages. Inside, the bar’s elegant Sicilian carpentry and antique fittings evoke a 19th-century winter garden.
– Pool Restaurant and Bar : From May to September, the tempting Pool Restaurant beckons. Sit in our shaded terraced gardens and linger over buffet-style appetisers, brick-oven pizza, pasta and specialities from the salad bar.
Wellness
We invite you to enjoy unbridled Sicilian indulgence at our wellness centre in the verdant gardens. We offer three single treatment rooms, a couple’s treatment room and a romantic alfresco gazebo for couple’s massages. We also have a hairdressing salon offering a full range of services. Sport-lovers can stay active in the Fitness Centre fitted with new Technogym equipment and a variety of exercise machines to help you maintain your exercise regime.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Our sublime venues, set in colourful gardens with their own private entrance, include palatial ballrooms and outdoor terraces boasting beautiful views of the Greek Theatre, Mount Etna and Bay of Naxos. The hotel is ideal for weddings and celebrations, as well as corporate meetings and incentives.
Extra Notable Features
Guests can enjoy the facilities of sister property Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea and its private beach. The two properties are connected with a complimentary shuttle service.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2018
– Travel + Leisure, The Top 10 Resort Hotels in Italy #4
– Condé Nast Traveler, Top Hotels is Italy #16
2016-2017
– Condé Nast Travelers’ Choice Awards, Best 20 Hotels in Italy #12
– Condé Nast Traveler, The 2017 Gold List
Number of employees
Up to 150