The Ashbee Hotel

The “The Ashbee Hotel”, a perfectly restored villa from the beginning of the twentiest century, is a perfect combination of traditional Sicilian architecture and the more cosmopolitan English one. The residence was once owned by the general Shaw-Hellier who let the property be designed by the world famous architect Charles Robert Ashbee, one of the major representatives of the London Arts & Crafts movement.

Just few steps from the famous Corso Umberto, in the heart of Taormina, you will have the opportunity to visit theatres, museums and plenty of historical and artistic pieces of art, or do shopping in the exclusive boutiques or in the typical local art shops. You will also be delighted by the Sicilian and Italian cuisine, and have the chance to taste international dishes that have been originally melt to the Mediterranean tradition.

Situated within a wonderful park, characterized by typical Sicilian lemon, mandarin and grapefruit trees, “The Ashbee Hotel” offers its guests plenty of services and ideal comfort, following the spirit of the English Style, which perfectly symbolizes the welcoming atmosphere of the property. The modern rooms and suites which integrate antique elements, melt harmony, comfort, technology and taste, in order to guarantee an elegant and exclusive ambiance.

The Ashbee Bar offers its guests a warm, welcoming atmosphere and it represents the ideal place in which to benefit from relaxing moments, for example by tasting a tea in pure British style while enjoying the exclusive Sicilian surrounding.

The elegant Roof Garden with its spectacular view over the Ionian sea, the Calabria region and miles and miles of breathtaking coastlines, welcomes you for an aperitif with relaxing background music.
And after dinner, the hotel’s large Lounge Terrace will delight you with its evocative atmosphere.

Under the warm sun of Taormina you will enjoy the property’s solarium, snack bar and the panoramic swimming-pool in a green surrounding, where to read or simply relax.

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