Albergo Vello d'Oro Taormina

At the end of the Fifties, a famous Artistic Pottery Craftsman occupied the ground floor with ovens and large show spaces. This was the heart of the now Hotel Vello d'Oro.

A part of that vast production of decorative majolica is still visible today inside the hotel, in the form of supporting Arches, the central Fireplace, the Fountain and the Sculptures in the large Restaurant Salon. Refined enamel work and brilliant blue and green colours, the result of meticulous study and research. Like the woodwork transformed into wall panelling and sculptures, the wrought iron, the plasterwork ceilings which decorate the bedrooms and common areas. Also to be seen are the unique painted fabrics. All this internal decoration gives the place an atmosphere of sought-after originality.

The contemporary construction fits in well with the sloping line of the hill which the ancient Roman Wall (visible in parts) follows right up to the peak of mount Rocca-Castello. Places to visit there are the Madonna della Rocca Sanctuary and the restoration work on the Arab/Norman Castle.

The hotel goes down to the main 'Corso' (main pedestrian street) by means of steps, and has asplendid unobstructed views of unique beauty; on one side, the Greek Theatre and the historical town centre and on the other, Naxos Bay and Mount Etna.

Panoramic terraces with 360° view (Greek Theatre - Etna); the largest of which hosts the Bar and the Restaurant, a small Solarium space furnished with sun loungers and parasols.

The lift goes to all floors, from the Bar-Restaurant (panoramic terrace on the 5th level) to the inside Restaurant (level 1).  This level also hosts a lounge salon with armchairs, games tables, pianoforte, television and bookshelves with books in various languages.

All bedrooms have a private bathroom with hairdryer, shower or bath - some baths with hydro-massage - various combinations with different views (towards the sea, the city or the Greek Theatre), many panoramic bedrooms have balconies or terraces of varying sizes,

All bedrooms have safes, direct-dialling phone, air-conditioning/heating, television with international programmes via satellite.

Breakfast - included in the price - is buffet-style with a large choice of fresh products.

Choice of Menus in the Restaurant.

Regional Cuisine.

Travel information

By car
Motorway A18, exit Taormina. Keep driving for about 6 km in the direction of the centre of Taormina ("Taormina centro") up to the parking "Lumbi". Take the road on the left of the parking which enters the "montetauro" tunnel, and follow it up to "Porta Catania". Take Via Fazzello street on the left of the arch, follow it for 500 metres, the hotel "Vello d'Oro" will be on your right-hand side.

By train
Railway station "Taormina-Giardini Naxos", from which take a taxi for about 2.5 km.

By air
Arrival at the International Airport of Catania “Fontanarossa”, from which:

• take motorway A18 Catania-Messina (direction Messina), exit Taormina
• rent a car (various companies available)
• take a bus to Taormina (takes about 60 min to arrive)
• take a taxi up to Hotel Vello d’Oro