Every room is a unique work of art that combines extraordinary style with modern luxury. Whether it’s the water from the rain shower cascading down on guests from the 5-metre-high ceiling, or the mural in the breakfast room depicting a multicoloured carousel on the wall – everything here is extraordinary and whimsical, sometimes even a little quirky. This charming B&B is certainly a hotel you won’t forget.
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Highlights
Unique design: great art meets a historic atmosphere
Local delicacies, fresh from the market, at the breakfast buffet on the terrace
Warm hospitality and a very friendly team
Prime location in Catania’s old town
Good to know
On their first visit, some guests find it difficult to locate the entrance. However, if you give the hotel a quick ring, they’ll explain how to get there very clearly.
There is a lift for luggage, but no passenger lift.
The Essentials
free wifi, massage
Hotel Type:
Romantic, Small, Boutique, Design
Hotel size (number of rooms):
13
Location
40 Via Gisira
95121
Catania
Sicily,
Italy
Hotel description
Boutique Hotel
A historic 17th-century palazzo; every room is one of a kind and uniquely designed. Some rooms reflect the opulent style of bygone eras, whilst the art rooms are dedicated to mythological characters and legendary figures who played an important role in the history of Catania. Each art room has been designed by a local artist in their own distinctive style; all rooms are spacious with high ceilings and feature high-quality interiors and materials.
Design Hotel
The building is dedicated to the island’s history: the interior design of the Baroque palazzo portrays Sicily as an artistic melting pot, featuring figures from myths and legends, iconographic elements, modern artworks and the architectural features of the palace all blend skilfully together; a 3-metre-tall pink flamingo at reception, a Spider-Man sculpture on the façade and a gigantic foot in the Uzeta room are just a few of the eye-catching artistic highlights; the design was developed by the Sicilian architectural firm Studio GUM
City Hotel
The hotel is situated in the historic heart of the Sicilian port city of Catania, at the foot of Mount Etna, in an elegant palazzo. Just 250 metres away, in various directions, you’ll find the ancient Roman amphitheatre, Catania Cathedral and Castello Ursino, as well as magnificent palaces, bustling markets, and the streets around the hotel are home to numerous cafés, restaurants and shops; it’s a 5-minute walk to the harbour and a 20-minute walk to the city beach