Catania hotellit lähellä Piazza Universita

Miinukset: It was too noisy in the early morning. There was noise from the nearby building

Plussat: We wanted a nice place that was fairly close to bus/train stations as we intended touring a bit. The hotel was perfect for this, BUT, it is a leisurely 15 minute walk to Etnea Street and city centre. We throughly enjoyed our stay there - would have been great if there'd been a plunge pool/jacuzzi in the relaxing area to cool off in the heat.

Miinukset: As stated, a plunge pool or jacuzzi in relaxing area would have been fantastic. Staff were great, breakfast super and it just had a good safe vibe.

Plussat: Aamiainen hyvä

Miinukset: Parkkipaikka puutuu

Plussat: It was an amazing experience overall! Modern design of the rooms, really nice breakfast and the staff really friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely stay there again if I go back to Catania.

Miinukset: If you have a car, there is no parking space provided but that was not a problem in our case.

Plussat: Everything else. All the hotel, the staff, the room, the breakfast. Everything was amazing and beautiful! We would love to stay more time to really enjoy the place.

Miinukset: Lack of parking but that's all

Plussat: The English speaking staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean but thin walls so depending on what room you have it can be quite noisy. Hotel is easy to reach from the airport via Bus, the stop is just around the corner.

Plussat: Lovely friendly helpful staff. Very convenient location for trains and buses. Loving the decor!

Miinukset: Tea and coffee making facilities in the bedroom? (But they were available in the reception so not really a problem)

Plussat: Hyvä palvelu ja aamiainen.

Miinukset: Sijainti hieman liian kaukana keskustasta. Lähellä tosin hyviä ravintoloita.

Plussat: It is near the central bus and train stations, the staff was very friendly, the breakfast is good. It is very lovely decorated and the room we were in was on two floors. The bed, tv and a mini bar are upstairs.

Miinukset: The bathroom needs good cleaning because of the scale in the shower, but everything else was (looked) clean. They change your towels even though you didn’t leave them on the floor. The pillow was very hard, but that is just my feeling.

Plussat: The location, the staff and the room was great

Miinukset: More salted choices on breakfast.

Plussat: The staff were friendly and helpful. The split-level double room was really nice and spacious. The shower was great. Breakfast was well presented and plentiful. Great location close to the bus and rail stations.

Plussat: confy

Miinukset: noises from.other rooms

Plussat: Room was quiet with windows to the courtyard. I don't know about street-side rooms (if there are any). Air-con included and worked very well. Breakfast was ok and included hot foods as well (scrambled eggs and cheap sausages). Location and price was why I chose this hotel. I arrived late and was catching a train the next morning. Just a stone's throw from the railway station with 24h reception.

Miinukset: No complaints, all good.

Plussat: The interior fittings. The breakfast

Miinukset: TV limited. Slow to change stations. No sport No English TV Wi fi was very poor

Plussat: Breakfast was very generous and tbe staff were very helpful. Very close to the train station.

Miinukset: The shower didnt run hot water. The fridge didnt work well either.

Plussat: Almost everything about the hotel was excellent. Our room was amazing - period furnished, like the rest of the hotel, with perhaps an over-the-top sense of humour which we enjoyed. We had a view across the busy road and railway line but through tree tops to the sea. Double glazing on the windows was excellent so the traffic noise did not bother us at all. And the air con worked - even in July. Breakfast in the internal courtyard was very good and a pleasant shady environment despite the heat. The hotel is just across the road from the railway station and bus stop for the airport.

Miinukset: The area in which the hotel is located is the seedy end of town, with few enticing eateries within say a 10 minute walk. And the urban area between the hotel and town centre was down-at-heel, in poor repair and graffitied, and so unpleasant to walk through.

Plussat: Nice hotel, good breakfast! Close to Railway and Bus stations.

Miinukset: Wi-Fi not very good worked(((...

Plussat: Very good environment and a variety of selections of breakfast on the patio. Very close to central train station and central bus stations.

Plussat: Nukuin todella hyvin. Huone vilpoisa,mutta ei vetoinen. Aamiaisella tuoreet kurkut kuivahtaneita,Kahvi maistui.

Miinukset: Vain vesi huoneessa tarjolla,kaipasin olutta.

Plussat: The breakfast has ben amazingly delicious with a great variety, healthy and tasty! The location has been really great, just 2-3 minutes walk from the main station of Catania!

Plussat: Staff, cleanliness, terrace. The hotel is absolutely amazing.

Miinukset: The only disadvantage is noise, walls are very thin and you can hear everything happening in hallway or next doors. Other then that the hotel is almost perfect.

Plussat: Helpful staff Parking available

Miinukset: Location- good for train station A bit rough in one direction - dirty streets Room facilities need refurbishing

Plussat: Fantastic hotel - great staff. We were upgraded to a very grand room. Francesco was amazing, so polite and helpful. Assisted us with mt Etna tour booking & anything we needed. Breakfast was good.

