Taormina

Recent Reviews: 74

• User:chongz726

  Trip type: Family

  A bit regrets

  26 Aug 2024

  First of all , the front desk receptionist was friendly and nice. However, the hotel was not that close to the airport as advertised and it costed us 25 Euro to take an Uber to get there. Besides, the hotel was quite old. Our room was on the 2nd floor without any elevator and that our familiy would have to take 7 luggages up. Additionally, I booked a 4 twin bed room as shown in the picture but was given a 2 twin bed and 1 small double bed room for 4 adults. The small double bed was not large enough to fit 2 adults resulting in one of us sleeping on the floor. Last but not least, the bathroom glass door was see-through and there was no way to get any privacy while showering or using the toilet. We will not recommend this hotel.

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• User:Holy_Innocent

  Trip type: Couples

  Great option for 1 or 2 nights close to airport

  13 Sept 2023

  Stayed for 3 nights as a base to explore Brussels and Belgium. Price is reasonable with free parking. Rooms are plain and minimal decoration and furniture, with a smallish wall-mounted TV (which had pretty good variety of programming). The bathroom was large in my room but this is not standard. The oddest thing was a mini-fridge inside a floor level cupboard which could NOT be plugged in because no outlet at the back for the electrical plug. I had to move the fridge closer to an outlet which forced it to be either in front of (and in the way of) the desk or wardrobe. Better than no fridge but very silly.Staff at front desk were super helpful and friendly. Bartender much less friendly whom only spoke French.Room door was not squarely hung properly as one could see a sliver of light inside the room above the door. Another negative was only one window that opened outward at the top (about 1 foot max). For a room that can get stuffy without air con. this is inadequate to make the room more comfortable. Apparently some superior rooms do have a/c. Front desk claimed that fans were placed in non-a/c rooms but not in my room. There was significant street noise at all hours even with my room on the side rather than street front, including garbage collection. Rooms with a/c can probably drown out most street noise.Front desk promised 24 hour service but no one was on duty at 4:45 when I departed. Just left without checking on account status.Certainly great for 1 or 2 nights. Any longer is not exactly recommended.

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• User:backtofront

  Trip type:

  What an absolute gem

  17 Jul 2022

  One might easily be put off from this hotel by looking at the entrance on a busy road - don't be. The staff and food are terrific. Alright the rooms are basic but have everything one needs.We arrived in Brussels airport from London and took a cab to Taormina. The outside looked a bit run down but we pressed on and glad we did.The receptionist, Brian, gave us a welcome and showed us to our room which was adequate and clean with a good sized bathroom.After refreshing ourselves we went to the bar for a beer and a meal. We were asked if we wanted to go through to the rear. We walked through two well set out dining rooms, with tables all smartly laid, to a large patio area at the back of the building with many tables, suitable shading (it was a hot evening) and sat down to one of the best hotel meals I have ever enjoyed, and I have travelled the world for over 60 years. We both ordered stuffed veal in breadcrumbs, deep fried and with a mushroom sauce. There was far more than we would normally eat but we both cleared our plates. The place is obviously popular as there were a lot of diners tucking in, even so, service was prompt and done with a smile and the kind of diner/waiter rapport that only happens with experienced workers in the hospitality business.Later in our trip we had already prebooked a night at Motel One in central Brussels, what a contrast. The owners of Taormina have forgotten more about how to run a hotel that=n the owners of Motel One ever knew.

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• User:rania_raw

  Trip type: Business

  Good for one night stay but could be better

  29 Jan 2020

  The staff was friendly but they were not professional. The orders were partially brought etc... The restaurant was ok but expensive for what they offer . The room was by the street.. ground floor . A lot of noise from the road and very uncomfortable bed. Breakfast was ok . No elevator for the first floor as well and very narrow staircase .

• User:alanmacdonald51

  Trip type: Business

  Welcoming family run hotel

  26 Sept 2019

  I booked one night pre-paid through hotels.com (US$111 plus €5 city tax). I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, the check-in was quick and easy and the welcome warm and friendly. Lorenzo, the son of the family who built the hotel, was great. He apologized that my room (106) was facing the street. However, I hardly noticed the traffic on the street outside. The bed was very comfortable, wifi fast, and many stations in multiple languages on the large flatscreen TV. The shower was excellent! Lorenzo booked a taxi that arrived on time. The next time I overnight in Brussels I look forward to again staying at Taormina. It is evident that the family has put their heart into this place. I also had dinner at the attached restaurant and the Lasagna was fantastic. Alan MacDonald Lorenzo M, Manager at Hotel Taormina, responded to this review Dear AlanThank you very much for your wonderful review! I'm really happy to read your kind words and look forward to your next visit in our hotel. I hope you had a safe trip back home.We wish you all the best!With kind regards,Lorenzo

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