The family-owned Villa Schuler was converted from a villa into a hotel in 1905. In recent years the hotel has been extensively refurbished, always emphasizing its original elegance, charm and atmosphere. Constantly updating features and services.
Superbly situated high above the Ionian Sea, its unique position offers stupendous views of snow-capped Mount Etna and the Bay of Naxos. Centrally located next to the delightful Botanical Gardens and just 2 minutes walk from Taormina’s famous traffic free “Corso Umberto”. The ancient Greek-Roman theatre and the cable car to the beaches are also just a 10 minute walk away. The hotel is surrounded by its own extensive, subtropical, shady terraced gardens, where the fragrance of jasmine and bougainvillea flowers blend into a heaven for guests seeking comfortable, romantic surroundings. Superbly situated high above the Ionian Sea in a unique position in the center of old Taormina, surrounded by its own extensive, subtropical, shady terraced gardens with palms, pine trees and old cypresses.
The Villa overlooks the Bay of Naxos in a quiet and panoramic position amidst one of the most scenic natural locations of Sicily, from where you can simultaneously see the neighbouring botanical gardens “Duchi di Cesarò”, the ancient Greek-Roman theatre, the Cape of Taormina, the charming bay of Naxos and the majestic silhouette of Mount Etna.
On some clear days you can overlook the whole southern coastline of Sicily as far as Catania, Augusta and Syracuse. The location is convenient and central, just a 2 minute walk to the botanical gardens and the famous traffic free “Corso Umberto”, whilst the bus-terminal and the cable-car to the beaches are only 10 minutes walk away.
Taormina, undisputed gem of tourism in Sicily, is the ideal location from which to set off for daily trips in the area to discover the natural and artistic beauties of the eastern and central parts of the Island, as well as the neighbouring characteristic small towns of Castelmola and Naxos, the nature reserves of Isola Bella and Fiumefreddo, the Alcantara gorges, Mount Etna, the park of the Nebrodi mountains, the Aeolian Islands, Acitrezza, Messina, and the baroque cities of Acireale, Catania and Syracuse. Even Agrigento and Piazza Armerina can easily be reached in a day. With a half hour’s drive you can reach the “Picciolo” Golf Club in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the slopes of Mount Etna.
A large exotic garden under old trees on the town side, where our guests can enjoy the many shady, furnished hideaway corners to read or chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Strolling through our garden it only takes 2 minutes to reach the famous traffic free “Corso Umberto” with its small side streets and “piazzette” with their kaleidoscope of “trattorie” and wine bars.
Then there is our panoramic palm-terrace overlooking the sea on which - we are sure - you will enjoy a truly memorable breakfast. You have the choice of having an “à la carte” enhanced breakfast, served either in the non-smoking breakfast room, on the panoramic terrace overlooking the whole coastline, in the palm-terrace pavilion or in the privacy of your own room. |
