Hotel El Jebel

I was in Taormina in 1999. I thought it was a very cool place. This is not what I remembered, as it was much quieter then, but it is still such an amazing spot. When I looked for places to stay, this looked good online. It was not just good, it was fantastic. This is a small hotel. There are a limited number of rooms, I believe 12. When you walk in the door, they know your name. Salvatore in particular, who was at the front desk many of the evenings I was at the hotel made some great recommendations for restaurants. I wish I knew the guy that was there in the morning, but he helped me figure out some of things I wanted to do. Rooms were tidy and there was turndown service. I only ate dinner at the hotel one night, but the restaurant is fantastic. The breakfast at the hotel is one of the better that I have had. There is a small spread, but it's serve to order, and the dishes are unique and delicious. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. The views from the place are fantastic, if only it didn't rain so much when I was there. But I can't hold Palazzio Vecchio to that!!

The staff was exceptional. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The hotel is gorgeous and our suite had a stunning view of the Ionian Sea. The mattress was wonderfully comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. I loved seeing Andrea every morning. However, I would skip the restaurant, it was disappointing. There are many other great restaurants in Taormina. I highly recommend the Palazzo Vecchio.

Truly, a five star experience. It was better than we hoped for. It is right in the middle of all the action but, miraculously, peaceful inside. We had one of the greatest breakfast experiences of all time. The staff was so kind and helpful. The desk was always well staffed and people were eager to help. It’s in a pedestrian only area, but the bell captain waited for our car and took our luggage up to the hotel. We were impressed with our large room, modern bathroom, and the very comfortable bed. Good climate control. I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else in Taramina.

A TRULY EXCELLENT HOTEL Taormina is a town where you see over-heated day trippers walking side-by-side with the super-rich. One might be 'on a budget' and the other might sport a handbag that cost more than a year's wages for a local worker, as they peruse the top-end designer shops which dot the main street. But what about those of us rooted somewhere in the middle? We are looking forward to a holiday that is special, of which we will have fond memories, but we don't want to stay in a hotel that is starchy and 'grand' and the preserve of multi-millionaires. This is where Palazzo Vecchio comes into its own. It is a recently converted palazzo in a perfect location in the centre of the old town but just far enough away from the hubbub to be quiet. The refurb was clearly expensive and high-end but has kept a sense of fun with Moorish/Arabesque flourishes throughout. The rooftop bar is a must, with stunning views of Mount Etna at sunset, an imaginative cocktail list, very helpful knowledgeable staff, and an excellent DJ who knew to play toe-tapping classic pop songs along with up-the-minute contemporary music. The other guests were 'normal' people from all walks of life who were clearly not 'hard up' but neither were they the designer super-rich (I am not against people being rich, but you know what I mean - they are not necessarily fun, are they?). Every guest at the Palazzo Vecchio was definitely enjoying themselves as much as we were. Our room was stylish, spacious and constantly kept clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and informative, and yes, of course that is their job, but is it their job to walk you to the taxi rank, carry your bags, and make sure you are setting off safely? Apparently it is. In a nutshell, this hotel is special enough to be a delight, but small enough to not be impersonal. Fun, but classy decor, and did I mention the DJ and the cocktails?

Amazing roof top bar with fantastic views Not to be missed ! A lovely place for pre dinner drinks with yummy cocktails and complimentary appetisers .Great friendly service and atmosphere.Highly recommended.

It’s hard to do better than this hotel. The hotel itself and the rooms are absolutely gorgeous, and it is perfectly located. The staff and service are top notch, with the service perhaps the best we’ve ever experienced, anywhere in the world. Could not recommend this hotel more. The breakfast was amazing, and the rooftop bar perfect. Our family has decided we are coming back to Taormina (which is lovely) just to stay at this hotel!