Eurostars Monte Tauro

“Amazing views”

Stayed here for 2 nights with a tour group. I was very glad that our bags were taken care of, as the driveway down from the road is very steep. Reception is on the top floor and the hotel steps down the cliff to the swimming pool on Level 8. Very close to the centre of town, and a lovely public... more

Stayed here for 2 nights with a tour group. I was very glad that our bags were taken care of, as the driveway down from the road is very steep. Reception is on the top floor and the hotel steps down the cliff to the swimming pool on Level 8. Very close to the centre of town, and a lovely public park/garden at the start of the driveway. Rooms are spacious, with balcony that overlooks the bay. Outside area a little tired, but rooms very clean and well maintained. Beware the pigeons on the balcony! I imagine there are some guests who feed them, step outside and you are likely to be dive-bombed. Breakfast was plentiful, with lots of choices.

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“Monte Tauro”

When built in 1971 this hotel was strikingly modern. Time has taken its toll, and despite energetic maintenance some fittings and structure are wearing out. Our room was comfortable with a spectacular view from the terrace, but the sliding full length window was almost seized, and the bathroom ne... more

When built in 1971 this hotel was strikingly modern. Time has taken its toll, and despite energetic maintenance some fittings and structure are wearing out. Our room was comfortable with a spectacular view from the terrace, but the sliding full length window was almost seized, and the bathroom needed upgrading-the cast iron bath was beginning to rust. However, these points didn’t spoil our visit. The great advantages of the hotel are the very central location and the panoramic view. from the restaurant and the rooms. The swimming pool is spectacular, accessed via a lift which plunges 6 floors from the entrance lobby, as the hotel is built on a hillside. The only point to watch is that vehicle access requires care and there is no parking-valet parking is offered at a cost obviously. There is a short but steep climb from the hotel to the central area. The staff are charming and helpful and the restaurant does a good breakfast. There is a bar. Petrel is no shortage of restaurants nearby. The hotel offers a good option for Taormina and is fairly priced given the general cost of staying in this very popular resort.

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“Nice views shame about the very dated hotel and access down to it.”

Soooo dissapointed in this hotel. Yes the view is great from your balcony, but the rooms and whole hotel are in desperate need of an update!!!!! Staff are generally friendly and helpful. There is a rather significant climb up many steps to get from the hotel up into town. Quite exhausting in th... more

Soooo dissapointed in this hotel. Yes the view is great from your balcony, but the rooms and whole hotel are in desperate need of an update!!!!! Staff are generally friendly and helpful. There is a rather significant climb up many steps to get from the hotel up into town. Quite exhausting in the heat. You also have to navigate the steepness of the hill when you arrive/leave with luggage!!!! Not easy at all. So, for just the view alone I will give this 3 stars, but I would advise you to look elsewhere until this place is refurbished and has better access to it rather than the steep hill!

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