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VdBNEXT

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Via Etnea

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Photo gallery for VdBNEXT

A spa area with a black tiled wall, a hot tub with water, and a small shelf with candles and flowers.
A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed with white linens, a bedside table, and a unique white decorative piece.
A hallway with a large poster, a pillar, and a patterned wall.
A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a large potted plant.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a city view in the background.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Via Del Bosco 62, Catania, CT, 95125
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Catania - Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Catania University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a TV, and a curtain.

Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a city view in the background.

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a TV, and a curtain.

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed with white linens, a bedside table, and a unique white decorative piece.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a dark curtain backdrop.

Triple Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Catania

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio stay.Your stay at this Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Via Etnea and University of Catania - Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Catania University and Vincenzo Bellini Music Institute are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Catania - Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Vincenzo Bellini Music Institute - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Catania University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Citadel University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 5 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 15 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Piazza Aldo Moro - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ikebana - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Metro Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Renna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Il Pescatore - ‬9 min walk

About this property

VdBNEXT

4-star hotel near Via Etnea
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly VdBNEXT. An area shuttle within 2.5 km and a beach shuttle are free. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Catania hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
VdBNEXT offers 24 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 2.5 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Self parking on site (EUR 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is VdBNEXT to the airport?

VdBNEXT is 13.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does VdBNEXT have an airport shuttle?

VdBNEXT offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 25 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is VdBNEXT to the beach?

This hotel is 14.9 mi (32-min drive) from Catania Beach and 3.4 mi (15-min drive) from Lungomare di Ognina. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does VdBNEXT offer free breakfast?

VdBNEXT does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at VdBNEXT?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at VdBNEXT?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

Is there free parking at VdBNEXT?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 8 per day.

Does VdBNEXT have a pool?

VdBNEXT features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does VdBNEXT have a restaurant?

VdBNEXT is home to Il Canile, which features local and international cuisine.

Does VdBNEXT have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is VdBNEXT to downtown Catania?

VdBNEXT is 2 mi away from Catania.

VdBNEXT Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Filippo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BUON HOTEL ALLE PORTE DI CATANIA

Come da titolo un buon hotel alle porte di Catania. Camera familiare tutto sommato comoda come ampiezza anche se il bagno risulta vecchiotto dato che ci hanno cambiato la prenotazione. Piscina piccolina, ma pulita e facilmente raggiungibile. Colazione ottima sia come offerta che come posto per panorama e vista della città. Personale accogliente, gentile e professionale.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het hotel komt totaal niet overeen met de prachtige foto’s. Kamer zeker niet luxe. Erg goedkoop ontbijt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Villa reconvertida en hotel lujosa y elegante

El hotel es de 10. Una villa de lujo con habitaciones nuevas. Desayuno en la azotea con vistas al centro y al mar. Servicio de 10. Alejado del bullicio del centro de Catania. Bus en la puerta o traslado gratuito del hotel al centro o a la playa. Tienen convenio con uno de los mejores beach club de la ciudad. A nosotros nos encantó. Repetiremos
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff dell’hotel gentilissimo al nostro arrivo , la struttura non era ancora pronta ne tantomeno la nostra suite presidenziale nel Corridoio un caldo afoso la nostra jacuzzi personale non era funzionante infatti è stata riempita con una manichetta esterna L’acqua non poteva essere riscaldata , la colazione non povera ma poverissima a disposizione solamente due ciambelle confezionate caffè o cappuccino la suite presidenziale era afosa e si sentiva un odore forte di chiuso , mi sarei aspettato di più visto che ho pagato a prezzo pieno , consiglio vivamente che se non siete ancora pronti evitate di proporre le Vostre camere sopratutto per chi spende molto per avere ottimi servizi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastico

Tutto ottimo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Needs to improve

Although the staff was quite friendly, they don’t manage to help you a lot. Being, supposedly, a good hotel, you expect everything to be working and, if not, that the staff can fix it. We booked the presidential suite for new year expecting to enjoy the jacuzzi on the roof but we were informed upon arrival that the jacuzzi is not always working, they fill it up when you need it but it needs one and a half hour to be prepared. This was not as expected but for us not a problem. They did come to prepare it but the water was lukewarm, and on a December night on the rooftop you need the water to be hot. Despite our requests, they insisted the water was hot enough and that they couldn’t provide water hotter than that and that we should expect this being that it was cold. I actually understand that but if they can’t provide it, they shouldn’t advertise it. On the following morning they told us that actually it was a problem in the boiler and other guests had complained the water in their rooms was also not hot. It’s just that they are not capable of handling the situations and there was no manager that we could talk to. Besides, some of the court aims in the rooms were not working (we had to attach them to furniture to keep them open) and the rain shower is really not clean. There are smalls things that I wouldn’t mind in a lower category hotel, but not when you pay this much money for a suite. It’s a shame because the building is beautiful and the view from the roof top amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel excellent, un personnel souriant serviable !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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4/10 Poor

christian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Si sådär!

väldigt fel information, saknade fiunktioner som utlovas
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very cute, a little strange but the staff cannot do enough for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is very old , not like in pictures , and the breakfast was not so good , property is far from city center
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grazioso albergo a due passi dalla casa di cura G.B. Morgagni
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel, staff were so friendly and always made a huge effort with us. Food was also fantastic.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Italian Villa mansion in outskirts

Italian Villa with old world charm in lounges . Rooms converted to modern decor. Restaurant first class. Rooftop breakfast overlooking Mt Etna and the city of Catania. Driving through Catania is like bumper carring on a roller coaster. Took back rental car and used hotel car and driver which was great. Excursion to Taormina outstanding. All in all this hotel is a gem . Staff were exceptionally helpful and charming . Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

