Grand Hotel San Pietro

Our room size was fine...a junior suite. The breakfast was lovely if you got there early. We liked being on the terrace for breakfast.

Our suite was on the lowest floor. We asked for a water view. There was a tree that blocked the view. Also, the staff getting ready for breakfast was just below us...too noisy. Would not pay for a suite again.

The view from the balcony and the maid service. The shuttle bus was essential.

Staff were in the main surly and unhelpful. The pool was difficult to manage and get into and was cold. The sunbeds are appallingly uncomfortable - stiff and iron with no cushion and there are not enough umbrellas. The pool attendant was rude and aggressive. The hotel was several miles from the town and very steep to get to on foot and you had to get the shuttle as there is no parking in Taormina. There are few facilities in this hotel and the rooms are sparse and not equipped well and not worth the money I paid. It was quiet however and the beds were comfortable. This hotel is overrated and should be a four star rating. There was only one reception person who was pleasant and helpful and the rest were hostile and arrogant.