NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi is a mid-range business property conveniently close to the airport and across the street from a beach. The 124 rooms, like the rest of the property, are modern and streamlined, though a bit on the impersonal side. True to the company, the hotel caters to business as well as leisure travelers, featuring seven meeting rooms, a gorgeous pool, and beach with loungers. Additionally, an excellent Mediterranean restaurant is on-site, and all rates include a free Italian-style continental breakfast. Vacationers might find the logistics of getting into town for sightseeing and dining challenging (and expensive), and there's not a lot to do in the immediate area. For a location in Catania proper, NH loyalists might want to check out the NH Catania Centro, though it lacks a pool.
NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi is a mid-range business property conveniently close to the airport and across the street from a beach. The 124 rooms, like the rest of the property, are modern and streamlined, though a bit on the impersonal side. True to the company, the hotel caters to business as well as leisure travelers, featuring seven meeting rooms, a gorgeous pool, and beach with loungers. Additionally, an excellent Mediterranean restaurant is on-site, and all rates include a free Italian-style continental breakfast. Vacationers might find the logistics of getting into town for sightseeing and dining challenging (and expensive), and there's not a lot to do in the immediate area. For a location in Catania proper, NH loyalists might want to check out the NH Catania Centro, though it lacks a pool.
The 12-room Hotel Etnea is a lower-middle-range hotel with budget-friendly rates and a standout staff. Located on one of Catania's main streets, it sits across the street from a park, and is near restaurants, shops, and the botanical gardens. It's about a 15-minute walk to the historic heart of the city. The spacious rooms, which have a rustic, country-style decor, sleep from one to four people, and include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, but TVs are tube-style. The hotel has a homey (some might say dated and hokey) lounge, and a country-style breakfast room. Breakfast is free for guests who book online. While there's no elevator, staff will help with luggage. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the historic center might want to consider the Bianca B&B and Apartments.
The 12-room Hotel Etnea is a lower-middle-range hotel with budget-friendly rates and a standout staff. Located on one of Catania's main streets, it sits across the street from a park, and is near restaurants, shops, and the botanical gardens. It's about a 15-minute walk to the historic heart of the city. The spacious rooms, which have a rustic, country-style decor, sleep from one to four people, and include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, but TVs are tube-style. The hotel has a homey (some might say dated and hokey) lounge, and a country-style breakfast room. Breakfast is free for guests who book online. While there's no elevator, staff will help with luggage. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the historic center might want to consider the Bianca B&B and Apartments.
This mid-range hotel is a solid choice for travelers looking for a casually elegant Catanian atmosphere near the city center. The 58 rooms fall into three categories but all feature the same amenities: air-conditioning, traditional decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars with free soda and water. The property has limited facilities, but there is a restaurant serving free breakfast, as well as an attractive courtyard and free parking. Travelers willing to pay more for a sleeker boutique hotel closer to the Duomo could try Hotel Romano House.
This mid-range hotel is a solid choice for travelers looking for a casually elegant Catanian atmosphere near the city center. The 58 rooms fall into three categories but all feature the same amenities: air-conditioning, traditional decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars with free soda and water. The property has limited facilities, but there is a restaurant serving free breakfast, as well as an attractive courtyard and free parking. Travelers willing to pay more for a sleeker boutique hotel closer to the Duomo could try Hotel Romano House.
Hotel Romano House is a 50-room boutique hotel set in two seamlessly connected buildings: one, the historic home for a noble Catanian family, and the other, a sleek and modern annex. Rooms and suites feature contemporary decor (some have fabulous historic details, like restored frescoed ceilings) and amenities like flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and sleek bathrooms (some marble). Breakfast, included in the rates, is served in a restaurant off the lobby, and there is a bar serving drinks and light food all day, plus a seasonal rooftop bar and room service. For the atmosphere, quality, features, and location, it’s hard to beat Hotel Romano House -- though art lovers will probably prefer Asmundo di Gisira, closer to the Duomo.
Hotel Romano House is a 50-room boutique hotel set in two seamlessly connected buildings: one, the historic home for a noble Catanian family, and the other, a sleek and modern annex. Rooms and suites feature contemporary decor (some have fabulous historic details, like restored frescoed ceilings) and amenities like flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and sleek bathrooms (some marble). Breakfast, included in the rates, is served in a restaurant off the lobby, and there is a bar serving drinks and light food all day, plus a seasonal rooftop bar and room service. For the atmosphere, quality, features, and location, it’s hard to beat Hotel Romano House -- though art lovers will probably prefer Asmundo di Gisira, closer to the Duomo.
