This truly is the secret garden of Taormina: an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the main strip! This place is special: an unassuming door whisks you off the main drag and into a beautifully kept home complete with hot tub, outdoor lawn area with hammocks, trees, plants, and (fake) grass, a (small but sufficient) gym area, and plenty of outdoor living space (tables, couches, seating area, etc.) to make your stay comfortable and homey. It is unlike any other place I've experienced outside of a hotel in Italy and Europe, and at an affordable price. About 10 min walk from parking, so you can leave your car and enjoy Relais 147 and Taormina on foot! Filling breakfast to give you the energy for your day. Communal books and staff are available to help you plan your time effectively, and are very communicative and helpful online as well. A/C in rooms was not as powerful as we would like given the heat but it did not matter because we loved everything else about the space, the bed, the great storage in the room, and the views of Etna from our window! We are coming back and staying here again at our home-away-from-home : Relais 147!