NH Collection Taormina, TaorminaNH Collection Taormina in Taormina, Italy has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 28 hotels we score in Taormina. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $898 a night (cached, not a live quote).NH Collection Taormina is a five-star boutique hotel in the historic centre of Taormina, on Sicily's east coast. It sits close to the shopping streets, the Paracones cable car and the ancient Greek theatre. Facilities include a rooftop terrace with a cocktail bar and views over the Bay of Naxos, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a spa, a restaurant serving Mediterranean food, a gym and a solarium. Most rooms have large windows and views of the bay, and the hotel welcomes children and pets, with special diet menus available. It suits travellers wanting a central, upmarket base, though rates start high and some guests have found the beds uncomfortable.What stands out

Attentive, friendly staff

Central historic location

Rooftop bar with bay views

Good spa and pool

Watch out for

Tricky shower access in bathrooms

Some guests report uncomfortable beds

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