Hotel Monte Tauro  

The location was pretty good despite having to climb a very steep hill from the hotel to the main street. The coffee was excellent and the breakfast was lovely with beautiful views over the sea.

The beds were very uncomfortable unless you like really really firm ones. It is rather expensive as the decor is a bit dated. However I think Taormina is an expensive location so the Monte Tauro is in keeping with local average.

Staff were excellent, they couldn't do enough for you. The hotel had a good breakfast but the best thing it was right in the middle of town and the restaurants. Also all rooms had a sea view and a balcony.

We stayed here for 2 weeks in September 2011 and found the Hotel excellent, the staff were more than friendly and very helpful and would go out of their way to assist. We would stay again. Di and John Lovett, Leicestershire, uk

We really enjoyed the location, however it would be perfect if the hotel had a couple of lifts!!! Spent far too much time waiting for lifts, only 1 in an hotel that is dependent on them. Bar was a bit un -atmospheric, however this didn't matter as its so close to town.

Not sure whether w got the 'superior' double room we paid for, as they all looked the same!!!!

Notwithstanding previous negative comments made by guests, this hotel is fantastic. The location was great with outstanding views. Close to a lovely small town with lots going on. The staff were first rate and the hotel comfort and cleanliness could not be faulted. Breakfast was top class with lots of choices. True, this hotel is not next to the beach, we knew that because the hotel information sheet notified us that before we booked. This hotel is a must if you want peace and quiet, great views, good food and friendly obliging staff.

Access to the hotel is difficult. It would be useful if directions to the hotel indicated that travel/access should be via via roma.

Friendly Staff ; Very good service; Location

Wi-Fi Connection

View from the room balcony is spectacular.

Good location. Clean and comfortable with helpful staff.

Location! Excellent view and great staff! Very easy in terms of services.

Too far away from the beach in terms of walking distance!

Taormina is built into the hillside and this hotel really make you feel that you are suspended above the sea. Very modern Italian chic in an old city, which was fun. Can walk every where in town from here . Great breakfast in a beautiful setting. Very helpful and freindly desk staff . try to book an upper room for better view and then you can walk up a flight or two of stairs to get to lobby instead of using elevator (we were on 2nd floor)

The view of the Ionian sea and mount Etna was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, ready to help with anything.

The lack of bathrobes.

-Schöne Hanglage mit Blick aufs Meer. Sehr schön gelegenes Restaurant / Frühstücksraum. Für italienische Verhältnisse sehr gute Auswahl am Frühstücksbuffet Hervorragender Service bei den Liegen am Pool

Nur der 1. Kaffee für die Kaffeemaschine ist frei (wir wurden mit einer Rechnung von über 20 Euro für das Auffüllen des Kaffees am 2.3. und 4. Tag) beim Auschecken überrascht. Sehr sparsame Zuteilung der Pflegeprodukte (Bodylotion) überhaupt nicht vorhanden. Bademantelservice (auch in der Juniorsuite mit beträchtlichem Zimmerpreis) nur auf ausdrückliche Anfrage

Vriendelijk personeel, mooie ligging. Pas op! vraag een kamer aan de Zuidkant van de liftschacht want dan heb je het beste zicht op de zee en profiteer je het meeste van de zon. Wij hadden de junior suite die zeer voldeed. Een mooi ruim balkon. Het ontbijt was prima, niets op aan te merken. Niet overdadig maar voldoende van alles. Vanuit de uitgang even de oprit van 60 mtr lengte omhoog lopen en dan ben je direct in het centrum waar je geweldig kan winkelen. Wij vonden het een voordeel dat er geen lawaaige disco's zijn in de buurt van het hotel.

In andere recenties lees je de horrorverhalen over de toegang tot het hotel met de auto. Het is inderdaad een steile afdaling met de auto. Omhoog (dus van het hotel af) is het spannender want als je een tegenligger treft heb je een probleem. Het is allemaal echter prima te doen als je de techniek beheerst van de hellingproef. Dus vanuit stilstand je auto weer aan het rijden krijgen op een helling van 30%. Of...vraag het anders aan het personeel...