Etna Suite

“I arrived a little later than expected (at about 19:30 hrs), due to the delays associated with my rental-car-pickup at the Catania Airport, and I was very happy about receiving an upgrade to a superior LOFT-TYPE Suite, with a comfortable bedroom upstairs. The staff at the reception---night and day shift---was extremely helpful and accommodating, and I was also delighted about the personal attention received at the breakfast buffet, from which items could be selected with the help of a very kind hotel staff member. Perhaps a (guest) self-service could be arranged if thin/transparent/inexpensive plastic gloves are handed to the guests at the entrance of the buffet, so that the Covid-19 hygiene regulations are complied with. I was also offered to leave my car at a private parking lot/garage for a fee of €10/day , but that would not be a feasible option, because I needed my little Lancia Ypsilon at all hours during the day time. I parked the car on the near-by street at the Post Office, less than 100 m from the hotel entrance, with a fee of only €1/night. According to my car rental company, many cars are stolen in Catania, which is the reason for a theft deductible of €1800 (even for the most all-encompassing FDW policy, which cost €35/day). The street at which I left the car at night was, however, well illuminated, with police cars driving by with regularity. There is a lot of traffic in the inner city of Catania, for about 18 hours/day, and cars are pulling up in front of you, even if you have the "right of way", so that you must be careful. I used Catania as a reference point for my excursions of the entire island of Sicily, and on Nov. 4th, I skipped breakfast, leaving at 5 AM for Messina, and taking the ferry to Villa San Giovanni (ca. 10 km). From there it took me only 3.5 hours to get to Salerno (A2), without needing to pay hwy fees for the excellent highway.”

“Historical building transformed into a hotel.”

“Great location Clean comfy rooms and very helpful staff”

“The bedroom and especially the bathroom were fabulous. Staff friendly and helpful.Central in Catania city and close to bus stop to and from airport .Breakfast lovely mostly pastries ,only thing sad about it was no self service but understandable due to current coronavirus restrictions.”

“Amazing location right on the main street with many great restaurant outside, near a beautiful park. The receptionist gave us tips for restaurants and sightseeings.”