We had booked quite last minute, so were lucky to find any spaces within Taormina - having visited the town before, we know that accommodation can be eye wateringly expensive, so if you are on a budget then you have to lower your expectations! The hotel is very old fashioned, and desperately in need of a makeover, however the staff are lovely and keep it all clean. The bedroom has comfortable beds and a huge terrace with the most incredible view over the harbour, and the swimming pool at the top of the hotel is wonderful. We didn’t bother with the breakfast after the first day, preferring to walk into the town, which is only five minutes away. In my view the slight shoddiness is all part of the Sicilian experience, if you want hyper modern Holiday Inns then go to Las Vegas, Taormina is not for you!