Catania hotellit lähellä Roman Amphitheatre

Plussat: Fantastic location. A really beautiful hotel. Great staff and the roof top restaurant was exceptional.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: The hotel was perfectly located in the center of Catania on the main shopping street. However, having now traveled to Catania, I wouldn’t recommend staying in this city for more than 1 night.

Miinukset: The AC was not very strong in the rooms or the gym. The gym was also very minimalistic. Only one treadmill and one bike.

Plussat: Great location, superior view from the rooftop bar. Clean room, good breakfast, vallet parking

Miinukset: The view from the room

Plussat: It is possible that this hotel does the best breakfast in the world. Over last 2 yrs have had 6 excellent occasions in the sun looking at Mt Etna from the food terrace great food best staff

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Staff was very friendly. good in english and even german.

Miinukset: Catania itself

Plussat: Great location

Miinukset: The pillows were very hard

Plussat: LOCATION.

Miinukset: NO VIEW FROM ANY ROOM.

Plussat: Great location & stuff - Rita knows everything & she's very helpful!

Miinukset: Parking

Plussat: Central location Very helpful and efficient staff at front desk Comfortable bed and very clean rooms Facilities and great breakfast Roof bar and restaurant gives a great view of Etna

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Absolutely nothing to write about.

Miinukset: Amazing Staff. All of them very, very friendly and helpful. Absolutely top Service. Probably the Best hotel in Catania. + I had my room upgraded for cheaper price a few hours before arrival + super brekfast with no problem to stay 20min longer than schedule ( after 10:30). Lots of fresh fruits, high quality products + amazing double floor suit with very comfty equipment and beds. Really nice interior + Directly to via Etnea, So you can enjoy night life and at the same time quiet + view on Etna + 110m to Alibus stop so cheap airport transfer + amazing roof restaurant ideal for a romantic vine relax + no problem to leave a laggague for the whole Day after check out

Plussat: It is one of the most beautiful Hotels my husband and I have ever been to.

Plussat: The place way perfect - close to city centre and very close to transportation (train, bus, taxi). The staff was perfect - kind and helpful.

Plussat: The room was very clean and specious. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the facility.

Miinukset: The breakfast was quite poor in our opinion. The staff served literally five (!) slices of ham for breakfast. It was too little for such a big hotel.

Plussat: Breakfast could be a bit better and more differential.

Plussat: Everything was fine, we had a good stay here. :-) The staff is very polite and helpful, the rooms are nice and clean, the breakfast is acceptable. You can park your car for free in the nearby streets, as long as you keep of the places marked with blue lines.

Plussat: Nothing to like here .shambles not worth a single cent or penny

Miinukset: Staff were rude very very noisy hotel....ruin our trip

Plussat: Very friendly staff, that answers questions by e-mail very quick. It is REALLY 24-hours reception. To my luck they let me to leave my bag at early morning and then to check in at the evening. Room was really clean. Hot water has really hot. Wi-fi was fast. Breakfast was ok: kind of meat, cheese, jam, nutella, croissants, some kind of bread, corn flakes, juces, coffe, tea. I liked it.

Plussat: Good location fairly close to train and bus stations (walking distance), and close to great restaurants. Good value for money. Large room.

Miinukset: A little noisy from guests internally.

Plussat: Kind of cleaning service every day. Good towels:) Air-conditioning is really good!

Miinukset: Breakfast - we stopped going there after the 1st day. Coffee was really bad for Italy :) Croissant was undercooked, no choice at all. Don't waste your time going there. There is a nice place called Di Dio just 5 min from the hotel. There were no hangers in the 1st room. We asked, then we had to go for them to the reception. Noone could bring to the room? In the 2nd room there was only 1 hanger.. For a toilet paper when it's finished we also had to go to the reception..During cleaning they didn't put an extra one :d The shower holder was broken but noone fixed it neither before, nor during the say. The cleaning lady couldn't not to notice that it needs to be fixed.

Plussat: Very helpful staff. They sorted out a problem when one of our party had forgotten to bring their passport. They gave us good advice on nearby restaurants. They ordered us a taxi and kept our luggage safe after checkout but before we left the city.

Miinukset: All the scrambled eggs and bacon were gone because we got up too late for breakfast!

Plussat: Amazing room

Miinukset: Breakfast to sweet

Plussat: Stayed here overnight between flights from Rome to Catania. Arrived late and left early to no opinion on the area.

