Just minutes away from the historical centre of Taormina, with Corso Umberto main pedestrian street, the President Hotel Splendid boasts wonderful views over the bay of Letojanni and Calabria's coastline. Originating from an ancient monastery and rich in gardens and terraces, the hotel offers rooms furnished in ethnic style, with sea view, balcony or terrace, a restaurant, two bars and an outdoor swimming pool. The pool area is surrounded by a fully planted terrace overlooking the Ionic coast up to Messina. Furthermore, at guests' disposal a snack bar open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that from November 3rd 2009 to April 10th 2010, the President Hotel Splendid will be open in bed and breakfast mode, i.e without concierge service. Approximate time of check-in must be comunicated; check-in is guaranteed until 6.00 p.m.