This hotel is located on the Scalinata Alessi Steps, set between Via Etnea and Via Crociferi. It lies in the Baroque heart of the historical centre of Catania, which provides outstanding testimony to the beauty of Sicilian architecture and has been declared a UNESCO heritage site. Guests will find restaurants, bars, links to the public transport network and shops all in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The nearest nightspots are 1 km away, as is Villa Bellini's park and it is 2 km to the beach. There are a number of attractions in the surrounding area including Agrigento (17 km), Mount Etna (40 km), Taormina (51 km), Syracuse (60 km) and Palermo (210 km). It is 5 km to Catania Airport and 190 km to Palermo Airport.This is one of Catania's most important hotels and occupies a recently restored aristocratic residence. This design hotel comprises a total of 25 rooms including 5 suites and 1 disability-friendly room. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe and lift access. It also offers a cafe, a bar, conference facilities and WLAN/Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services for an additional fee and there is a breakfast/dining room at guests' disposal. Parking is available for those arriving by car.All rooms come with a private bathroom with a spa bathtub or shower and a hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, satellite TV with satellite channels and free Sky TV and a wifi Internet connection. They are also equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning and heating, a minibar and a safe.Guests can relax in the Turkish bath (charges apply).Guests may select their continental breakfast from a buffet or a menu.Guests arriving by car should follow the road signs to Catania Centro (central Catania). Once in the centre of Catania, they should follow signs to the hotel.\n\nOther Hotel Information Year of construction 2005, Year of most recent renovation 2005, Number of floors (main building) 4, Total number of rooms 25, Double rooms 25, Suites 5, Disability-friendly rooms 1\n\nOther amenities/ services Wheelchair-accessible, Disability-friendly bathroom, Bathroom, Shower, Living room, Safe, Individually adjustable heating, Individually adjustable air conditioning, Direct dial telephone, Air conditioning in public areas, 24-hour reception, Hotel safe, Lift access, Wired Internet, Room service, Laundry service, Medical service, Bicycle storage, Wi-fi, Cafe, Bar, Steam bath
