Via Baglioni Croce, Taormina, Sicily, None (146 rooms)
Description of the Ariston (Taormina) Hotel
The Ariston is a well-established hotel, popular with UK holiday-makers. They provide a friendly service and the location is just outside the main centre of Taormina 'old town', close to the cable car which takes you down to the beaches & Giardini Naxos, which means in a few minutes walk guests can enjoy the best of both worlds! Rooms are comfortable and quite spacious although some areas of the hotel are in need of some updating. For a supplement clients can upgrade to a room with balcony (on request). Great views from the pool and garden area!
Restaurant:-
Restaurant serving Mediterranean & international cuisine.
Families:-
Family rooms available on request.
Business facilities:-
Hotel has a meeting room.
Disabled facilities:-
Not suitable for wheelchair users as there are many steps up to the hotel. There are no specially adapted rooms.
20 mins walk:-
Centre of Taormina including shops, restaurants and bars. Cable car to sea level.
Public transport:-
Cable car to go down to sea level (Giardini Naxos & Letojanni areas). Bus stop is 50m from hotel.
From the airport:-
Taxi direct from Catania airport approx. 70 - 90 euro. Company 'APT' runs a bus every 20mins from approx. 5am until midnight to and from the central station of Catania. From here train to Taormina-Giardini station (approx. 4 euro) then short taxi ride or cable car up to Taormina then 5 min walk. 'Etna trasporti' (www.etnatrasporti.it) run a bus which goes to Giardini Naxos and Taormina from the airport. Frequency will depend on season so check websites or tourist office.
Parking:-
Limited parking close to hotel, some payable parking in same area - clients should check with reception.
Bar:-
Bar serving light snacks.
Room facilities:-
Standard rooms do not have a sea view. Balcony available at a supplement. No smoking rooms available on request.
Pool:-
Outdoor pool open usually April until October but depending on weather.
