Hotel Villa Paradiso (Taormina, Italy)

Nestled on a mountainside setting in Taormina, Hotel Villa Paradiso is just an eight-minute stroll from the remains of Teatro Antico di Taormina amphitheatre. This upscale hotel boasts a streamlined restaurant with 360-degree views of town, the Bay of Naxos, and Mount Etna. Boasting traditional Sicilian accents, all the sophisticated rooms come with balconies or terraces. Standard amenities comprise free Wi-Fi, LED TVs, minibars, and rainfall showers. Upgraded rooms offer direct vistas of Mt. Etna. Hotel Villa Paradiso features a glass-fronted verandah, a rustic library, and a 24-hour reception area. During summer, the hotel offers free shuttle and entrance to its beach club in Letojanni, which contains a saltwater pool and a private beach. Al Settimo Cielo, the hotel’s restaurant overlooking the beautiful Sicilian landscape, serves traditional dishes for all-day dining. Regional fine wines can be enjoyed at the in-house bar. The picturesque Garden of Villa Comunale is adjacent of the hotel, whilst the Palazzo Corvaja medieval palace is a five-minute walk away.