We staying the Gold suite and it was very nice just as described and the service and free bus from the hotel was great. A taxi cost about 15 euros to get in to town but the hotel bus is free, a very nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
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4/10 Poor

Desiree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not as advertised

The hotel looks NOTHING like the advertised photos. I couldn’t find a Similar scene to compare to the photos posted online and on Expedia. The room was dingy and the bed was extremely uncomfortable. The pillows and blankets were very very used ... grossly used. The bathroom was well stocked and the nicest part of the room, but the square toilet was not ideal for actual use. There was also no cold water and the water here gets extremely hot. The first night, I burned my hand on the handheld shower spout because the water made the metal searing hot. One outlet for the entire room, The one in the bathroom didn’t work. There were exposed extension cords. We disliked our room so much that we stayed in an alternate hotel for part of our trip. The staff was very kind and the restaurant is also very good. The hotel is just old and not well kept. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfort or cleanliness and I very much regret booking it for my honeymoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Catania

Molto vicino all’ospedale e al centro commerciale katane
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Molto grazioso

Molto bello l'hotel, dalle stanze alla struttura ...unica pecca, l'odore nauseante e continuo proveniente dalla cucina.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
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8/10 Good

gaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

vicino alla clinica del mio tirocinio

ho scelto questo hotel perché proprio accanto alla clinica dove prestare tirocinio.appena l'ho visto pensavo di avere sbagliato perché troppo bello.hotel adatto a ricevimenti ed eventi.camera un po' piccola ma fornita di tutto.rapporto qualita'/ prezzo ottima. e' un po' fuori zona ma l'hotel e' dotato di navetta per il centro.ottima esperienza.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
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6/10 Okay

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good hotel overall with many details to be fixed

Me and my wife stayed there for a 4 day holiday. Our first impression was good. The hotel was well designed and the staff was courteous. The restaurant offered good variety of food and atmosphere. There were ample of parking spaces on the streets around the hotel to park our rental car. The breakfast was very good too. Overall our stay would have been very good if not for the bugging details that prevented us to give the hotel a better rating. First there was no WiFi as advertised. They said there was a problem but no one fixed it. The channel selection was very basic and i missed a champions league game. The bathroom light couldn't be turned off. After working for some time the AC would turn itself off many times at will. Sometimes it was impossible to turn it back on again. Not all functions worked. The bedding also was hard for my liking.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Pierpaola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grazioso hotel , comodo e confortevole.

Abbiamo alloggiato in una camera standard con design moderno. L'ambiente è accogliente e pieno di servizi . L'atmosfera romantica e confortevole. L'unica pecca è che al momento del soggiorno non era presente la connessione WiFi per problemi di manutenzione. L'hotel è facile da raggiungere e in una posizione ottimale. Il personale gentile ed efficiente. Ritorneremo sicuramente.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nel complesso buono alto il prezzo per condizioni

Personale gentilissimo davvero! Mi aspettavo una camera di un livello un po' piu alto la condizione generale e stata buona, qualche pecca per quanto mi riguarda è stato il bagno nel complesso ribadisco personale gentilissimo per essere quasi fine ottobre con il servizio devo dire che la qualità prezzo non è propio la piu consigliata in questo caso
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Tine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uhygiejniske , fraråder kraftigt Ringe service

Det var vores værste og ulækkreste ophold på hele vores tur sicilien rundt, og tilmed et af de dyreste. Vi har på vores tur boet på alt fra 28 euro og 130 euro pr nat fra Palermo, trapani ragusa og Catania. Vi bestilte luksus værelse med spa på 22 m2. Morgenmaden var kedelig og lettere intet sigende. Værelset var slidt og svarede til en langt dårligere standart end billederne giver udtryk for. Da vi ville benytte spa badet, justerings kontakten gået i stykker og kunne kun give et pust og med det kom der gammel fedt og sort råd stykker ud i badet som vi lå i. Vi kontaktede straks receptionen og fortalte at det ikke virkede og at vi syntes det var meget ulækkert, de sendte en mand op som kunne konstatere at det var i stykker og at der flød sort materiale og fedt rundt i badekaret. Vi fik af vide at det ikke kunne laves og at vi heller ikke kunne få et andet værelse ej heller på et andet hotel. De sagde også at de ikke ville kompensere for værelset som var et af de dyreste på vores tur. Vi fik på huset, en flaske mousserende vin på værelset, som vi ikke drak da vi bestemt ikke var i romantisk stemning efter at have været smurt ind i det klamme vand i badekaret. Da vi chekker ud blev vi udover det fulde beløb på værelset opkrævet 22 euro for parkering som vi ikke var blevet indformeret om. Alt i alt en rigtig Ulækker oplevelse, vi stod med en følelse af at være blevet plukket økonomisk for et luksushotel drevet af folk uden kompetance. Vi fraråder besøg på hotellet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
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4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DECEVANT

- Nous sommes arrivés, l'accueil fut froid et expéditif( pas d'info sur l'heure de départ, sur l'heure du petit déjeuner, pas de carte de la ville...) - Chambre petite, mauvaise odeur. Baignoire à jet d'eau qui ne fonctionnait pas, salle de bain pas très propre.Matelas extrêmement dur, à fuir si vous avez mal dos... - Petit déjeuner très simple. Le salé est servi froid, voir glacé, le jus de fruit dans des verres en plastique... Nous regrettons d'avoir séjourner dans cet hôtel qui fut le plus chère des 3 hôtels que nous avons réservé en Sicile et le plus décevant. Je ne conseille donc pas de réserver cet hôtel pour passer vos vacances
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023