Location
The hotel is very close to Via Etnea, at the heart of Catania, one of the symbolic cities of Sicilian baroque. Just a short distance from the hotel are some of the most artistically and culturally interesting places in Catania: the Roman Amphitheatre; the Villa Bellini gardens, Via dei Crociferi, magnificent baroque palaces and Piazza Duomo. The Benedictine Monastery is also an essential visit, nowadays home to the Faculty of Arts, the St. Julian Church, one of the most beautiful in Catania, and Ursino Castle, the only building to survive the earthquake in 1693. The hotel is also an ideal base for excursions out of town: Caltagirone, the town famous for its ceramics; Taormina; Siracusa; Piazza Armerina and the slopes of Etna.
Facilities
The hotel has 4 single rooms and 59 double rooms, which are located on 5 storeys and are reachable by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. A safe, room service, a laundry service, a conference room, a business centre and a coin-operated laundry are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Bicycles can be kept in the bicycle storage area.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. Guests can also book separate bedrooms. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi. The daily newspaper is laid out for guests in the the rooms. A hairdryer and a vanity mirror are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Bicycle Cellar
Car Park
Garage
Laundry Facilities
Air conditioning
Hotel Safe
Lifts
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning