I beleive it is hard to find such a good hotel with such helpful staff and views (etna and sea) for this amount

The room furnishings are dated but clean and roomy (ours was a "superior double"). No in-room ammenities aside from a tiny TV (who cares?), a hair dryrer, soap, shampoo, towels, linens, pillows (xtra pillows and linens in the closet). A small balcony that provides a wonderful view overlooking Taoromina, the bay, and Etna. Free bus service takes you to the beach (3 pick-ups in the morning and 3 in the afternoon). The beach fee is 7 euro per person - this includes a welcoming fruit drink, an umbrella, towels if needed and a beach recliner. Breakfast was routine but enough to get you moving -- although a menu was offered once, I never saw it again after the first day. The price was very reasonable but as everyone has mentioned the STEPS can't be ignored! It's great exercise! (That's the nicest thing I can say). Not so much at 1:00 in the morning after a concert at the Teatro Greco, but hey... you can get a taxi if you need it. Also be aware the hotel itself is multi-tiered and there are a lot of steps inside it as well - this is NOT a handicap friendly hotel in any manner. To end on a good note, the price was very reasonable, the staff was very helpful, the beach was our second home and the food, wine and local population can't be beat - screw the steps! It's worth it!

The hotel is really run down, the food is bad and there is basically no service. I cannot recommend this hotel at all.

The room was not very clean and the bed falling apart. The shower was so small you almost cannot enter and the shower handle was broken. The first evening there was no hot water at all. The breakfast was very poor and small- No glass was available in the room. Service was ok but nothing particular.