Villa Carlotta

This was a wonderful, small boutique hotel in a magical location which exceeded our expectations . The location is secluded enough from the bustling crowds but close to all of the main attractions of the wonderful Taormina .It has recently been refurbished so everything is new but very well done. Our room was large and very tastefully decorated. with a large balcony with a breathtaking view of the ocean and the hotel nice garden . We spent much of our time on the balcony with a bottle of wine relaxing on the comfortable outdoor furniture enjoying the view. The bathroom was decked out in marble with unique toiletries , robes and slippers ... in other words, we felt the character and chic style , very Italian. The colors they chose are so airy and the room is delightfully spacious . The buffet breakfast was a massive spread of European elegance, not a tacky American buffet- and you were also able to order items from a menu in addition (included in the price), such as crepes... the wait staff was just perfect .In fact the entire time of our stay, we had nothing but an excellent staff- they have mastered when to approach you and when to leave you be- very flawless service in a friendly way, not snooty at all. Taormina is great and staying at this hotel made it even better!