Hotel Villa Bianca In Taormina

This hotel is definitely outdated, this isn’t an issue for myself but I’ll be for others. Service is great and staff are very helpful. The bar attached was frequently visited for coffee and lunch. A minutes walk to both the beach and cable car which was very convenient. I would definitely recommend but if the aesthetics through you off then maybe not the hotel for you.

A three-star hotel is a three-star hotel. And you need to be aware of that when choosing one. I rate it very highly in the three-star category because: 1. It's superbly located. 2. Room 811 was very spacious and had a large terrace. 3. It was very clean, and the housekeeping service was excellent and daily (even though it was off-season in October). 4. The service was professional (reception, restaurant). Period. And if someone arrives with typical "all-inclusive" expectations and has no understanding of the unique culture and attitudes of Sicilians, they'll always find something to complain about.

The glory days are over. The single room can be accessed in two steps. The bathroom entrance is so narrow that some people might have trouble fitting through – it's closed with a folding accordion. Clean, with daily housekeeping. The upper building is accessible only by stairs – with a heavy suitcase, it's a challenge. Breakfast is monotonous, the same all week, with a large selection of sweets. For dinner, there are three options to choose from for a starter and a main course. Dessert was a surprise. Everything was delicious and efficiently served. Drinks with dinner are available for an additional fee. The staff is very helpful. The reception is open 24 hours a day. I speak fluent English and German. Unfortunately, renovations were taking place in my building at the end of October, so afternoons in the room were not very pleasant. Internet is ONLY available at the reception and bar. There is no paid Wi-Fi access.

A charming hotel that certainly shows its age. The hotel is old and has long since seen its best days, but it still retains a certain decadent charm. The property consists of two separate buildings. Guests with limited mobility should avoid staying in the upper building — there are a great many stairs. On the other hand, booking a room in the upper building rewards you with a truly breathtaking view of the sea and the coastline. The location, right next to the bus stops and the lower station of the funivia (cable car), is excellent. You can choose between an inexpensive bus ride to Taormina’s upper town or a slightly pricier cable car. The area is not recommended for pedestrians: traffic is heavy, and the road shoulders are extremely narrow. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant is adequate but very Italian. The selection is largely based on sweet pastries, and the only vegetables available are a few small slices of tomato. Nevertheless, everyone is sure to find enough to put together a breakfast to their liking. The restaurant’s menu is also very Italian. There is nothing wrong with the dishes themselves, but a bit more boldness and imagination from the kitchen would be welcome. The entire hotel staff perform their duties excellently. The lack of language skills does not hinder communication. The rooms are kept clean, and everything works well — except, perhaps, the occasional light bulb replacement.