Plussat: Nice shower. Comfortable bed Roof top had nice area and view when having breakfast. Nice and helpful reception staff.

Miinukset: The room had signs of wear and tear. Ants in the bathroom TV in the room had poor signal Breakfast - they didn't replace food when it ran out. Sea view ruined by main road and car park in front. Location far from city center.

Plussat: Location.

Miinukset: Air conditioning was weak. No pool.

Plussat: The staff were amazing & helpful ! Fabio was very helpful with lots of information. Breakfast was great too!

Plussat: Proximity to waterfront, activities, restaurants, Nicely maintained.

Miinukset: Nothing to complain about.

Plussat: It was situated opposite the beach and the staff were so helpful and polite in every area of the hotel.

Plussat: Good breakfast, clean rooms, helpful staff. Good location.

Plussat: Clean and fresh lobby and rooms. Great location.

Plussat: Comfy bed near the sea good breakfast

Miinukset: Air con was not really good

Plussat: The air-conditioning.

Miinukset: The staff: I checked out 2 days earlier to my designated checkout time. The receptionist didn’t even bother to ask me why or what was wrong. the location: the hotel serves best as business hotel. There is no beach in sight, only a cliff. I asked if they had shuttle busses that could take their guests to the sandy beaches near the airport, i was said that i could take a cab for 25 euros and that they couldn’t help me with that.

Plussat: The staff are really friendly and very clean rooms.. Breakfast was amazing

Miinukset: The rooms could use some maintance.. the shower door was broken the sink tap was broke as well. Water from the shower kept coming hot and cold instantly and couldnt bee fixed.

Plussat: The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect. Right beside the fish market.

Miinukset: Our room smelled very strongly of cigarettes and needed to be repainted. One lamp didn't work. We were only given two pillows. The towels smelled damp and the hot water on the shower kept turning on and off.

Plussat: Had a lovely fresh croissant with coffee in the main square, only 2 minutes walk from the accommodation, all organised by the owner.

Miinukset: Everything was super! Great location, very accommodating host, and our apartment was spacious, with a terrace overlooking Mount Etna. Would definitely stay here again.

Plussat: This is one of the most wonderful places in the world all was more than fine. Hopefully to be back to our wonderful host in this little paradise. E baci Tina

Plussat: Right next to the fish market and Catania center, but we only use this as transfer which is not very convenient, it’s about 15min walk to the bus/train terminals also not easy to get the Alibus in Piazza Paolo Borsellino so we have to chose taxi(20euro).Breakfast is right in the Piazza but unfortunately we had a flight to catch:(

Miinukset: no lift so you need to carry luggage to the 3rd floor, more stairs inside the B&B, but those ones the host Alessandro helped us.

Plussat: Great location near the Duomo and Fish market 10 minute dawdle from Alibus stop Like the design elements Great shower Really like the provision of coffee/Tea facilities and honesty box for cold drinks at fair price

Miinukset: Nothing bad

Plussat: Location very good.

Miinukset: Wifi didn’t work. Building looks a bit worn down.

Plussat: Very nice personel, perfect location near the fish market. I liked the terrace with view of Etna.

Miinukset: It was a bit chilly in March and a single heater was not enough but in the end it was ok.

Plussat: A hospitable secure welcoming stay in a classic European B&B that was so enjoyable, added amenities such as access to an espresso machine, refrigerator, laundry, hair dryer, down comforter, ironed pillow cases, guest toiletries with modern decorated plumbing fixtures in a perfect location; a quick walk to the Piazza Duomo, alongside the famous fish market, offering 'street food' fresh vegetables, fruits, deli cheeses, meats, local baked goodies. Piazza offered fine and casual dining, shopping and tours. Alessandro was very kind and helpful answering questions. As a 76 year old senior woman, I feel very pleased that I chose B&BDesign.

Plussat: Very friendly owner Great location near fish market 5/10 min walk from Alibus (airport bus) stop Free coffee and tea making facilities in reception and an honesty fridge for cold drinks great idea

Plussat: The location couldnt be better. Food market right under the windows. Walking distance to Piazza Duomo and all the main historical monuments. Great value for the price!

Miinukset: It was a little bit cold in the room in the evenings (at night).

Plussat: Good breakfast excellent location

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great location, very nice staff

Miinukset: slightly small bathroom

Plussat: The hotel is very beautiful and the rooms are clean and spacious. We enjoyed the friendly staff, the tasty breakfast and the good location in the old city center. We fully recommend this hotel and we will definitely stay here again when we come back to Catania.

