Four Seasons Hotel Taormina & Dolce&Gabbana

Perched above the Ionian Sea, the Four Seasons Hotel Taormina is where centuries of Sicilian heritage meet contemporary luxury. Housed within the historic San Domenico Palace, a former Dominican monastery, the hotel combines cloisters, gardens and panoramic terraces with an unmistakable sense of place.

For summer 2026, the Four Seasons Hotel Taormina enters a new chapter with Dolce&Gabbana. For the fourth consecutive year, the maison returns to Taormina, introducing the Palme motif for the first time. Its vibrant green-and-white language extends across the pool and terraces, creating a striking dialogue between Mediterranean nature, historic architecture and Italian craftsmanship.

Dolce&Gabbana at Four Seasons Hotel Taormina

The collaboration transforms the outdoor experience without overpowering the identity of the Four Seasons Hotel Taormina. Instead, Dolce&Gabbana amplifies what is already there: Sicily’s colours, botanical richness and enduring decorative tradition.

The Palme motif brings an expressive layer of pattern and colour to the infinity pool and sea-facing terraces, turning the hotel into an immersive summer setting. It is a quintessential Dolce&Gabbana approach bold, theatrical and deeply rooted in Italian culture.

The result is not simply a fashion takeover. It is a meeting of two worlds where hospitality, architecture, nature and collectible aesthetics become part of the same visual story.

Poolside deck lined with green and white palm-print sun loungers and umbrellas overlooking a mountain view -four seasons hotel taormina

Row of green palm-print umbrellas and matching sun loungers beside an infinity pool with a palm tree and coastal town in the background -four seasons hotel taormina

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Interior Design: Valentina Pisani

Italian architect Valentina Pisani oversaw the interiors of Four Seasons Hotel Taormina, blending its historic Sicilian character with contemporary elegance, refined materials and carefully curated details.

Portrait of a smiling woman in a leather jacket and patterned scarf seated on an outdoor sofa surrounded by greenery -four seasons hotel taormina

Source: Four Seasons Press Room

For summer 2026, Dolce&Gabbana adds a bold new layer to this timeless setting, introducing its Palme motif and bringing vibrant colour, pattern and Mediterranean glamour to the hotel’s poolside.

Elevated view of a poolside terrace lined with palm-print umbrellas and loungers overlooking the sea and Mount Etna -four seasons hotel taormina

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The Style: Sicilian Heritage Meets Contemporary Luxury

The design language of the Four Seasons Hotel Taormina is rooted in contrast. Ancient cloisters meet contemporary furnishings; neutral interiors frame vivid accents; historic stone and architectural details coexist with polished metals and luxurious materials.

It is an aesthetic that feels Mediterranean, sophisticated and highly curated, rather than traditionally ornate. Dolce&Gabbana’s Palme motif naturally complements this environment, adding theatricality while remaining connected to Sicily’s landscape and cultural identity.

Aerial view of a historic clifftop hotel with landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and terracotta rooftops overlooking the town -four seasons hotel taormina

Elegant peach-toned hotel facade with wrought-iron balconies, palm trees, and blue tiled terrace panels along a hillside road -four seasons hotel taormina

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A Michelin-Starred Culinary Experience

The Four Seasons Hotel Taormina is also home to Principe Cerami, its signature fine-dining restaurant led by Executive Chef Massimo Mantarro. The restaurant currently holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide, celebrating a modern interpretation of Sicilian haute cuisine.

Mantarro reinterprets traditional Sicilian recipes through seasonal ingredients, contemporary techniques and Mediterranean flavours an approach that mirrors the hotel’s broader philosophy of preserving heritage while embracing a modern expression.

Terrace restaurant with striped chairs being set for dinner at sunset, overlooking a coastal cliffside and marina -four seasons hotel taormina

Hillside terrace dining area with patterned chairs and white-clothed tables overlooking the coastline and sea at dusk -four seasons hotel taormina

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Awards & Recognition

Beyond its Michelin recognition, the Four Seasons Hotel Taormina has established itself as one of Sicily’s most celebrated luxury hospitality destinations. Its historic architecture, art collection, gardens and exceptional setting continue to position the San Domenico Palace among the world’s most distinctive hotels. Condé Nast Traveler currently recognises the property with three Michelin Keys, highlighting its exceptional character and experience.

Source: Michelin Guide

Where Fashion Becomes a Sense of Place

The Four Seasons Hotel Taormina proves that luxury is at its most powerful when it feels deeply connected to its surroundings. With Dolce&Gabbana’s Palme motif, Sicily becomes more than a backdrop it becomes the inspiration, the colour palette and the narrative.

Here, historic architecture, Mediterranean nature and Italian design converge into one unforgettable expression of la dolce vita.