Casa Cuseni, Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale Unesco in Taormina, Sicily

Each of the 5 rooms at Casa Cuseni is furnished with Sicilian furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries. Every room has a balcony that looks out toward the Naxos Gulf and Mount Etna. The rooms include air conditioning and a private bathroom with an emergency cord for accessibility.

Breakfast is served daily in a room with views of Mount Etna or the Mediterranean Sea, with sweet and savoury options including gluten-free items on request. Guests can participate in cooking classes with local chefs that focus on Sicilian cuisine. The property also offers a coffee house on site, a snack bar, and special diet menus upon request.

Two seasonal salt-water outdoor swimming pools are surrounded by sun loungers, umbrellas, and a pool bar, with one pool offering a shallow end and a fence. The gardens feature 13 panoramic terraces, 7 fountains, and rare plants, all designed by Frank Brangwyn. Guests can join walking tours, hiking excursions, temporary art galleries, and tours about local culture organized by the hotel.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Taormina's main square, with easy access to the city center and the cable car to Villagonia Beach. The historic garden, designed by Frank Brangwyn, is used for bird conservation and provides a quiet retreat. Private parking with electric vehicle charging station and valet parking are available on site.

Heritage: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and national monument

Rooms: 5 suites with 18th-century Sicilian furniture and Etna views

Dining: Sicilian cooking classes and gluten-free breakfast options

Grounds: 13 panoramic terraces, 7 fountains, Frank Brangwyn gardens

Art: Museum with works by Picasso, Faulkner, and 20th-century masters

Services: Pet-friendly with pet baskets and bowls, luggage lift, airport shuttle