Hotel Isabella, Taormina ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Corso Umberto 58, Taormina, Italy, 98039

Hotel Isabella is located in the heart of Taormina on Corso Umberto, the chic main street of the town. It is just steps away from significant historical sites, including the Greek-Roman Theatre. The hotel caters to guests who appreciate the lively and theatrical essence of Sicily throughout the year.

Location

Hotel Isabella is ideally situated near the center of Taormina's shopping area. Guests can easily access nearby attractions, including beaches and golf clubs. Transportation options include a red shuttle service called TaorminaLink from the Taormina-Giardini station to the city center.

Rooms

The hotel offers 30 refined and well-equipped rooms that overlook the enchanting rooftops of Taormina. Each room includes amenities such as a private bathroom, a minibar, and options for sea or historical views. Some rooms feature private balconies, providing guests with beautiful vistas of the surrounding area.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the elegant Sala delle Naumachie, which features remnants of the city's ancient Roman walls, during winter months. In the summer, guests can enjoy breakfast on the rooftop terrace overlooking the ancient theater. The hotel also has a cozy restaurant serving culinary delights and a cocktail bar.

Leisure & Business

Leisure options at Hotel Isabella include a hot tub, an outdoor and indoor pool, and a fitness center. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities, which are complemented by convenient business amenities, such as a meeting room that can be adapted for various functions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Landscape view

Shower

Bathtub

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Superior Double or Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Landscape view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Taormina100 m

Airports

Fontanarossa (CTA) 58.4 km

Train

Taormina Cable Car - Via Pirandello400 m

Taormina - Giardini Naxos Train Station 1.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

The continental breakfast was delightful, featuring freshly baked croissants and the scrumptious torte di Nonna that started our day on a perfect note.view full review

Spacious & Bright!

Our room was impressively spacious with large windows that welcomed in natural light, creating a refreshing atmosphere for relaxation.view full review

Breathtaking Views!

The open-air terrace was a highlight of our stay, offering spectacular views of Mount Etna and the coastline while we enjoyed our morning coffee.view full review

Superb Cleanliness!

The hotel maintained an exceptional level of cleanliness throughout our stay, making it a cozy and inviting place to return to each day.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Private beach
Lift

Services

Paid shuttle service
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Beach access

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Corso Umberto 58, Taormina, Italy, 98039