Plussat: A central location and a nice building

Miinukset: The staff... Not everyone at the front desk speak English which created problems for us. For example, we called down to get our car and they ordered us a private transport.... When we came down form the room and realized this there was not really a que at the reception ( on guest who took her time - which is no problem for me) but the other girl working there didn't even want to come up and ask if she could help since she clearly did not understand English well enough. When the woman was done the man behind the desk instantly wanted to help an older woman who just came down to reception rather than me; could it be that she had a designer bag and fancy clothes rather than me in my trainers and shorts? (it felt like a "Pretty woman"-moment..!). It was now almost 40 minutes since we should have been on our was out of Catania for an excursion but since we didn't have our car and they keep the keys - we had to wait. When we finally got to talk to someone I weren’t given my key even if I said that I could get the car myself (they just park them further down the street on the side - not so safe considering the small narrow roads..!), but I was not given the key. They insisted to get it. Frustrated and late i followed the guy and when he had unlocked the car I took over and drove off from there. That’s just one of many issues. Your breakfast was another HUGE disappointment! There was nothing. No fresh vegetables at all, some dry bread, yoghurt in packages and coffee from a machine (not a good one either..!). The staff for breakfast seemed to hate people - no smile, no good morning, nothing - unless you were Italian of course..! Then she changed were somewhat polite. The last days we decided to eat breakfast out (even though we had paid for breakfast). I bet for the money you pay here - you can find something much better else were! Then there is one more thing that just seemed mad. They have an amazing roof top terrace - that they don't use!?

Plussat: Rauhallinen vaikka keskellä kaikkea. Ystävällinen palvelu. Hyvä aamupala.

Miinukset: Huone kaipaisi päivitystä. Kylpyhuoneessa hometta.

Plussat: Big hotel near the city center of Catania. Our welcoming was fine, the room was also fine. It's a short walk into the city center and Catania is a lovely city to explore! The reception helped us with choosing our transport back to the airport.

Miinukset: Before we arrived, we received an e-mail about reviews. I understand the meaning of this e-mail, but to receive it before you even arrive at a hotel, feels a bit strange. It had me doubting whether I should even write a review, but I still did. I think it would be better if the meaning of the e-mail was explained in person, at the reception for example in stead of by e-mail.

Plussat: Perfect location, nice staff

Plussat: The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. They organised a taxi for us and we could go to the airport with no worries.

Miinukset: The breakfast was decent.

Plussat: It was close shops. Staff were very helpful.

Miinukset: Booked this for my parents who are elderly and the step in shower was just a bit difficult for them minor issue. All was good.

Plussat: Staff very helpful Attractive ambience

Miinukset: Breakfast options bad. No good fresh fruit when surrounded by it in the streets outside. Coffee from machine horrible. Scrambled egg and Bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes greasy and tasteless. Did not fix malfumctioning television and blown light bulbs when requested

Plussat: Close proximity to the centre

Miinukset: The organised car to pick me up at the airport did not arrive so I caught a taxi and got ripped off. The hotel apologised but it put a damper on my stay.

Plussat: Location is perfect. Staff very friendly & room was well appointed and clean. Great value.

Plussat: Male front staff service was welcoming and more...

Plussat: Professional, discreet and what any experienced traveller requires, Bravo!

Miinukset: Personal, hotel tour guide, facilitator for ones movements around Catania: local consultant...social, cultural and business.

Plussat: The staff was very skilled and able to improvise regarding parking and more. breakfirst fine too.

Plussat: Beautifully situated in the centre of Cantania with very high standard of rooms

Plussat: Charmingly decorated, room spacious, staff friendly and helpful, location excellent.

Plussat: Ystävällisestä henkilökunnasta. Turvallisuuteen oli kiinnitetty erityistä huomiota.

Miinukset: Ei

Plussat: Very friendly staff, helpful and competent. Breakfast rich and good. Position of hotel is good and room was quiet. I am looking forward to spend my time once more in this hotel.

Plussat: Excellent location, Luigi on the reception desk was exceptionally helpful and even arranged to send on the clothes I'd left to our next hotel in Taormina! We were offered a choice of room and selected a small but well equipped and comfortable room with delightful french windows and balcony. We were on the side of the hotel and this turned out to be quiet. I'd advise you to avoid the front of the hotel at the weekend unless you are going to be out yourself partying late (it's a bit of a gathering place late on in the evening).

Miinukset: The breakfast service was not replenished - we went there half an hour before it closed and it was pretty sparse to say the least, but the coffee and croissants were excellent. It's probably best to get their early. Our bathroom was a little on the snug side which may be a problem for some, but then we did have a choice of larger rooms had we wanted them.

Plussat: Central location, friendly staff, great room.

Plussat: Very friendly staff. Room excellent. Breakfast not too impressive - but italians don't do breakfast like brits.. Location fine for catania sightseeing etc.

Miinukset: No. It was good and we would stay again. Really liked the place.

Plussat: Good central location with highly efficient and professional staff.

Miinukset: A few problems re noise from nearby bars on the Saturday night!