Hotel Villa Riis
Via Pietro Rizzo 13
TAORMINA,
IT 98039
The Hotel Villa Riis is a baroque style hotel set on a cliffside overlooking Taormina Bay, 20 metres from the main pedestrianised avenue Corso Umberto. This four- floor property features 44 air-conditioned guestrooms traditionally decorated in pastel shades with parquet floors, white and gold baroque style furnishings and satin quilts. Rooms extend to balconies facing the bay and have marble bathrooms embellished with mosaics. Amenities include televisions, direct-dial phones, safes, hair dryers and minibars.
Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Bay of Taormina towards Mount Etna. The neoclassical design of the hotel is expressed in the tranquil Baroque hall with its high ceiling, marble floor and antique style furnishings where guests can read a holiday book or just relax. Sun worshippers can bronze on the cliff side terrace and take a dip in the swimming pool or enjoy a cool drink in the bar. Health conscious guests can work out in the fitness room. Sporty guests can enjoy access to the grass tennis courts set next to the swimming pool. The hotel is just 20 metres from the port and a 15 minute walk from the cable car which takes guests down to the beach below. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 80 kilometres from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 70 minutes.
Surrounding Area
TAORMINA
Room Information - Hotel Villa Riis
Bed Type: Short Description: Suite Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Separate living area with desk and sofa. Traditional Italian decor in pastel shades with parquet floors, white and gold baroque style furnishings, dressing table, satin quilts and headboards and printed wallpaper. Separate sitting area. Terrace facing Taormina Bay, and Etna side view. Air conditioning, television, direct-dial phone, Internet connection (surcharge). Marble bathroom embellished with mosaics includes shower and tub, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Single Room Long Description: One double bed. Traditional Italian decor in pastel shades with tiled floor, white and gold baroque style furnishings, satin quilts and headboards, and printed wallpaper. Balcony facing Taormina Bay. Air conditioning, television, direct-dial phone, Internet connection (surcharge). Bathroom embellished with mosaics includes shower, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds, and one extra twin bed. Traditional Italian decor in pastel shades with tiled floor, white and gold baroque style furnishings, satin quilts and headboards, and printed wallpaper. Balcony facing Taormina Bay. Air conditioning, television, direct-dial phone, Internet connection (surcharge). Bathroom embellished with mosaics includes shower, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryer. Bed Type: Short Description: Superior room Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Traditional Italian decor in pastel shades with tiled or parquet floor, white and gold baroque style furnishings, satin quilts and headboards, and printed wallpaper. Balcony or terrace facing Taormina Bay, and Etna side view. Air conditioning, television, direct-dial phone, Internet connection (surcharge). Marble bathroom embellished with mosaics includes shower and tub, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryer.
Property Information
Check In Time - 2 PM
Check Out Time - 11 AM
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 4
Check in time is 2:00 PM,
Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Area Activities
Corso Umberto (pedestrian area) - 20 metres
Port - 20 metres
Greek and Roman Theatre - 800 metres
Castelmola (hillside town) - 3 kilometres (2 miles)
Mazzaro Bay Beach - 3 kilometres (2 miles)
Giardini Naxos - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Etna Valley Alcantara - 23 kilometres (14 miles)
Etna Volcano - 100 kilometres (62 miles)
Siracusa - 171 kilometres (106 miles)
Palermo Monreale (capital city) - 300 kilometres
Driving Directions - Hotel Villa Riis
Taxis are available from outside the arrivals terminal and cost approximately 80 EUR to the hotel. A bus service also runs from the airport to Taormina. The nearest train station is Taormina-Giardini Naxos, 2.5 kilometres from the hotel. Car rentals are available online. All prices are subject to change. The city of Taormina can be comfortably explored on foot. Guests arriving by car will find free car parking on site.
Driving directions: From the airport - Take highway A18 towards Messina / Catania. Exit at Taormina. Follow directions for the city centre and the signs for Hotel Villa Riis. After the multi-storey car park, Lumbi, and turn right entering the tunnel Monte Tauro. After the exit follow directions for the town centre. The hotel is situated 20 metres on the right before the port.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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