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Il Principe Hotel

Via Alessi 24 Catania, 95124 Italy

Business-friendly Catania hotel near Cathedral Square

Elephant Fountain nearby
This business-friendly hotel is located in Catania, close to Museo Emilio Greco, Cathedral Square, and Piazza Mazzini. Also nearby are Piazza Stesicoro and Elephant Fountain. Show more
Hotel bar/lounge
Il Principe Hotel provides a bar/lounge, complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and a porter/bellhop.
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Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and safes. Hide

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Deluxe Room Single Use
1 queen2 twinDesk. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning.
Comfort Twin/Double Room
1 queen2 twinDesk. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning.
Suite Double Room
1 queenSeparate sitting area. Desk. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning.
Deluxe Twin/Double Room
1 queen2 twinDesk. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning.
Comfort Room Single Use
1 double2 twinDesk. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning.
Deluxe Triple Room
1 queen1 twin3 twinDesk. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning.
Suite Single Use
1 queenSeparate sitting area. Desk. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Small pets considered
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Buffet breakfast fee: EUR 12.00 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • A tax is imposed by the city and is collected at the property in cash: EUR 1.5 per person, per night, up to a maximum of 3 nights. Guests exempted from the tax: Catania residents; exchange students; University students; children under 18 years of age; coach drivers and tour leaders for groups of at least 25 people (1 coach driver and 1 tour leader per group); disabled persons, patients, and their companions/helpers (max 2 per patient), subject to submission of proper documents to the property.
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. An Internet point is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to secretarial services, audio-visual equipment, and small meeting rooms. Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms and banquet facilities. This business-friendly hotel also offers a steam room, multilingual staff, and coffee in the lobby. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Parking is also available nearby (surcharge).

  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Offsite parking reservations required
  • Secretarial services
  • Steam room
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Translation services
  • Umbrella
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet point
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Parking nearby
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 3
Il Principe Hotel, Catania,  Italy, Property Amenities Lobby

Rooms

Air-conditioned accommodations at Il Principe Hotel offer minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include handheld showerheads, makeup/shaving mirrors, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Catania hotel provides complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and direct-dial phones. Additionally, rooms include electronic check-out and hair dryers. In-room massages and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Il Principe Hotel, Catania,  Italy, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Bidet
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • In-room safe
  • Satellite television service
  • Smoking permitted
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

Dining

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Room service during limited hours is available.

Il Principe Hotel, Catania,  Italy, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Il Principe Hotel

4.6
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.8
Hotel condition:
4.8
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.6
Neighbourhood:
4.2
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Jerry K from Seattle
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Nov 2011

“If You Have to Be in Catania”

We decided to stay in Catania as we would be arriving at the airport there after three flights covering almost 18 hours and knew we would be beat. If I had it to do over, I probably would have spent the extra hour to drive south to Syracuse. Catania is a city that has been destroyed several times by Mt. Etna and by a tsunami. Visiting the town, you makes you wonder if we assume a deity whether or not he/she was trying to make a point. The hotel was very nice, good breakfast and very helpful staff. The town has some nice ruins (Roman amphitheater) and some very nice Baroque period buildings. The problem is that all of them are covered in graffiti.

Area recommendations
I would recommend skipping Catania on your trip to Sicily. If you go there, stay at the Il Principe as it is a decent value, comfortable and has a very helpful staff.
Marguerite H from Utah
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 16 May 2011

“Hidden Gem in the City”

Hidden on a street which, if you get lost, has direction signs along the way to find the hotel. Abundant and delicious breakfast in a charming breakfast room. Wonderful staff. I would recommend this hotel to friends if they want a convenient walking location to all in city center Catania.

Area recommendations
The fish market for sure. Walking down Via Etna, and dinner at Osteria Antica Marina. Taxi from airport will run about 25-30 Euros, one way.
Geo R from Phoenix, AZ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Jul 2010

“Gem in Sicily”

One of the nicest hotels I've stayed in. Fabulous building. Better staff. Wasn't necessarily crazy about Catania, but if someone is going to Catania, they couldn't stay at a better hotel.

Dining
I was disappointed with the "authentic Sicilian" cuisine, two nights out of four. Fish was fishy.
A Traveller from NYC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Jul 2010

“Convenient location; small room”

Catania is not that pleasant of a place to visit. I have been to that city many times over the years, and it's the same as in the 1990-ies: garbage, run-down buildings, crime, grime and insane traffic. No wonder Sicilians express such disdain for Catania. "Il Principe Hotel" is a little gem in the crumbling down city center. It was my first time staying at this hotel, and it was not bad. The hotel is in a very good condition, but the room was a bit too small. Granted, the hotel is in the middle of a large city, in (arguably) Europe, so the "smallness" is to be expected. Overall, nice hotel - I would recommend it.

When to go
Not in July or August. Just don't.
Getting around
Avoid driving. Just an insanity.
Nightlife
Smoking, smoking, smoking everywhere... Not enjoyable for me...
Frank H from New York, NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 May 2010

“Very well run place”

See above

A Traveller from NJ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 27 Aug 2009

“The best!”

Outstanding service. Beautifully clean and smack in the middle of everything

A Traveller from Baton Rouge, LA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Jun 2009

“good small hotel”

Great small hotel in historic district. Staff was super competent and friendly. Definitely will go back if in Catania.

A Traveller from Chicago, IL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Apr 2009

“Nice business hotel, friendly staff.”

My only real complaint was the internet was 5.50 euro a day and was sometimes flaky, but generally a fantastic stay and well worth the price. One of the best locations I've stayed at in relation to downtown Catania.

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Il Principe Hotel

Via Alessi 24 Catania, 95124 Italy

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Museo Emilio Greco - 0.1 km / 0 mi
  • Bellini Civic Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Church of San Giuliano - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Museo del Giocattolo - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Elephant Fountain - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Cathedral Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Greek Amphitheater - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Duomo of Catania - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Cathedral of Sant'Ágata - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Gothic-Catalan Arch of Saint John of Friars - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Piazza Mazzini - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Roman Columns - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Roman Odeon - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Villa Pacini - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Porta Uzeda - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi

The preferred airport for Il Principe Hotel is Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Catania, Italy (CTA-Fontanarossa)

Area:

Catania, Italy: About 300,000 people call Catania home. Possessing many Greek and Roman remains, Catania's oldest attractions include the Greek-Roman Theatre and the Catanian Amphitheatre from the 2nd century, the Odeon from the 3rd century, The Greek Acropolis of Mountvirgin's Hill, The Roman Forum, Roman ruins in Cortile Archirotti, and the Roman Columns in Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini.

Il Principe Hotel

Via Alessi 24 Catania, 95124 Italy