Metropole Taormina

Set on a hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, this polished hotel is a 4-minute walk from the medieval Taormina Cathedral and a 10-minute walk from the Ancient Theater of Taormina. Stylish, individually decorated rooms feature marble floors, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some have balconies with sea views. Some upgraded rooms offer terraces with whirlpool tubs. Posh suites add living rooms. Breakfast is...