Hotel Katane Palace (Catania, Italy)

With the sea on one side and the Mount Etna on the other, The Katane Palace Hotel could not be in a more exotic and dreamy location. It is in Catania in Sicily which is famous for many attractions of historical significance. The Via Etnea and the Baroque street of Via Umberto are close by. It is a 15 minute walk from the Massimo Bellini theatre and Malavoglia Fountain. Also at very short driveable distances are shopping centres, train station, Corso Italia and the Duomo Cathedral.

The 58 rooms at the hotel are all soundproofed and air conditioned making the stay soothing and tranquil for guests. The rooms overlook the road or the courtyard and some have balconies. The stylishly done rooms are well maintained and clean. They are all equipped with satellite television, minibar and complimentary water. The bathrooms are private. They have a shower and tub combination and provide hair dryer.

The four star hotel has conference room facilities to accommodate guests on business visits. The staff helps with communication as they are multilingual. They are cordial and go out of their way to make guests comfortable. They also take care of any tourism or travel trips guests want to undertake providing them with necessary information and guidance. Trips to Mount Etna can be booked through them. The restaurant provides a large variety menu for breakfast. The hotel allows guests to bring pets.

Wi-Fi in the rooms has low connectivity. Parking space is limited in the parking lots.

Mattresses and pillows are hard and uncomfortable to sleep in. Heating is inadequate in winter season. Satellite viewing does not include many English channels.

Breakfast menu does not include many fruits.