Located in the glamorous Sicilian town of Taormina, Hotel Villa Carlotta is an independent luxury boutique hotel highly sought-after by both local and international travellers looking for the very best that Sicily and Italy have to offer.

Built in 1860 for a local aristocratic family, this chic 29-room property, which is a member of the select Small Luxury Hotels of the World, offers mesmerising views across the Ionian Sea and of Mount Etna.

Highly acclaimed Studio Area Firenze was in charge of the interior design of all rooms, including five suites, 4 luxury apartments, and two grand villas. A mix of period and “modern classic” pieces featuring the best Italian design, as well as the carefully selected colours and materials, give a warm atmosphere of elegance and comfort to this stunning property. (Please click on photo to enlarge and see slideshow).

Beautiful gardens nestled among Roman ruins, a gorgeous outdoor pool with spectacular ocean vistas, and an elegant rooftop restaurant (led by Head Chef David Costa) offering Sicilian and Italian cuisine ensure that this coastal idyll exudes peace and exclusivity.

Villa Carlotta gracefully and effortlessly provides a stylish refuge for the discerning traveller looking for high quality with personality and true Sicilian style.

Website: www.hotelvillacarlottataormina.com

Address: Via Luigi Pirandello, 81, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy

Telephone: +39 0942 626058

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