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This hotel offers a convenient location from which to explore the range of tourist attractions in the surrounding area, such as the archaeological excavation sites and the picturesque landscapes. It is about 15 minutes to the excavation sites of Taormina or Etna. The cities of Messina and Piazza Armerina can be reached in about 1 hour, while both Palermo and Agrigento, some 2 hours away by car, are always well worth a visit.
The hotel has 104 rooms, which are located on 6 storeys and are reachable by lift. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. A cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
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, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Further amenities include an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite and pay-per-view channels, a radio and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer is also provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and tennis are available. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, callisthenics and aerobics. The wellness area features various facilities, such as a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam and a solarium. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café and a bar. Half board is offered as a catering option. A continental breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Via Etnea 218
Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
Very Good
2404 reviewsUser: Holmetraveller14
Trip type: Friends getaway
Excellent hotel in central location
Great hotel in a really good central location. Room was spacious and we had a great view of Etna and the Duomo from our balcony. Staff were very helpful and breakfast had lots of selection and was good quality. Massimiliano Torre, General Manager at Palace…
User: Giovanni C
Trip type: Couples
Excellent hotel, perfect location, great roof top restaurant
Excellent hotel in a perfect location! Great vibe, full comfort, valet parking. Great help from the front desk while driving to the hotel. Super breakfast, Ornella welcomes you with greatest positive energy! Etna Roof top restaurant also very excellent, Salvo…
User: Norma F
Trip type: Friends getaway
Best Hotel in Catania
This is a GREAT hotel. It is perfectly centrally located, gorgeous, comfortable, luxurious, and has an amazing staff. We took two tours and both started at the main square a 2 minute walk away. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The staff is so friendl…
User: Evaldas P
Trip type: Couples
using tourists’ money to cover working capital needs
Our trip ended on a very negative note due to an unacceptable deposit practice. A €150 deposit was taken only upon arrival at the hotel, with no clear explanation of what it was for. At checkout, the deposit was not returned. Even after a full week, the money…
User: Janice D
Trip type: Couples
Convenient and comfortable
Very nice rooms. Good view of Mt etna. Nice rooftop restaurant and bar. Good breakfast. Need another coffee maker for crowds Massimiliano Torre, General Manager at Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze, responded to this review Dear Janice,we would like to than…