Map view

Corso Umberto 58, Taormina, Italy, 98039

City landmarks

Island

Isola Bella

1.9 km

Museum

Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano

610 m

Piazza Sant'Antonino 1

Castillo de Castelmola

2.0 km

Parking area

Porta di Catania

800 m

Via Luigi Pirandello

Arab Necropolis

600 m

Nearby

1 Via del Teatro Greco

Ancient Theatre of Taormina

430 m

Mall

Corso Umberto

260 m

Square

Piazza IX April

270 m

Via Naumachia

Naumachie

210 m

Museum

Palazzo Corvaja

50 m

Church

Santa Caterina

60 m

Event hall

Palazzo dei Congressi

100 m

Corso Umberto 1

Porta Messina

170 m

Church

Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari

530 m

Via don Bosco

The Odeon

60 m

Via Madonna della Rocca

Castello Saraceno Casteltaormina via Crucis

320 m

Church

Sanctuary of Madonna della Rocca

360 m

Piazza San Domenico

Chiesa di Santa Domenica

100 m

Piazza IX Aprile 7

Caffe Wunderbar

300 m

Piazza Duomo 8-9

Quattro Fontane di Taormina

540 m

Salita Palazzo Ciampoli

Palazzo Ciampoli

450 m

Piazza Santa Domenica 1-2

Ceramiche Manago

80 m

Piazza San Domenico de Guzman

Piazza San Domenico de Guzman di Taormina

70 m

Museum

Casa Cuseni

500 m

Church

Church of San Giuseppe

280 m

Salita Dei Gracchi 4 Letojanni

Good Fellas Art Studio

190 m

Piazza IX Aprile

Torre dell'Orologio

300 m

Viale S. Pancrazio

San Pancrazio Church

310 m

Via Dei Fabi 6

Pavone Francesco

310 m

Restaurants

Laboratorio Pasticceria Roberto

220 m

9 Via Calapitrulli

Caffe Solaris

80 m

33 Via Timeo

Strit Fud

120 m

Via di Giovanni 23

Kuttigghiu

150 m

Via VICO di Giovanni 5

Bar Capriccio

100 m

Corso Umberto 85

Mennula sicilian bakery

100 m

Corso Umberto 87

Gelatomania

130 m

Corso Umberto 7

Pasticceria d'Amore

190 m

Via Costantino Patricio 28

Arte Mediterranea Cafe

200 m

Via Teatro Greco 29

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly Staff

Great Location

Noisy Rooms

Uncomfortable Beds

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.6

Location

8.2

Service

7.9

Dining

6.2

James

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.2/10

I had a delightful stay at the hotel, enjoying a quiet atmosphere with a lovely terrace and great breakfast on the rooftop. The hotel location was perfect, though it could get a bit noisy at times. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff, making my experience even more pleasant.

Rooms

8.0

I found the rooms to be quiet and comfortable, with a nice terrace. The only slight disturbance was the loud whirring of the coffee machine at times.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding, especially the breakfast waitress who was always smiling and efficient. The staff throughout my stay were amazing, very helpful, polite, caring, and friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location on Corso Umberto was ideal for easy access to the bus station and the cable car to Isolla Bella. While it was situated on the bustling main street, I could easily walk to the center and enjoy all the nearby attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, particularly the breakfast on the rooftop terrace, was enjoyable. Although the food was simple, the stunning views from the balcony made up for it. The lukewarm coffee and tea were a minor downside that needed improvement.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered car hire, laundry, shuttle service, and tours/ticket assistance, providing convenient amenities for a comfortable stay.

Herbert

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.2/10

The hotel is located in the heart of the city on a vibrant street, offering a bright and airy room with street views, but noise from the lively surroundings may affect your peace. The service was kind and helpful, providing convenient amenities like car hire and tours. Though the noisy street is bustling, the central location near attractions is unbeatable. Dining, while offering lovely views, was basic, and the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The lovely, bright, and adequately sized room facing the street was comfortable, but the street noise could be disturbing.

Service

8.0

The service was kind and very helpful, suggesting useful amenities like car hire and tours.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly situated on the busy main street, ideal for exploring the city's attractions, but noise levels may affect your stay.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience, while offering stunning coastal views, was basic and could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Terence

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.8/10

The hotel offers stunning sea views from private balconies but the twin beds are uncomfortable. The staff is mixed with some being very friendly while others can be rude. The central location compensates for the distance to the beach, providing access to a private beach. The dining experience has its downsides but the rooftop terrace offers panoramic views. Facilities are basic with some areas needing improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were very clean with private balconies showcasing sea or ancient Greek Theatre views, but the twin beds were uncomfortable and the room felt a bit cold.

Service

6.0

The staff had a mix of friendly and rude members, with some being very helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel's central location is perfect for exploring, although a bit far from the beach. Stunning views from the roof terrace compensate for it.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had some disappointments, including rushed breakfast service, but overall, it was satisfactory with helpful staff.

Facilities

7.0

Basic facilities with room for improvement, but the rooftop terrace and private beach access add value.

Cyril

United Kingdom, November 2023

6.8/10

The hotel has a fantastic location in the center of the town, close to cozy terraces and the bus terminal. The rooms are in urgent need of refurbishment with a sea view, but the overall stay was comfortable. The service was polite and friendly, though less responsive for certain requests when booking via email. The location offers lots to do but can be noisy at times. The dining experience, while having a stunning view over the coast, needs some improvement. Overall, a decent stay for the price.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms are due for a refurbishment and come with a sea view. Some maintenance issues were present like cracked walls and nearly broken bathroom fixtures. The AC leakage was a major inconvenience.

Service

7.0

The service was generally polite and friendly, but not as helpful in person or responsive via email for certain services.

Location

8.0

The hotel is centrally located in the main street, easily reachable by bus, with plenty of activities nearby, but noise from the garbage people can be disturbing.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offers typical Sicilian fare with a decent view over the coast, but there is room for improvement in the food quality.

Facilities

7.0

Paul

United States, September 2023

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were quite small, the bed wasn't very comfortable, and breakfast had very limited choices. On the positive side, some rooms have private balconies with beautiful sea views, but overall, they felt a bit dated and in need of a refresh.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were quite small, the bed wasn't very comfortable, and breakfast had very limited choices. Some rooms have private balconies with beautiful sea views, but they felt dated and could use a refresh.

