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Perched on a cliff in Taormina, the San Domenico Palace, now a Four Seasons, melds 14th-century elegance with luxurious modern amenities and breathtaking views.
"San Domenico Palace Taormina is a converted 14th-century convent offering heavenly views of the ocean and Mount Etna. The rooms feature French doors and some come with private plunge pools. The hotel also has a Michelin-starred restaurant, Principe Cerami." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel might be completely out of your budget, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience Sicily in a more affordable manner. “Italy's largest island is a year-round destination, with the exception of a few coastal towns like Taormina and Cefalù … [and] it's an absolute pleasure to travel there in the offseason (from November to April), with very reasonable hotel rates and some of the best value dining in all of Italy,” says Ternavan." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Located in one of Taormina’s prettiest but most precarious locations (on the bluffs of the hill town), Four Seasons San Domenico Palace began its life in the 14th century as a monastery before transforming into a luxury retreat in 1896. These days, it’s Instagram famous, thanks to its starring role in the second season of White Lotus, and it’s easy to see why it was such a compelling setting. The resort features panoramic views of the Ionian Sea, Mount Etna, and the ruins of the town’s ancient Greek theater. San Domenico Palace also has its own lavender-scented, lemon tree–lined private garden and a 70-foot-long infinity pool that seemingly drops into the sea." - Erica Firpo, Laura Itzkowitz
"The San Domenico is almost as famous itself, built on the site of a 15th-century monastery and incorporating several historic features. In its original incarnation, opened with the addition of a Grand Hotel Wing in 1896, it hosted famous faces from Oscar Wilde to Audrey Hepburn and Edward VII, and its fame has only been boosted since its 2021 refurbishment as a member of the Four Seasons and, fictionally, the White Lotus. With 111 rooms, including suites and speciality suites, it features a spa, the fine-dining restaurant Principe Cerami, the pool-terrace diner Anciovi, courtyards and gardens that date back to the time of the monks, and an outdoor infinity pool that wins plenty of screen time on The White Lotus."
"The San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel, is adding to its impressive collection of opulent suites, manicured gardens, and 14th-century cloisters, with a new luxury spa set to open in 2024."
