The hotel has a lot to offer but you must be fit to stay there as it is very hilly and there are many steps. I felt Taormina was a resort for a mountaineer at times. The hotel is very good but beware paying £224 extra for a sea view does not necessarily mean you will get a balcony. This... more

Just back from a week at the Ariston...after a long and tiring journey to Taormina we arrived by taxi at what we later found to be the back entrance (beside the bus station - which is just a small open car park and is not at all seedy / dangerous as many usually are). Coming in this way, there are... more

I suppose the holiday did not get off to a good start when our tour operator Thomson managed to delay the flight out of Manchester by over 5 hours because someone had taken important paperwork off the plane and the pilot could not fly without it.Eventually they had to take us off the plane and get another one flown up... more

Just back from a weeks holiday with my boyfriend in this Hotel. Had a lovely time. The views from the area and the Hotel of the bay and the sea are fab. The Hotel has everything you could need. The buffet breakfast was delicious and served til 10.30am. The piano bar at night was beautiful. The pool area is well... more

We have just reurned from a weeks holiday in the Hotel Ariston,and, honestly couldn't fault this hotel. Location is excellent, a short walk to Taormina, and the bus station is at the exit from the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful,food was excellent, and the hotel prices for food and drink were cheaper than the resort, e.g. €3.30 for... more

We arrived at the Hotel Ariston for the second leg of our honeymoon after 2 lovely nights in Venice. We were greeted by the friendly concierge and had dinner on the pleasant veranda area overlooking the swimming pool....from then on disaster. We arrived in our room only to find 2 single beds, I rang reception to ask to be moved... more

We stayed at the Hotel Ariston 21st-28th June and had a very enjoyable time. We found the hotel very good, beautiful, clean, well presented, and in an excellent location. It is located right next to the bus terminal, but does have a rather steep slope up to it (not the greatest for elderly people or those with young kids) The... more

Ursula, Ireland - 25 May to 1 June, 2008 I have just returned from a trip to Taormina, Sicily. I stayed in the Ariston Hotel and found it to be very good. I was a little bit anxious going, having read some of the reviews prior to my trip. But I am delighted to say I was very pleased with... more

My boyfriend and I booked to stay here for a bargain price during the 1st-7th Sep (same dates as the limerick traveller, same flights too!) and when our flights were delayed by four hours the 2 hour wait at the airport for our luggage along with three other incoming flights on the one terminal was not welcome. This hotel is... more