Pet friendly Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina
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Grand Hotel San Pietro Review
Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina is a great place to stay in a historical district, nearly 20 minutes' walk from Isola Bella Island. There is private car parking on site and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Offering a free buffet breakfast, the Grand Hotel San Pietro invites guests to eat in the restaurant. Snacks and beverages are available at the elegant snack bar. Serving Southern-Italian dishes, Villa Antonio lies within 5 minutes' drive of this property.
The hotel lies around 13 minutes' walk from Piazza IX April and at walking distance to the perfect horseshoe-shaped Ancient Theatre of Taormina. Historical sights here include the ancient Odeon Ruins, which stands nearly 12 minutes' walk from this 5-star hotel.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Ionian Sea, which is a mere 250 metres away. Cultural experience in the area feature the 14th - century Badia Vecchia Stone Defensive Tower, situated not so far from Grand Hotel San Pietro.
Furnished with a writing table, the 63 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini fridge bar. For more comfort, a hairdryer together with a walk-in shower are provided. Some units feature beautiful views of the city.
Inter Etna bus stop is about 5 minutes' walk from this accommodation and merely 1.9 km from is enough to get to Taormina - Giardini Naxos train station.
The luxury hotel provides a community pool and loungers for an extra charge. The Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina offers a fitness centre as well as a wellness centre for guests to enjoy their stay. You can engage in tennis and golf. Beauty treatments at this accommodation include manicure, beauty services and hair treatments along with spa amenities such as a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. The Grand Hotel San Pietro also provides a business centre for those arriving on business.
Impressions
During my visit to Taormina, Sicily, I decided to stay at the Grand Hotel San Pietro. Upon checking in, I was warmly welcomed with a complimentary welcome drink. The front desk informed me of the hotel's various services, which included room service, laundry service, and car hire. As I had arrived via plane, I was pleased to discover that the hotel also offered airport shuttle services that could be arranged for a fee.
The following morning, I decided to explore the city and had some difficulty navigating the area. Fortunately, the hotel staff was quite helpful in providing me with tours and ticket assistance. I took advantage of this service and spent the day sightseeing in Taormina. Upon returning to the hotel in the evening, I decided to indulge in room service, which was prompt and efficient. Overall, I was impressed with the Grand Hotel San Pietro's various services, which made my stay in Taormina all the more enjoyable.
Positives and negatives
- Modern traditional hotel in a classic style building.
- Particularly good and beautiful location a 25-minute walk to Isola Bella Island.
- Surrounded by a hill and a mountain.
- A wide range of rooms, some with a balcony and a gorgeous view.
- Room decor is great.
- Free breakfast with beautiful view.
- Several dining options, including a freshly cooked Italian fare.
- Efficient service; amenities are excellent.
- Rates are excellent.
- Occasional complaints about rock hard beds.
- Past guests say breakfast might be a little limited.
Key Features
- 1 swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
- Private beach area
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Ancient Theatre of Taormina 320 m (1050 ft)
- Piazza IX April 800 m (2625 ft)
- Chiesa di Santa Domenica 580 m (1903 ft)
- Porta Messina 690 m (2264 ft)
- Santa Caterina 680 m (2231 ft)
- The Odeon 710 m (2329 ft)
- Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari 1.08 km (3543 ft)
Summary
| ✔️ Rating | 8.7 / 10 |
| 🏷️ Min Price | $493 |
| 🔑 Rooms | 63 |
| ⭐ Reviews | 459 |
| 📍 Landmarks nearby | Ancient Theatre of Taormina , Piazza IX April , Chiesa di Santa Domenica |
| 🏆 Rankings | #3 in Taormina 5 Star Hotels #4 in Taormina hotels near Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari #6 in Taormina hotels near Taormina Cathedral #8 in Taormina hotels near Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano #12 in Taormina hotels near Palazzo Ciampoli |