The Ashbee Hotel - The Leading Hotels Of The World - Taormina
37.855406, 15.290201Overview
5-star luxury hotel in Taormina with a 2-Michelin-starred restaurant by Heinz Beck
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The Ashbee Hotel houses St. George by Heinz Beck, the only 2-Michelin-starred restaurant in Taormina, serving a tasting menu that changes with local ingredients. Breakfast is served each morning on the rooftop terrace with views toward the sea and the Nebrodi Mountains. The hotel also operates a bar and a tea room, and guests can order from a selection of wines and cocktails at the poolside snack bar.
Rooms & Design
Rooms at the Ashbee Hotel were designed by architect Charles Robert Ashbee, an early member of the Arts and Crafts movement, and each offers views of the garden, the sea, or the Nebrodi Mountains. The 24 rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms, soundproofing, and allergy-free options upon request. Accommodations include superior and deluxe double rooms, with some offering private patios or balconies.
Pool & Gardens
The outdoor infinity pool overlooks Taormina's Gulf and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with sun loungers and umbrellas. The pool bar serves drinks and snacks, and the heated pool has a designated children's section as well as a pool with view. Guests can also join walking tours or bike tours that start directly from the hotel.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Hotel the Ashbee sits 300 ft from the Greek Theatre of Taormina and a 3-minute walk from the main shopping street Corso Umberto. Nearby attractions include Piazza IX Aprile and the Isola Bella nature reserve, both reachable on foot or by cable car. The property offers a shuttle service to local beaches and the airport in Catania, 60 minutes away.
Services & Guest Amenities
The Ashbee Taormina was awarded Best Service by Condé Nast Johansens, and the 24-hour front desk provides concierge, currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out. The hotel offers bicycle rental, car hire, and a tour desk that arranges excursions to Mount Etna. Additional facilities include a Turkish bath, sensory showers, pet-friendly rooms with bowls, and a meeting room for up to 12 people.
- Dining: 2-Michelin-star restaurant St. George by Heinz Beck
- Rooms: 24 rooms designed by architect Charles Robert Ashbee
- Pool: Infinity pool overlooking Taormina's Gulf
- Location: 300 ft from Greek Theatre, 3 min walk to Corso Umberto
- Service: Concierge, tour desk, shuttle, pet-friendly
- Award: Best Service by Condé Nast Johansens
License number: 19083097A100416,IT083097A1445EETZ2
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about The Ashbee Hotel - The Leading Hotels Of The World
| 💵 Lowest room price | 380 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 36.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Fontanarossa, CTA |
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