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San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Sicily, Italy • Taormina • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,915 / night

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A restored fourteenth-century monastery on a Sicilian cliff with Urquiola interiors and views of Mount Etna.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors of historic properties

Highlights:

  • Fourteenth-century Dominican monastery restored by Four Seasons in 2021
  • Patricia Urquiola interiors in converted cloisters and colonnaded halls
  • Clifftop infinity pool terrace overlooking Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna
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A fourteenth-century Dominican monastery perched on the edge of a Sicilian cliff, with Etna rising snow-capped to the southwest and the Ionian Sea dropping away beneath the terrace walls — this is the structural inheritance that Four Seasons accepted when it took over San Domenico Palace Taormina and undertook a years-long restoration completed in 2021. The brief was unusually demanding: animate a building that had already spent centuries accumulating gravity, without flattening what made it remarkable. The interiors, designed by Patricia Urquiola, thread contemporary warmth through the monastery's bones rather than competing with them. Guest rooms carry upholstered headboards in taupe-toned velvet, pendant lights in blown glass, and onyx-veined marble side tables, the palette kept deliberately close to the building's own warm plasterwork so that old and new remain in quiet conversation. The restaurant preserves the original colonnaded hall with its tall arched windows and herringbone parquet floors, Urquiola adding circular iron pendant rings and loose grey armchairs that bring the room forward without disturbing its proportions. Outside, the infinity pool terrace — striped canvas umbrellas, teak loungers, a balustrade view over Giardini Naxos far below — makes the monastery's clifftop position the defining amenity. The property holds around 111 rooms across the historic convent building and a more recent wing, the two volumes visible in the exterior images as salmon-washed stucco stepping down through terraced gardens of cypress and palm.

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San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel Reviews

245 reviews

"Visited last summer, and the memories are still fresh and beautiful Forget the white lotus pilgrimage stories, that’s cool ok, but the hotel is all you need and ask from a hotel of this standing Beautiful design, mind blowing Crazy views (sea; etna, city…) Great food in every restaurant Amazing staff and customer service One of our best trips ever, looking forward to visit again!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 30, 2026

"Thank you for bringing Rosie back to her hometown. Amazing hotel, amazing people"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 21, 2026

"My wife and I just returned from celebrating my wife's birthday with a five-day stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Taormina, and I can honestly say it was among the best hotel experiences we have ever had. From the very first email exchange to the moment we checked out, every detail was handled with warmth, precision, and genuine care. The quality of service at this hotel is outstanding. Every member of staff we encountered, from housekeeping to the bell team, greeted us with a smile and made us feel truly welcome. A special mention must go to Francesco in particular and the other from the team at Rosso, the hotel's breakfast restaurant. Morning after morning, they went out of their way to make our breakfasts feel personal and special, remembering our preferences and always checking in with a smile and genuine warmth. Their attentiveness set the tone for the rest of each day, and we are enormously grateful to them. Before we even arrived, the concierge team was fantastic in helping me to plan the trip. They offered thoughtful restaurant recommendations tailored to our tastes, and the standout suggestion by far was Trattoria Rosso DiVino, which turned out to be an absolute gem and one of the best meals we had. Their local knowledge and willingness to put together a bespoke itinerary made all the difference in making our stay feel effortless. We also treated ourselves to a (couples') spa treatment during our stay, and it was every bit as relaxing and rejuvenating as we had hoped. The spa team created a calm, luxurious environment that was the perfect complement to our busy days of sightseeing. Ahead of our arrival, I mentioned a small extra wish: that we might be allocated a suite in the old convent part of the hotel with a bathtub, as my wife loves to take a bath. Not only did the hotel accommodate this request, but the suite itself exceeded every expectation. It was fantastic in every respect, full of character and charm, and the bathtub was the perfect touch for unwinding in the evenings. It meant so much that the team listened to this small request and delivered on it so beautifully. One of the loveliest surprises of our stay was the welcome treat waiting for us in the room: a personal note and gift from the general manager, a bottle of local sparkling wine, chocolates, and fresh fruit. It was such a thoughtful and generous gesture that instantly made us feel like valued guests rather than just another reservation. All in all, we simply had an amazing stay. Between the exceptional staff, the wonderful food, the beautiful suite, and the many thoughtful touches, the Four Seasons Hotel Taormina made this birthday celebration truly unforgettable."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 29, 2026

"This Hotel is paradise. The views are too die for, the gardens devine,the internals go backs hundreds of years, so the experience is magnificent , but it’s the team that runs this Hotel that makes it so special. Every team member is just perfect, caring and looking to make your visit memorable . Should you have the opportunity to stay in Taormina, you must stay here, you will not be disappointed"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 17, 2026

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