San Domenico Palace Hotel

Built on the original structures of a former Dominican monastery of the 15th century, San Domenico Palace was trasformed into a hotel in 1896 by Giovanni Rosso, a Catanian nobleman. The San Domenico Palace has ever since become the most famous monastery hotel in the world. Reminders of monastic life are carefully preserved at the San Domenico, testifyng to a past that makes this structure unique: the cloisters, the images of the Saints, the choir stall, the sacristy, the lovely gardens, the rooms that were once silent cells of seclusion. Today as in times past, respecting time-honored traditions of home and hospitality, San Domenico welcomes its guests with a dedication and passion to ensure that each stay is very special, where unforgettable days are spent immersed in the restful tranquility of a truly magical place.

The restaurant "Les Bougainvillées" proposes Sicilian specialities and the renowned ”San Domenico Signature dishes ”. The restaurant "PRINCIPE CERAMI" awarded with one Michelin star, is located in a private and elegant room which design reminds us of the prince dining room. This fine dining atelier proposes an innovative gourmet cuisine inspired by the Sicilian gastronomic tradition. "Antico Refettorio" offers exquisite traditional and Sicilian cuisine in the romantic monastic atmosphere of the former monk’s refectory. "Giardino dei Limoni" by the swimming pool, protected from the sun under a pergola, offers typical Sicilian cuisine and a daily fresh fishselection. "POOL BAR" is the ideal place to recover from the hot Sicilian summer days. "Lounge Oratorio dei Frati", the ancient Dominican refectory, today a luxurious “Lounge", is the ideal meeting place for excellent cocktails, vintage Armagnacs, and to satisfy unexpected pangs of hunger even after midnight. It has a magical cozy atmosphere by the fireplace in winter and live piano music during the summer.

With a beautyful view over the bay of Taormina, this hotel is perfectly situated, in the heart of the historical centre of Taormina. It is only 6 kilometers from the railway station Taormini-Giardini Naxos, 4 kilometers from the motorway and 50 kilometers from Catania Airport.