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Hotel Imperiale: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
Via Circonvallazione 11, 98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Guildford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Modern, top quality, great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012 via mobile

We were relocated here after the hotel we had booked was closed earlier in the season than anticipated. I think we landed on our feet - great location, nice view from the rooms small balcony, and very friendly but discreet staff. Breakfast was good, and parking very convenient but a bit expensive at €25/day. Very easy access to main town centre, and a free shuttle to beaches. Overall a very pleasant stay, and would use again.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Service and Great Location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

Imperiale is a really chic and "young" hotel. And the staff there is really nice too. They helped with anything we needed. Also, the breakfast in the morning is really good so be sure to go down there. The location is perfect! This hotel is literally steps away from all of the shopping and restaurants in Taormina. We'd definitely stay here again if we come back. The only drawbacks (and they're not even really drawbacks) are the lack of an ipod deck in the room and the shower. Water tends to leak onto the floor in the bathroom when you turn the shower on because of how it's made. We just put a few towels down though and everything was ok.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Singapore, Singapore
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Gym, staff and laundry issues”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Location-wise, this hotel is located conveniently near the nearby shopping areas. The breakfast is not bad and the rooms very spacious.

The gyms however is something else; it opens only at 9am (a test of patience for early risers) and the equipment is very dated. When no earpieces were available for use with the equipment, a hotel engineer who was present was asked for assistance. Instead he was rude and referred me to Reception despite being right there!

The laundry service also has issues; it isn't returned at the promised time and they have this nasty practice of using staples to label your room number to your clothing. This damages the fabric as well as gives you a nasty poke when you wear your cleaned clothes.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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St Helens, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Tantalising Taormina”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

Taormina is a place we would go back to,we only stayed for a week and it was not long enough.The hotel Imperiale is a hotel that we would gladly use again,it had wonderful views,really close to the maze of streets, clean room,good food at breakfast,champagne if you could drink it so early.Every member of staff was friendly and helpful .We enjoyed our stay.
WE RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL.

Room Tip: Get a room at the front of the hotel where the panoramic views are.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

This is a very nice hotel, up the hill from town but not far. The prices was pretty good for a 5 star property. The staff was very good and the people serving breadfast were wonderful. Taormina is a wonderful place, do not miss it in your life. It is a must.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Hotel Imperiale Taormina, Sicily
Address: Via Circonvallazione 11, 98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Region: Italy > Sicily > Province of Messina > Taormina
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Business Hotels in Taormina
#8 Luxury Hotels in Taormina
#19 Family Hotels in Taormina
#20 Romantic Hotels in Taormina
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Myths of classic Greece, the Sicilian sea, Saracen and Norman echoes reflecting on the snowy slopes of Mount Etna. Day after day, the silence, colours, light and the aromas of Taormina relate infinite pages of stories, legends and traditions. An exploration of trees and sunsets, starry nights, timeless moments in the exclusive setting of the Hotel Imperiale. Stroll up to Hotel Imperiale through the streets of the historic centre of Taormina; through the scent of wisteria and the colour of bougainvillea. The position of the building, standing above the roofs of the town, provides an exceptional panorama, with the Greek Theatre in the foreground and the sea, from Capo S. Alessio to the Bay of Naxos in the near distance. A short walk away you will find Corso Umberto, Taormina’s exclusive promenade, which has seen a host of celebrities make this small part of Paradise famous throughout the world: Maupassant, Goethe, Oscar Wilde, Vittorio De Sica, Sophia Loren, Gregory Peck, Greta Garbo, Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth and Liz Taylor. The magic of Taormina has beguiled many film directors over the years into setting their films here. Still today the world of cinema keeps its appointment every year for the Taormina Film Festival. Located in the heart of Taormina's historic centre, close to Corso Umberto I and the Palacongressi (home of the International film Festival), the historic Hotel Imperiale was built at the beginning of the 20th century and reopened in 2009 after restructuring works. The design and the restructuring has been carried out in full observance of the styles and local materials, such as the widely used volcanic stone, and has been adapted to modern requirements, in line with the philosophy of all hotels of the Exclusive Hotel Collection. The 63 rooms and suites enjoy Brazilian rosewood furniture, in colours reminiscent of the warmth of Sicily, its mosaics, ceramics and volcanic stone. The exclusive Pool and Terrace Suites boast a solarium or private terrace with a private outdoor spa bath and steam room. A panoramic outdoor pool and a Roof Garden treat guests to stunning views. This luxury 5 star hotel offers an exclusive 260 m² SPA with 5 CARITA and DECLEOR treatment rooms, the Anfiteatro restaurant with VIP room, serving traditional Sicilian dishes, the Pool Bar and a 200 seat conference hall making it an ideal place for important events and special occasions. ... more   less 
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