Luxury hotels and resorts

Unequivocally, The Ashbee is one of the great hotels in all of Italy. The location is magical. Although, it is extremely convenient to the main part of Taormina, It is secluded, private and exclusive with astoundingly beautiful views of hills and the sea. The service was impeccable. Every person was professional, polite and friendly. They were conversationalists when you wanted to talk but never intruded when you wanted privacy. They were always helpful and were there when you needed them. In particular, the concierge was most helpful to every need or question. During our five day stay, the concierge desk, (in particular - Francesco) was knowledgeable about local attractions and restaurants and was extraordinarily accommodating to our every need. The Ashbee is the epitome of a luxury hotel. The hotel is appointed beautifully and provides the sense that you are in a private villa. The rooms are large and pleasing and the bathroom is modern and spotless. The hotel combines old world charm with all of the modern conveniences and appointments. In addition, the hotel has a fantastic restaurant providing further enjoyment to our stay. The dining experience was one of the two best experiences that we had in all of Sicily.

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The only good point about this hotel is its ideal position in the middle of the old city. Beside that, absolutely no value for money. We paid for a Superior Room and: room too small, dirty chairs and table on the balcony (= not useable), wi-fi not working, solarium not accessible. Careful: the access to the so called "swimming pool" is 25€/pax extra! On top of all that, the hotel manager showed no sympathy when we said that, due to a car accident, we would have arrived one night later. She did not even asked if we were OK and need something; she just wanted the night paid! What if we were hospitalised or dead in the accident? A 4 stars should imply a certain level of hosptality and service as well.

Ein traumhaftes Hotel inmitten von Mandarinen- und Zitronenplantagen. Wunderschöne Architektur - alt und modern kombiniert, wie nur in Italien anzutreffen. Sehr nettes Personal, kompetent und äusserst aufmerksam. Eine grossartige, interessante und geschmackvolle Küche. Eine persönliche, ungezwungene aber doch diskrete Atmosphäre. „Italianita“ auf höchstem Niveau. Ein wunderschönes Erlebnis auf allen Ebenen.