In May 2025, I covered how there were plans for a Park Hyatt to open in Sicily. It hadn’t actually formally been announced, but instead, Hyatt’s page with the new hotel pipeline was updated to reflect that. There’s now more news, as Hyatt has formally announced this project, so we now know when the hotel will open… hopefully!
Capo dei Greci will become Park Hyatt Taormina
The Park Hyatt Taormina is expected to open in 2028, in Sicily, and it will become the Park Hyatt brand’s second property in Italy, after the Park Hyatt Milan. The planned 121-suite hotel is expected to include private terraces, views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, locally inspired dining and a spa.
Reading between the lines, it appears that this represents the rebranding of an existing property. Specifically, Capo dei Greci is expected to be converted into the Park Hyatt. Last year, the hotel’s owners 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. It’s not surprising that this is a multi-year project, and I just hope the timeline doesn’t slip far beyond the 2028 that’s currently anticipated. Sicily isn’t exactly known for fast construction…
To be fair, one should also mention that it’s even a bit of a stretch to suggest this property is in Taormina, at least based on what most people would think of. This hotel is a good 20+ minute drive from the area of Taormina that most people will want to visit.
This is an exciting property, I look forward to learning more
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.
Bottom line
A Park Hyatt is coming to Taormina, Sicily, in the form of a conversion of the old Capo dei Greci property. The hotel is expected to open in 2028 and will feature 121 suites, though those are all the details we have as of now. As more information is made available, I’ll be sure to share it.
What do you make of plans for the Park Hyatt Sicily?