While there are a lot more questions than answers as of now, the next location for the luxury Park Hyatt brand has just been revealed, and it’s one that I’m sure many people will be excited about.
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Capo dei Greci will become Park Hyatt Taormina
OMAAT reader Max points out how Hyatt’s developments page shows a Park Hyatt being in the pipeline for Taormina, Sicily. He asked if I had any more details, so I did some digging.
Hyatt hasn’t yet put out a press release about this property, but during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call, plans for this hotel were announced in passing, as part of a deal that was recently signed. It appears that this represents the rebranding of an existing property. Specifically, Capo dei Greci is expected to be converted into the Park Hyatt.
The hotel’s owners have put the following message onto their website:
The existing hotel will be converted into a luxury lifestyle resort operated under an internationally recognized brand, completed by numerous refined F&B outlets, wide gardens and pools and a 1,000 sqm Spa in partnership with Omnam Investment Group. The hotel will benefit from a rare direct and private sea access.
The existing property (which has now closed) looks like it has a gorgeous setting, so there’s a lot of potential here.
That being said, the existing property is decidedly not a luxury resort. So significant work will need to be performed to bring this up to Park Hyatt standards. Only time will tell how long the project takes, and if the whole property will be torn down and rebuilt, or what. Sicily isn’t exactly known for fast construction…
This is an exciting property… let’s see what happens
Sicily is a gorgeous destination. Historically, it wasn’t really in the spotlight for Americans, though The White Lotus Season 2 was a turning point, and made it one of the hottest new destinations. Well, that along with the general travel trends we’ve seen, whereby at least one annual trip to Europe has become the norm for so many Americans.
We’ve seen quite a bit of luxury hotel growth in Sicily, including with international brands. For example, the Four Seasons Taormina opened in 2021, as the conversion of an existing property. Of course this growth is a double edged sword.
I’m sure some people won’t be a fan of the type of tourism this brings to the island, and will think it takes away from the charm. On the other hand, it’s no doubt good for the economy.
So I’ll file the details about the Park Hyatt Taormina in the back of my mind, but I wouldn’t expect an opening before 2027 or 2028, best case scenario.
Bottom line
A Park Hyatt is coming to Taormina, Sicily, in the form of a conversion of the existing Capo dei Greci property. There are no additional details yet, but this is a property that I’m excited about!
What do you make of plans for the Park Hyatt Sicily?
Amazing place but 15 mins away is sus. Taormina sits on a huge hill, you need to stay right there to get the full vibe.. 100% worth the trip, highly recommend
I cannot take this seriously... the Omnam Investment Group?! Are they tired of hamster memes? They should invest in Vietnam so then they can advertise Omnam in 'Nam
First thought: What hotel in Taormina is changing brands?
Realization: Ah, not in Taormina at all. Shades of London Luton Airport.
Calling this Taormina is quite generous, given that it's at least a 30-minute drive. It's also in the wrong direction of Catania airport, so it's a hike to get to (not even accounting for summer traffic).
"Historically, it wasn’t really in the spotlight for Americans, though The White Lotus Season 2 was a turning point..." - It was definitely a zoo long before White Lotus. The show was just the straw that broke the...
Calling this Taormina is quite generous, given that it's at least a 30-minute drive. It's also in the wrong direction of Catania airport, so it's a hike to get to (not even accounting for summer traffic).
"Historically, it wasn’t really in the spotlight for Americans, though The White Lotus Season 2 was a turning point..." - It was definitely a zoo long before White Lotus. The show was just the straw that broke the camel's back. Four Seasons had to put in a 10,000EUR min. spend for non-guests that first summer to curb crowds in their bar. Didn't work... They eventually had to close it to just guests of the property and keep people back from the main gate. I do think that craze will die down though, as it is in places like Dubrovnik and other well known film sites.
Yeah, my family was based at Sigonella (the Navy base on Sicily) from 1991-1993 and even before then Princess Diana loved going there - White Lotus just put it in Americans' mouths.
They should have called it Park Hyatt Sant'Alessio Siculo, because that's the nearest town. It's a 20-30 minutes drive to Taormina. But Americans want Taormina so...
I'm curious to see how they are going to transform an old italian hotel stuck in the 80s in a Park Hyatt and how long it's going to take, and if they're going to acquire the run down buildings on the other side of the road since they are talking about private sea access.
"They eventually had to close it to just guests of the property and keep people back from the main gate."
Guests of the property and their local friends.
This property is fifteen minutes north of Taormina off the road to Messina. One can hope they'll offer a shuttle bus to the town and famous beaches.
It's "Taormina-adjacent."
Per favore, no più Americani in Sicilia. Vulemu menu Americani
Non preoccupatevi, presto la maggior parte di noi non avrà più i soldi per viaggiare.
Inizia a preoccuparti. Alcuni di noi andranno in pensione il mese prossimo e intendono spendere ogni centesimo per viaggiare.
Daje. Hai ragione
Milano è ottimo per questi americani in vacanza
Il prossimo White Lotus potrebbe essere ambientato a Rimini o a Riccione Solo che le acque lì non sono per niente profonde...
Siamo solo noi inglesi interessati alla storia italiana, all’opera, all’arte, alle cultura, all’ispettore De Luca e a Montalbano?
Hello Ben, one is starting to believe that you are avoiding me, why would that be I wonder?
@ AeroB13a -- I'm sorry, what? My apologies I can't keep up with all of your comments, as you've left 23 of them so far today. I appreciate your engagement, but I'm also not sure what you're expecting, exactly?
Ben, thank you for responding.
Please be advised that I have been asking if you have brought this matter to the attention of the subject airline management?
If you have, did they respond to your observation?
If you have not, would you mind telling the readers why not?
Thank you.
@ AeroB13a -- Regarding the flight attendant post? Not yet, since I posed the question 24 hours ago. I probably will report it, based on the feedback.
Health and Safety Regulations may be different in the U.S. however, in the UK/EU it would be remiss of you not to do so. In the UK and EU, you have a Duty of Care for the safety of all passengers and those who might be affected by your actions or inactions. Once you have identified a potential safety hazard/breach you should report it to the appropriate authority. It is then the duty of others to investigate and take the appropriate action.
@ AeroB13a -- Understood, and I appreciate your take.
maybe because you're a desperate loser that leaves way too many comments
-John