IL PRINCIPE

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

5 suites and 25 double rooms are located on 4 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. A baggage storage service and a safe are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Other services include a babysitting service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage area. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi, the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Some of the wheelchair-friendly rooms have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The hotel has family rooms and 25 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, a gym, aerobics, a spa and a sauna or, for a fee, a steam bath. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2022. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Address: Via Alessi 20/26, 95124 Catania, Sicily, Italy

Phone: +390952500345