Via Recalcaccia 2, 95131 Catania, Italy
#20 of 71 hotels in Catania
Guests' ChoiceBased on 382 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 April 2024
Robert
United StatesNoise levels from the street.
Very well located and offered off street secure parking. Mary in Breakfast area was very helpful and friendly. Check in was very good but I can’t remember the woman’s name.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Sachatrvlr
GermanySound proofing was a disaster. You can hear anything happening on the street. It's not a building, it's 4th floor of a building.
Really good breakfast. Beds are conformable. Super location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Mary
MaltaI could not find a fault
Breakfast was good Location was perfect. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Jane
United KingdomThe room and the bathroom were a bit dark. Better lighting would be great!
The breakfast was great and the staff very friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Edwar
ColombiaThe parking wasn't available since it had to be booked in advance, apart from the fact that we weren't told about we had to book and pay extra for that
The room was very wide and clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
John
United StatesNice feel about the Palace
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Maureen
MaltaJust the occasional sound of trickling water being used in other rooms in the evening.
The location of the hotel is very central and the hotel is within walking distance to the attractions of Catania. The flat was comfortable and cosy. The staff was nice and helpful. The hotel has a nice sitting area and also a terrace.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Yael
IsraelShower no slope, so water goes out
Breakfast was good also to stuff were nice and willing to help
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Ivetagra
LatviaBreakfast restaurant - amazing roof top terrace! Superb hospitality from employees - special thanks to Massimo at reception and Maria (?) at resaurant. Excellent location in the very centre of Old City, and silent.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Onur
TurkeyElevaitor was small.
It's a unique hotel with a good breakfast. Location is great.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Rosita
United StatesThe hotel is situated in a very small street with no available access to parking. We were at the mercy of some outside parking attendants not working for the hotel. The streets as wide as the car.We would never have drove the care ti hotel but parked it outside city and ubered in. After that all was very enjoyable
Very old hotel but beautiful room. There was a balcony overseeing the long old street of the city.. Beds were comfortable and large. High ceilings with frescos from a long time ago. Breakfast was very good with a most hospitable greeter and coffee and breakfast served by her.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Alexander
GermanyThe shower cabin is very small, the drain pipes (for the bathroom sink, shower and toilet) are smelly, so the bathroom was smelly most of the time. The pipes need to be cleaned or a fragrant room spray might also help.
Great location in the heart of the historic city center, very clean and well-equipped room, super-friendly and helpful staff at the reception and in the breakfast restaurant, excellent breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Vladyslav
PolandGood stuff, nice breakfast with beautiful terrace, spacious room on the last floor with beautiful view over busy street. Old building, comparing to more modern "europe", but it was clean, simple, and good. Decent hotel, would recommend. Ladies from breakfast were really nice and joyful)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Monica
MaltaNothing
This was my third stay at this hotel and I was, as always, very satisfied. The staff are wonderful, the location is right in the heart of Catania and the accommodation is very comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Victoria
MaltaExcellent breakfast. Helpful staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Alex
MaltaWe could have done with tea making facilities in the room, but it's not a deal breaker
Professional and very friendly and accommodating staff, Great location bang in the middle of everywhere, spotlessly clean, lovely roof terrace, generous breakfast including super fresh bread rolls, delicious sweet pastries, and great coffee prepared by Stefania who does an excellent job at the breakfast room.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Mandy
MaltaThere was no warm water in the suite and the shower was all rusty.
We liked everything about the hotel, the staff were amazingly helpful and accommodating, the location was perfect and the breakfast was vast and divine.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Jasmine
SingaporeThe water was cut off for 3 WHOLE HOURS. Right in the morning when we had to get ready for our departure
Mary who served breakfast was the friendliest and warmest person we met in Sicily. Her thoughtful and warm gestures made us feel so welcome and learned more about Catania.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Michael
United StatesIf you have a car, do not stay here as trying to find parking everyday was a nightmare. The front entrance is a big turnoff. It was dark, insufficient signage and very unwelcoming. But once inside, the hotel is nicely decorated and laid out.
My superior room was beautiful, clean, comfortable and tremendous with a beautiful fresco ceiling. Breakfast on the terrace was real nice. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Anna
PolandHotel is located very close to main attractions, Staff is friendly and supporting, there is a parking inside a palazzo. Breakfast is served on the roof, you can eat Sicilian specialities and drink best coffea.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Paul
United KingdomNA
Great breakfast on lovely roof terrace. Quiet room at the back with nice outlook. Very good area with restaurants nearby
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Jane
United KingdomFriendly, helpful staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Paweł
Poland- very unpleasant smell of detergents in the room and corridors; - poor noise isolation (we could hear lots of noise from the street and all the conversations of people staying in other rooms); - average quality of room finishing.
+ location (although it was associated with high level of noise); + breakfast (and the terrace at the top of the building) + decent looking room and all the interiors.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Paolo
AustraliaThe shower broke down on the first day of our stay. which caused much inconvenience. The air conditioner was virtually ineffective.
The staff were special and did their best in dealing with the problems of the room. Breakfast was sensational and the service impeccable. Thanks
Stayed in September 2023
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