Service

7.0

The service was a bit hit and miss. While some staff members were not very helpful, others, like the lady with curly hair, were warm and friendly. They did offer to keep our bags after check-out and suggested a company for assistance.

Location

8.0

The location of the hotel is its strong point. It is right in the center of town on the main street, close to the bus station and the cable car to Isola Bella. While it is far from the beach, they provide a ticket for the private beach at Hotel Caparena in Mazzeo.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was underwhelming. The breakfast options were disappointing, and it was better to skip breakfast at the hotel. However, having yogurt was a decent alternative.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel's facilities are limited but sufficient for a short stay. The outdoor dining on the roof terrace was a nice touch despite the limited options.

Samuel

United States, June 2023

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was fantastic, overlooking the sea and the town, but the rooms were not up to our expectations. The service was exceptional, especially thanks to Katya Conti, but the noise from the street disrupted my sleep. The dining experience was great with a variety of delicious options. Overall, a mixed experience with some highlights and room for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were unbearable to the point where we almost considered changing hotels. They were a bit dark due to their odd shape, but at least we were able to open the wardrobe.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, especially thanks to Katya Conti. The staff were all friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

Location

7.0

The location was great as it is on Corso Umberto, close to the bus station and the cable car to Isola Bella. However, the street noise made it difficult to sleep in front rooms.

Dining

8.0

Dining was my favorite part of this hotel. The glazed cakes were delicious, and the overall dining experience was very good.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities need updating with softer mattresses and better heating, but overall they were fine.

Friendly Staff

Noisy Rooms

Hugh

United Kingdom, June 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is situated perfectly in the heart of the city, making it convenient to explore the surroundings, but the noise from the street and lack of amenities affected the overall experience. The service was average with a standout staff member named Fabio who was very helpful, even though the rest of the team seemed disinterested in providing information. The dining experience offered some lovely Sicilian fare but had some inconsistency in the selection. The location, while central, was a bit noisy due to its proximity to a lively street, yet it provided easy access to private beach facilities. Despite the shortcomings, the hotel's prime location and friendly service were highlights of the stay.

Rooms

5.0

The room was facing a noisy street with live music from a nearby restaurant, and the non-working A/C made it uncomfortable, but it looked decent when we first entered.

Service

7.0

The service was average overall, with one exceptional staff member named Fabio who was very nice and helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location couldn't be more central, right on the main street, although the street noise and lack of beach proximity were minor drawbacks.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offered some lovely Sicilian dishes, but there were inconsistencies in the selection and availability of certain items.

Facilities

6.0

Bradley

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers stunning views from the rooftop terrace and is conveniently located close to the Teatro, bus terminal, and cable car station. The service was exceptional and very friendly. However, the dining experience, although with picturesque views, was not very satisfying, and the room's basic amenities were lacking.

Rooms

8.0

My room overlooked the rooftops of the old town and the lively Corso Umberto with a balcony. It was very clean and comfortable, but it was very basic and didn't have a single window apart from the balcony shared with 2 other rooms.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was amazing. The staff were very helpful, polite, caring, and friendly. They were particularly helpful in providing directions and arranging taxi services.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel was excellent, situated on the rooftop terrace offering wonderful panoramic views. It was very close to Teatro Antico, on a great walking street directly opposite the jewellers, up in the shopping area of Taormina.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience, although serving typical Sicilian fare, was very disappointing. The views from the breakfast balcony were stunning, but the food itself was not up to par.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers various facilities such as car hire, laundry, shuttle service, paid shuttle service, and tours/ticket assistance.

Friendly Staff

Disappointing Dining

Robert

United States, April 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers beautiful views of the ancient Greek Theatre and the sea from the rooms on the 3rd floor with a balcony. Unfortunately, rooftop terrace access for breakfast is only available in summer, and it was a bit cold during my stay.

Rooms

8.0

The room had stunning views of the ancient Greek Theatre and the sea, with a balcony featuring roll-down security blinds. It was a bit chilly during my visit.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing, with very helpful, polite, caring, and friendly staff available. They provided car hire, laundry, shuttle service, and tours/ticket assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location on Corso Umberto was excellent, making it easy to access the bus station and cable car to Isolla Bella. It is right in the historic area of Taormina, on the hill, and in the center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with well-attended service. The roof terrace provided a nice view, but the coffee and tea were lukewarm.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers good facilities, although softer mattresses and better heating in the rooms would enhance the experience.