San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel, Taormina – Cliffside Convent Revived with White-Lotus Glamour & Etna Views

San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel, Taormina, rises from the cliffs of Sicily’s Golden Coast, where a 14th-century Dominican convent has been reborn as a sanctuary of cinematic elegance. With sweeping views of the Ionian Sea, Mount Etna, and the Greek Theatre, this Four Seasons Taormina retreat blends heritage grandeur with modern refinement.

San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel, Taormina: A Convent Transformed into a Sicilian Legend

Once a medieval monastery, the property now marries vaulted cloisters, Roman columns, and frescoed halls with contemporary design. Every restored detail tells a story, creating a seamless dialogue between past and present. Steps away from Taormina’s cultural heart, the hotel embodies Sicily’s rich legacy in a refined Four Seasons setting.

Cinematic Spotlight & Timeless Grandeur

Renowned worldwide as the setting for Season 2 of The White Lotus, Four Seasons Taormina embodies drama and allure. Guests wander through star-lit gardens, relax beside an infinity-edge pool, and savor vistas that feel lifted from the screen—an experience of luxury as captivating as cinema itself.

Infinity Pool & Gardens Crafted for Reverie

Dramatically suspended over the cliffs, the infinity pool dissolves into the Ionian horizon. Surrounding gardens by landscape architect Marco Bay bloom with Sicilian flora—citrus trees, palms, and jasmine—designed to evoke cloistered serenity and natural beauty.

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Relaxation & Gastronomy Rooted in Place

At Botanica Spa, wellness draws from ancient monastic gardens with plant-based rituals and hydrotherapy pools. Dining spans three distinctive venues: the Michelin-starred Principe Cerami, showcasing refined Sicilian cuisine; Anciovi, a poolside escape with sea-inspired flavors; and Bar & Chiostro, offering signature aperitifs beneath cloister arches.

A Living Museum of History & Exclusivity

San Domenico Palace feels like a gallery of centuries past, where ancient relics, engravings, and cloistered halls mingle with curated modern art. Exclusive tours bring to life the Great Cloister and Sala Della Grande Madia, immersing guests in the property’s cultural soul.

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