Taormina

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Rialto Score 9+

A Four Seasons hotel. Rialto is a Four Seasons Preferred Partner agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th-century convent with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the ancient Greek theatre. Savor award-winning dining, unwind in the spa and swim in our clifftop infinity pool. Escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty – with the charming town of Taormina at our doorstep and the best of Sicily waiting to be explored.

Piazza San Domenico 5, 98039 Taormina, Italy
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

About San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Insider tip

Join award-winning chef Massimo Mantarro on an epicurean adventure on nearby Mount Etna. Sample freshly made ricotta paired with just-out-of-the-oven bread and sample wines from the volcano's terroir.

In the hotel’s own words

Discover Sicily through a series of experiences we’ve tailor-made for our guests. Whether you’re a lover of nature and the night sky, or enjoy discovering a location through its people and food, we have an experience for you.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits, included

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Four Seasons Preferred Partner is Four Seasons' invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100-200 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

19 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Superior Room
Overlooks the town of Taormina, with a marble bathroom and contemporary décor.
301–312 ft²
1 King
2Deluxe Room, King
Offers views over the town of Taormina or the cloistered garden, with a marble bathroom and contemporary décor.
323–484 ft²
1 King
3Deluxe Room, 2 Twins
Members only
2 Twins
4Sea View Deluxe Room
Overlooks the Bay of Taormina with a marble bathroom and contemporary décor; connects to another Sea-View Deluxe Room or the Sea-View Terrace Executive Suite with Plunge Pool.
Members only
1 King
5Sea View Premium Room, King
Sweeping views over the Bay of Taormina with a marble bathroom and contemporary décor; connects to the Sea-View Terrace Executive Suite with Plunge Pool or the Princess Cecile Suite.
Members only
1 King
6Sea View Premium Room, 2 Twins
Members only
2 Twins
7Sea View & Terrace Premium Room, King
Panoramic Bay of Taormina views with a furnished terrace, marble bathroom, and contemporary décor; connects to a Sea-View Terrace Premium Room or the Royal Suite.
Members only
1 King
8Sea View & Terrace Premium Room, 2 Twins
Members only
2 Twins
Suites
Size
Bed options
9Convento Studio Suite, Terrace
A living area with a private terrace overlooking the ancient cloister or Mount Etna, plus a marble bathroom and contemporary décor.
Members only
1 King
10Sea View Studio Suite
A living area with Bay of Taormina and convent-garden views, a marble bathroom, and contemporary décor.
Members only
1 King
11Sea View Studio Suite with Plunge Pool, King
Located in the Grand Hotel Wing with high ceilings and large windows framing sea views, plus a terrace with a private plunge pool.
Members only
1 King
12Sea View Studio Suite with Plunge Pool, 2 Twins
Members only
2 Twins
13Sea View Executive Suite
Bright and spacious with a separate living area and Bay of Taormina views, located in the Grand Hotel or Convento Wing.
Members only
1 King
14Etna Suite
Exceptionally spacious with a furnished living room and views of Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina; connects to a twin-bedded Sea-View Premium Room.
Members only
1 King
15Teatro Suite
A terrace overlooking both the sea and the Ancient Theatre, with generous outdoor space, a living area, and a private plunge pool or jetted tub.
Members only
1 King
16Princess Cecilie Suite
Named for Princess Cecilie, who honeymooned here in 1906; comprises an entrance foyer, living room, and bedroom with views of the sea, the Ancient Theatre, and Mount Etna.
Members only
1 King
17Royal Suite
The hotel's most glamorous accommodation, on the top floor with sweeping sea views and a large living room opening onto an expansive terrace with a jetted tub.
Members only
1 King
18Executive Suite, Plunge Pool, Sea View
Features a plunge pool or jetted tub on a generous terrace with Bay of Taormina views, plus a separate living area and marble bathroom.
Members only
1 King
19San Domenico Suite
Designed for entertaining, with a living room and separate dining room, an arched bifora window over the Bay of Taormina, and a panoramic terrace with a private plunge pool.
Members only
1 King

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Four Seasons Preferred Partner always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100-200 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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