Il Principe Hotel Catania  

All was good.

WIFI system not in room. System very slow and intermittant.

A delightful boutique hotel where nothing was too much trouble for the staff. They were helpful and responsive to our needs. It was in a most convenient location with a good concierge parking facility which is rare in Catania. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Il Principe to anyone who is thinking of visiting Catania.

The staff was consistently pleasant and helpful (and attractive!) The breakfasts we're generous and fresh. Location, once you found it, could not be excelled for exploring Catania on foot. The Baroque center, the Duomo, the Roman theater, and the Fish Market are all just minutes away. Once we'd found it, it was just a 15 minute drive to the airport (we had to pick up travel companions on different flights.) But finding it the first time....our first Sicilian nightmare! No signals and no signs in this big city...get directions!!! Parking impossible. For 20 euros they parked our car on site and took good care of it.

I didn't have great expectations as I had... Not so great experiences in Rome or Venice, but I found incredible people (in the whole Sicily as well as a matter of fact...)!!!! The check-in was very fast and. The staff at the front desk are fantastic and very, very useful (hospitable, too). Each one of them was simply great, but my "weakness" was Simona!!!! The location is absolutely fantastic, too!!! Highly recommended!!!

Decor is an added bonus but overall an excellent place to stay for a ciople of days to visit Catania centre.

This was my second time at Il Principe, and I hope to return in February 2013 !

Television: when the weather is bad, visitors are trapped in their hotel, so to be able to access television in their own language is a great help. BBC World News or CNN is something, but the opportunity to access other programmes would be beneficial.

The staff went out of their way to assist us in making the most of our stay in Catania considering the weather was not favorable!!! The rooms were spacious and luxurious and the location was very central

The location, just in the heart of Catania, it was perfect. The staff is very friendly. The breakfast is excellent.

Difficult to locate when driving. They didn't have parking spaces.

Hospitality -- Comfort - location -- reasonable price

The hotel was in a great position right in the middle of everything. The rooms were beautifully appointed and the staff very very helpful at all times.

Perfect location at the very heart of the city - and a very good price for that. My room was very quiet and comfortable. The staff speaks good English and immediately responds to all requests. I really recommend the place.

I think that a four-star hotel must have an iron in each room. Bathroom fitting is a bit shabby (I mean E.G. the shower which drops down every time you try to put it in the holder, so you have to hold it all the time while washing). Finally, I don't quite understand why the heater, set at 26 degrees, has to go on every time you leave the room, and then has to be manually switched off when you come back. 26 is a bit hot for an average traveller, and actually when it's 19-21 degrees outside, you need neither heating nor cooling. It's such a waste! But as you see, these are all minor complaints which do not seriously affect the traveller's comfort.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was excellent. Close to shops and restaurants.