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 (English, German, French) 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 a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard amenities of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. 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 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. 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.

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

Telefon: +390952500345