Il Principe Hotel is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel situated in the historic center of Catania, just a few steps from the Duomo and beautiful Crociferi Street, known for its Baroque churches. Rooms are updated and modern with marble bathrooms and, in some cases, whirlpool bathtubs while still retaining a few historical touches like small balconies overlooking the street. (It's a shame about the ugly coverlets on the beds.) Free continental breakfast is served each morning. There's a piano bar as well, but the piano is more for decoration than live music. Free Wi-Fi, large meeting spaces, and a laptop loaning system make this a popular spot for business travelers, though tourists like the walkable location and rental bikes. Compare rates at the nearby Mercure Catania Excelsior-- though you may pay more to access their restaurant and gym.
Il Principe Hotel is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel situated in the historic center of Catania, just a few steps from the Duomo and beautiful Crociferi Street, known for its Baroque churches. Rooms are updated and modern with marble bathrooms and, in some cases, whirlpool bathtubs while still retaining a few historical touches like small balconies overlooking the street. (It's a shame about the ugly coverlets on the beds.) Free continental breakfast is served each morning. There's a piano bar as well, but the piano is more for decoration than live music. Free Wi-Fi, large meeting spaces, and a laptop loaning system make this a popular spot for business travelers, though tourists like the walkable location and rental bikes. Compare rates at the nearby Mercure Catania Excelsior-- though you may pay more to access their restaurant and gym.
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel is a solid upscale option for couples who want to relax by the luxe pool and sandy beach while avoiding the bustle of downtown Catania, which is just a 10-minute drive north. 60 acres of garden grounds, an Egyptian-style bar, and a rooftop terrace where free breakfast is served (Prosecco and strawberries, plus fresh pastries) give guests a taste of luxury. But the so-called spa is just a single massage room and the pricey beach facilities are across the street. Rooms are very clean while immaculately tiled bathrooms come equipped with full bathtubs. Views vary depending on the cost.
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel is a solid upscale option for couples who want to relax by the luxe pool and sandy beach while avoiding the bustle of downtown Catania, which is just a 10-minute drive north. 60 acres of garden grounds, an Egyptian-style bar, and a rooftop terrace where free breakfast is served (Prosecco and strawberries, plus fresh pastries) give guests a taste of luxury. But the so-called spa is just a single massage room and the pricey beach facilities are across the street. Rooms are very clean while immaculately tiled bathrooms come equipped with full bathtubs. Views vary depending on the cost.
Mercure Catania Excelsior is a mid-range business focused hotel near the Palace of Justice and other administrative buildings in Catania. The neighborhood is walkable and filled with all sorts of restaurants and shops while convenient public transportation brings guests further afield. The bar L’Incontro is the heart of the hotel -- popular with locals and guests for cocktails and a buffet lunch. Dinner at Le Zagare gets mixed reviews for cost and quality. There's a small fitness center and gorgeous inner grounds with free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Rooms are charming (some have small balconies overlooking the Piazza Giovanni Verga) but no Internet access is a deal-breaker for some.
Mercure Catania Excelsior is a mid-range business focused hotel near the Palace of Justice and other administrative buildings in Catania. The neighborhood is walkable and filled with all sorts of restaurants and shops while convenient public transportation brings guests further afield. The bar L’Incontro is the heart of the hotel -- popular with locals and guests for cocktails and a buffet lunch. Dinner at Le Zagare gets mixed reviews for cost and quality. There's a small fitness center and gorgeous inner grounds with free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Rooms are charming (some have small balconies overlooking the Piazza Giovanni Verga) but no Internet access is a deal-breaker for some.
The UNA Hotel Palace is a chic, 94-room upscale hotel on bustling Via Etnea, within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and sights. Highlights include a rooftop bar, lounge, and restaurant, with terrific views of the city and Mount Etna. A second bar and restaurant are downstairs, and a free breakfast buffet is served as well. Business amenities include an eight-room conference center -- and there's a small gym and steam room. Rooms are sophisticated with marble bathrooms and minibars, but entry-level rooms can be small and don't include free Wi-Fi or flat-screen TVs. Travelers might want to also consider the Liberty Hotel, which is smaller with classic Art Nouveau decor, but it's not as centrally located.
The UNA Hotel Palace is a chic, 94-room upscale hotel on bustling Via Etnea, within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and sights. Highlights include a rooftop bar, lounge, and restaurant, with terrific views of the city and Mount Etna. A second bar and restaurant are downstairs, and a free breakfast buffet is served as well. Business amenities include an eight-room conference center -- and there's a small gym and steam room. Rooms are sophisticated with marble bathrooms and minibars, but entry-level rooms can be small and don't include free Wi-Fi or flat-screen TVs. Travelers might want to also consider the Liberty Hotel, which is smaller with classic Art Nouveau decor, but it's not as centrally located.