With its mild climate, Mount Etna in the background, and the Greek amphitheater nearby, Taormina was a popular place for the European snowbirds of the 19th century. British aristocrats built a stately manor on the bay of Mazzarò, which has housed an elegant hotel since the 1950s. The recent renovation of the 60 rooms and suites has stuck true to the classic Italian elegance throughout, carefully maintaining the once aristocratic charm found here. The cable car takes guests into town in just under three minutes.
