# 6 of 151 hotels in Catania

Hotel Il Principe(4 stars)

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  • Central location (2)
    "Central location" found in 2 reviews
    • " Very good central location " 
      5.6
      July 2012
    • " In July we were for 1 week in the hotel Il Principe in Catania. A very large advantage is the very central location , a few meters to the Domplatz, as well as to lots of bars, restaurants and the main shopping ... " 
      5.6
      July 2012
  • The breakfast buffet was very good (1)
    "The breakfast buffet was very good" found in 1 review
    • " ... location, a few meters to the Domplatz, as well as to lots of bars, restaurants and the main shopping street. The rooms were for Italian standards in terms of size okay, very clean and silent. The breakfast buffet was very good , the only fault was a geschimmelter apple also after 2 days still on the table beach. The ... " 
      5.6
      July 2012
  • The staff at the reception were always helpful (1)
    "The staff at the reception were always helpful" found in 1 review
    • " ... were for Italian standards in terms of size okay, very clean and silent. The breakfast buffet was very good, the only fault was a geschimmelter apple also after 2 days still on the table beach. The staff at the reception were always helpful and and various excursions booked, as well as recommendations for restaurants nearby given. " 
      5.6
      July 2012

Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.4
  • Room
    5.2
  • Service
    5.6
  • Location
    5.6
  • Gastronomy
    4.7
  • Sport
    0.0

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    2
  • Very Good
    1
  • Acceptable
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Terrible
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5.8
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
Great service, we arrived around 10AM, knowing that the room would be available only at 2PM, we asked if we could leave your luggage while going for a preliminary stroll. The concierge, instead to take our luggage has done everything to give us another room immediately, we really appreciated that. In addition to this the concierge also explained how to get to the main monuments of the city and where to enjoy the best granita, cassata and cannolo on town.Breakfast is served on the mezzanine floor, in a beautiful room on two separate tables for sweet and savory, this in order … read more
Benedetto
Switzerland
  • Family
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
4.4
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
We were 4 years ago and we liked it better Hotel is outdated and the rooms were neglected Perhaps you would room in the 2nd floor control, in the 4th floor were the rooms rather old Closet and shower are outdated … read more
Oliver
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 31-35
6 Other hotel reviews
5.6
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
In July we were for 1 week in the hotel Il Principe in Catania. A very large advantage is the very central location, a few meters to the Domplatz, as well as to lots of bars, restaurants and the main shopping street. The rooms were for Italian standards in terms of size okay, very clean and silent. The breakfast buffet was very good, the only fault was a geschimmelter apple also after 2 days still on the table beach. The staff at the reception were always helpful and and various excursions booked, as well as recommendations for restaurants nearby given. … read more
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Information about Hotel Il Principe

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    The Principe Hotel, an elegant restored noble palace. The rooms and suites, elegantly furnished and charming, have been designed to offer our clients the maximum comfort. They have all modern convenience including ensuite bathroom with either of Jacuzzi tab or shower, air conditioning, television set with satellite channels, Internet ADSL connection, Minibar and safe
  • Location
    The Principe Hotel is located on the Alessi Steps, between Etnea Street and Crociferi Street. We are in the Baroque Heart of the historical centre of Catania, a jewel of the Sicilian architecture, declared by the Unesco patrimony of the Humanity
  • Other facilities and services
    Buffet Breakfast American Bar Snack Piano bar Tea room Room Service Fitness room with Turkish bath Internet point Conference Room that can accommodate up 250 people
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    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.
  • Facilities
    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.
  • Rooms
    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.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Guests can relax in the Turkish bath (charges apply).
  • Meals
    Guests may select their continental breakfast from a buffet or a menu.
  • Payment
    American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted at this hotel.
  • How to get there
    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.
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Business centre
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Additional childrens' bed
  • Satellite TV
  • Fan
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Pets allowed

Gastronomy

  • Hotel bar
  • Cafe
  • Catering service

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Beauty treatments
  • Steam room/ turkish bath
  • Whirlpool

Other hotel information

  • City hotel
  • 24 hour reception
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Gay friendly
  • Express check in and check out
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Car hire
  • Ticket service
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Pets allowed
  • Children welcome
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi access included
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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