Miinukset: Uncomfortable bed

Plussat: Good breakfast, eapecially for 3 EUR Friendly staff Great value for money

Miinukset: Elevator was super slow and old Air conditioning in the room was not so powerful

Plussat: Nice room, great breakfast and helpful staff

Miinukset: Definitely noise, I was on an inner courtyard so no street noise but you could hear everything in the next room then the bathroom Awful

Plussat: The breakfast was amazing and the best part of the stay

Miinukset: All was good!

Plussat: Friendly staff, hotel on a walking distance from monumental and shopping areas. Lots of fun places to have dinner and a drink nearby. Very clean and in well condition. For a fee, you can get your car in a private parking. Good breakfast selection.

Plussat: The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. A tiny bit of street noise outside that seemed to fade at a reasonable time. The check in and staff were friendly and helped set up a taxi at fixed rate for our airport trip the next morning. He was also keen to inform me about Best Western discounts and points in future. For a small hotel and breakfast room the breakfast was really great with the added bonus of Sicily's classic fresh granita with brioche. I would have lingered longer in there if we had the time. The price was excellent value, perfect for one night stay or more, depending on your needs.

Miinukset: It was great to have coffe/tea making in the room with kettle, however there appeared not to be any milk packets amongst others such as sugar and honey. The other thung that appears common in Sicily is the excessive use of plastic. The cups offered for the hot drinks were styrofoam which is unpleasant to drink from and wasteful. The plastic spoon offered had begun to melt in my tea as I stirred in the sugar. Please offer real cups for coffee/tea and metal spoons and help to not make more waste in your island and country. For some reason we had trouble with the safe in the room. Staff came to help and then it worked. Of course when they left and we tried again, it didn't work. Who knows why. Unlucky. There was no iron in the room but I'm guessing they would find one if needed.

Plussat: A nice little hotel in a quiet location. The most extraordinary feature of this hotel is an excellent breakfast for a mere 3 euro!! Clean and quite spacious room with a big balcony. Comfortable bed. Very helpful and smiling staff. Highly recommended.

Miinukset: that I had to leave so soon ;)

Plussat: Hotel is quite great, location is good. Easy to reach "must see" places. Breakfast is good and staff - willing to help

Miinukset: We had lots of troubles with wifi quality, so hotel is not so suitable for business travelers, who don't have their own internet. Also it is not so convenient, if you want reach beach by foot

Plussat: The property is well located close to the city centre with a secure parking garage - therefore it is great for those travelling with a rental car. The rooms, although a little dated were clean and comfortable with the balcony providing a nice touch in the evenings before heading out for dinner. The reception staff were very helpful!

Miinukset: The breakfast waiting staff looked thoroughly unenthused and were not very forthcoming... it took several attempts to wrestle an espresso out of them! The rooms are basic and felt a little old however all things considered this was a good hotel for the price!

Plussat: Breakfast was great as well as the location.

Miinukset: Change the old carpets.

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!

Plussat: Great location; friendly staff; clean facilities.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Very nice and helpful staff! I need theirs advice and they have the patience and professionalism to give us. Understanding for a late check out, maps and information offering, flight tickets listing. I remembered only a name of receptionist, Mrs Annarita, but the same her colleagues are very processional. Congratulate for management! The breakfast good, with a large kind of products. The rooms clean, good conditions for long time staying. Parking in front of hotel!

Miinukset: Everything was perfect!

Miinukset: The receptionist somehow could not write the company information correctly on the bill and She also said that she can't make changes to the system afterwards

Miinukset: The front desk staff, both night and day, are unfriendly and like to comment on you a lot and also to laugh lightly at you after you leave. I can say that with certainty because I understand Italian and also French. However, they have believed that I only spoke English. I would not return even it was for free.

Plussat: Staff very helpful and polite room was spotless beds great.

Miinukset: Not having longer there as it was quick visit.

Plussat: location

Miinukset: stayed in a standard weared out room at the 2nd floor. Staff looked tired and was not really welconing.

Plussat: Staff were very helpful and friendly-

Plussat: Staff were very nice

Miinukset: Building was tired, rooms were remarkably small

Plussat: This is a business style hotel in a very convenient location (airport bus in front of the door) and close to the city centre. Good facilities as expected from a 4 star chain hotel. Good stay. 24 hour reception for early departure/late arrival!

Miinukset: All good