The Leading Hotels of the World is, according to their website, a "prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing the world's finest hotels and resorts." Formed in 1928, the company represents more than 450 hotels, resorts and spas in 80 countries. In order to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World group, hotels must meet exacting quality standards in areas such as accommodations, customer service, cuisine and facilities. Four Leading Hotels of the World properties can be found in Sicily.
The San Domenico Palace Hotel is located in Taormina, on Sicily's east coast. The hotel offers two wings, the modern Grand Hotel wing and the historical, 14th-century Old Monastery building. Rooms offer such amenities as terrace overlooking the sea or Mount Etna, vaulted ceiling, private pool and mini-bar. Swim in the outdoor heated pool and have a cocktail from the poolside bar. Dine at the hotel's four restaurants or order from 24-hour room service. Relax with a body or facial treatment from the full-service spa.
San Domenico Palace Hotel
Piazza San Domenico, 5
98039 Taormina
Sicily
Italy
011-39-0942-613111
sandomenicopalace.hotelsinsicily.it
The Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza is near the island's western coast. Set amidst olive groves and vineyards, the hotel is about 10 miles from the beach and offers private beach club facilities. All 78 rooms and 13 suites feature balcony with garden view, flat-screen plasma television, soaking tub and walk-in rainshower. Some rooms also feature a private swimming pool. Hotel amenities include a gym, infinity-edge pool, tennis courts and the Nahklah Spa, which offers a wide variety of massage, body, facial and beauty treatments. Dine at the Dubbesi Restaurant, the lobby lounge, or the Sea View Restaurant at the hotel's private beach.
Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza
Via Salemi Km 7, 100
91026 Mazara del Vallo
Sicily
Italy
011-39-0923-675000
kempinski.com
The Verdura Golf and Spa Resort is on Sicily's southwest coast, set on almost a mile of private coastline. The resort offers a 9-hole and two 18-hole golf courses, six tennis courts, an infinity-edge pool, a fitness center and miles of walking and running trails. All 203 rooms offer a private terrace with ocean view, king-size bed, local artwork, a stocked bar, yoga mats, beach towels and stone bathroom with premium toiletries. Some suites also include a private swimming pool. The Verdura Spa offers treatments based on local ingredients such as blood oranges, volcanic mud and ocean water. The resort has four restaurants serving Sicilian and international cuisines, four bars, an extensive wine cellar and a gelato shop.
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort
Contrada Verdura Sciacca
92019 Sicily
Italy
011-39-0925-998001
verduraresort.com
The Grand Hotel Timeo is on Sicily's east coast in Taormina. Set in the mountains, the hotel features 72 rooms with balcony or terrace overlooking the Mediterranean and Mt. Etna. Other room amenities include a twice-daily housekeeping service, stocked bar, coffee service and fresh flowers. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to a private beach where guests can enjoy a free two-hour boat cruise along the coast. The hotel's wellness center offers massage, aromatherapy, sauna and steam baths, or you can order treatments in your room. Eat Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine at the resort's restaurant, which features open-air terrace dining, or relax with a cocktail at the Literary Terrace and Bar.
Grand Hotel Timeo
Via Teatro Greco 59
98039 Taormina (Messina)
Italy
011-39-0942-627-0200
grandhoteltimeo.com
