San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
High above the Ionian coast in Taormina, San Domenico Palace pairs a historic former monastery setting with views over Sicily’s shoreline. The architecture and terraced gardens give the hotel a strong sense of place, but it remains a current, fully operating Four Seasons rather than a preserved monument. For travellers, the experience is defined by being suspended between town, sea and history, with the building itself central to the stay. It suits those who want a Mediterranean hotel that feels inseparable from its setting, with heritage woven into the atmosphere rather than treated as backdrop.