Hotel "La Pensione Svizzera" Taormina
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Hotel "La Pensione Svizzera" Review
The lovely La Pensione Svizzera Taormina is located around a 20-minute stroll from Isola Bella Island and offers a restaurant and a storage for belongings. Set a few minutes drive from the perfect horseshoe-shaped Ancient Theatre of Taormina, the 3-star historic hotel overlooks the sea and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.
A free buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Bam Bar is not so far from this Taormina hotel.
The medieval palace "Palazzo Corvaja" is a popular place to visit a 6-minute stroll from this family run accommodation. Places of worship to visit relatively near the charming La Pensione Svizzera include the Historic baroque Church of San Giuseppe.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spiaggetta delle Sirene, which is 1.5 km away. Along with other cultural attractions the 14th - century Badia Vecchia Stone Defensive Tower is nestled approximately a 10-minute stroll from La Pensione Svizzera.
The property offers 19 spacious rooms, some of them comprise a balcony and a terrace. For more comfort, bathrobes and towels together with a shower are provided.
Taormina terminal bus station can be found nearly a 5-minute stroll from this lovely accommodation, and Beach is set a 10-minute drive away.
Impressions
On a recent trip to Italy, I had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel "La Pensione Svizzera". From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with a warm welcome drink and was immediately impressed by the attention to detail from the staff. The hotel offered a variety of services, one of which was car hire. This made it incredibly convenient for me to explore the charming city of Florence at my own pace. The hotel also offered a helpful shuttle service, which I took advantage of to easily navigate around the city.
The housekeeping at the hotel was exceptional, ensuring that my room was always clean and comfortable. Additionally, the hotel offered tours and ticket assistance which made it easy for me to plan and book my sightseeing activities. In the evenings, the hotel hosted a happy hour which was a nice touch, and provided a perfect opportunity to meet other travelers and unwind after a day of exploring.
When it was time for me to depart, I also took advantage of the paid airport shuttle service offered by the hotel, making my journey back to the airport hassle-free. my experience at Hotel "La Pensione Svizzera" was memorable and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient and comfortable stay in Florence.
Positives and negatives
- Charming small hotel with an excellent central setting.
- Comfy and bright units with a modern bath and a panoramic view.
- Delicious and outstanding breakfast with high quality products.
- Rates are great.
- Some beds might be not that comfortable and could use an upgrade.
- Past guests say Wi-Fi was rather slow.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- airport shuttle
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- garden
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle
Services
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Relax
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Naumachie 460 m (1509 ft)
- Porta Messina 340 m (1115 ft)
- Isola Bella 640 m (2100 ft)
- Santa Caterina 380 m (1247 ft)
- Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari 930 m (3051 ft)
- Corso Umberto 650 m (2133 ft)
- Porta di Catania 1.01 km (3314 ft)
Summary
| ✔️ Rating | 8.8 / 10 |
| 🏷️ Min Price | $144 |
| 🔑 Rooms | 19 |
| ⭐ Reviews | 655 |
| 📍 Landmarks nearby | Naumachie , Porta Messina , Isola Bella |
| 🏆 Rankings | #3 in Taormina 3 Star Hotels |