Taormina Park Hotel

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Oliver “OLiX” Simionescu

4/5Google· 3 months ago

We recently stayed at the Taormina Park Hotel and had a mixed experience, though the highlights definitely made the trip memorable. The Good: Location: The location is absolutely excellent and serves as the perfect base for exploring Taormina. The View: We booked a room with a balcony and a sea/volcano view, and it was worth every single penny. Waking up to that scenery was incredible. The room itself was decent and comfortable. Staff: The hotel staff deserves a special mention—they were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming throughout our stay. The Not-So-Good: Housekeeping: The cleanliness of the bathroom left a bit to be desired, as it didn’t look like it had been thoroughly or deeply cleaned before our arrival. Breakfast & Food: The breakfast selection was quite basic, and unfortunately, the sweet pastries lacked flavor. We also tried the pizza at the hotel restaurant, but it was very weak and basic—we definitely recommend eating out for lunch and dinner. (Note: We didn't get a chance to try the swimming pool, so we can't comment on that). Overall, it’s a good hotel with an unbeatable location and amazing views, but a few improvements in housekeeping and the kitchen would easily make it a 5-star experience. Let me know if you want to tweak the tone or add anything else!

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J4784DFianw

5/5Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

This hotel was in a fantastic Central location, with beautiful sea views from the balconies. The pool was of a good size, but could do with more loungers.|Car parking looked horendous, but the staff organised it by their superb valet service.|The room was roomy and clean, but could have done with a better shower in our room.|Staff were very attentive and friendly and were certainly prepared to go the extra mile. A special mention is needed for Savotorri, a fantastic, funny and friendly bar man.|Breakfast room was spacious and clean. Food was a varied buffet with plenty of choice, they were sometimes a little slow to refill items, but the omelette was tasty. The light lunch menu was also adequate. |Thanks for your hospitality

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Trip.com Member

2.7/5Trip.com· 4 months ago

On arrival the hotel said that there was a problem with our room and we were being moved to a different hotel. They said that they were moving us to Giardini naxos to another one of their hotels. Lucky I knew Giardini Naxos was a few miles away and not in Taormina, a minimum 30 euros in taxi. I explain that this would spoil our holiday as the reason for coming to Sicily was to say in Taormina. He shock his head in frustration and walked off he started to make a phone call and past the phone over to me.it was their central reservations team the man on the phone said you have to move hotel. He said if i still wanted to visit Taormina they would pay for a taxis to visit. I explained I didn’t wannt to just visit, it was where we wanted to be and if I moved it would spoil my holiday. I said I understand that they had a problem with our room and these things happen. However I would prefer to say in Taormina and would it be possible to book me in to a different hotel in Taormina. He said he would check and come back to me in 5 minutes. While I waited I also checked there was lots of other hotels of similar standard and the same price as I booked. In 5 minutes I was had handed the phone and the gentleman from the reservations team said he had checked and there was no other hotels available in Taormina. As i knew was not true I said I would like to talk to manager and handed the phone back to the reception. At which point the man at reception shock his head and give me a room. At no point did anyone say sorry that my room was not ready. They didn’t make us feel welcome in fact they made us free unwelcomed and unwanted. They didn’t explain the hotel or the area. He just give me a key and shock his head to say go away. I have never felt so unwelcomed and I payed for the privilege. If you have the choice to book a different holes in Taormina I would do so and not take the risk of booking this hotel. One good thing on the day of exit it was a different person on reception and she was very friendly and helpful. 1 out 10

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carmelm516

5/5Tripadvisor· 2 months ago

Lovely characterful hotel. Great location and views. Good size room and comfortable bed. Malin and Yuliya, who worked in the bar and done the breakfast, are excellent workers. Nothing was too much for them, especially in the mornings when they worked the breakfast room which was always extremely busy they always smiled and were very obliging. The cleaning staff were also very nice they kept rooms and the hotel very clean.

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Michael Piccolo

5/5Google· 3 months ago

This hotel is absolutely amazing. The staff were amazing, from the people at the front desk, to the bartender at the pool bar, to the maid service, everyone was welcoming, friendly and they went above and beyond for my family and I. It is also perfectly located. We were a 5 minute walk to the cable car down to the beach and the shops and restaurants are a 2 minute walk. The rooms were very clean and the views from the balcony are unmatched. We fell in love with Taormina and more than that we fell in love with Taormina park hotel. We will definitely be back!

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EmsieLJ

4/5Tripadvisor· 4 months ago

Lovely hotel, we booked a sea view and it did not disappoint! Yes, some areas need a little TLC but our room and the rest of the hotel was clean & tidy. The bed was made each day, the room was large & even the bathroom had a great view! There was a mini fridge with bottles of water (at a charge, replenished if used).|All the staff were lovely and the pool bar was handy! Could do with a few more loungers as the pool was busy but there were tables & chairs that could be used. Breakfast was fine. |The location is brilliant, the entrance to the beautiful park/gardens was just across the road and is a lovely way to walk into town. Bus station is just around the corner as is a view point of Isola Bella island and the cable car. Taormina is beautiful to wander around and spoilt for choice for food & drinks!

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MallamaciTours

5/5Tripadvisor· 2 months ago

This is an amazing hotel, great pool, nice size rooms, extremely friendly staff. Had lunch by pool 2 times, was excellent. Breakfast is fine.|Price is amazing for Taormina, quiet excellent location, many restaurants to choose from walking distance. Can’t wait to come back next year !|Grazie Cettina for giving us a room before the check in time with a terrace and amazing views!|Grazie Pina & Julia, you are both kind and friendly to your guests. Looking forward to seeing each other every year 🥰😘

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joannep160

5/5Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

Loved this beautiful hotel in the ideal location. A balcony / terrace view is a must for the stunning views that are amazing. The hotel was a delight beautiful pool outdoors great staff that were very friendly. The food was wonderful .Everything was clean & fresh within the rooms. A few minutes walk into the beautiful town of Toarmina and park directly opposite offering beautiful nature. I can't recommend this beautiful hotel enough transportation to & from airport was first class . I will definitely be returning