Il Principe Hotel

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8.4
/10
Very Good
895 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Sheila

10.0
/ 10
Hotel was in a great location for the historic centre. The room was clean and as it was ready when I arrived I was checked long before normal time

robert

10.0
/ 10
This is a wonderful, clean older hotel near the heart of the city. The only BIG problem is PARKING. But the staff helps with that.

Colin

10.0
/ 10
Il Principe is one of the best located hotels in Catania, close to all the main sights and easy walking distance to Square, Monastery, Fish Market etc. The Staff were exceptionally helpful . The reception area's, and Breakfast room had plenty of space and nicely decorated with marble. 2 person lift to all floors. The hotel had somewhere for the luggage on our last day. There was alway someone on reception. The area was quiet and felt safe. Breakfast had a good variety, hot scrambled eggs or boiled, bacon, mushrooms. Cold ham and cheese, yogurts, cereals, croissants. Fruit juice and coffee. The room was a good size and double aspect. Our room had a shower, which was adequate but could have done with updating. Bed was large but a little firmer than we are used to. Towels, hairdryer etc provided. Air conditioning was excellent. Unfortunately there was no kettle or coffee maker in the room, although there was a fridge and safe. I don't think we could have got a hotel that was in a better spot, ideal to pop back to in the day for a rest.
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Via Alessi 24, Catania, Sicily, Italy, 95124

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Il Principe Hotel is a hotel is located at Catania. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Via Alessi 24, Catania, Sicily, Italy, 95124
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General


Near Piazza del Duomo

Location


With a stay at Il Principe Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Catania, steps from Via Etnea and 3 minutes by foot from Piazza del Duomo. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Mount Etna and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Catania Beach.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Via Crociferi - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art in Sicily - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Church of San Giuliano - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Via Etnea - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Basilica Collegiata - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Piazza Universita - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Bellini Civic Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Piazza del Duomo - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Gothic-Catalan Arch of Saint John of Friars - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
San Giuliano Palace - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Elephants Palace - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Piazza Mazzini - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Elephant Fountain - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Villa Cerami - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Greek-Roman Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi

The preferred airport for Il Principe Hotel is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi

Facilities


Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining


Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in Il Principe Hotel

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Elevator

General

  • Banquet
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference rooms

Transportation

  • Beach shuttle
  • Airport transfer

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting

Things to Do

  • Garden

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Il Principe Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 onsite parking
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • 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
, This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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.

Pets

Service Animals Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Il Principe Hotel
80
Another facilities in Il Principe Hotel
Laundry service, Luggage storage, Porter, Multilingual staff, 24-hour Receptionist

Frequently asked question in Il Principe Hotel

What are available facilities at Il Principe Hotel?
There are top facilites at Il Principe Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Il Principe Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Il Principe Hotel is starting from 14:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Il Principe Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Il Principe Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Il Principe Hotel?
Il Principe Hotel is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Il Principe Hotel?
Il Principe Hotel has 80 rooms in total.
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8.4
Very Good
From 895 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.4

Location

9.6

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Nese
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with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property overall was very poorly maintained. The water did not drain properly from either the sink or the bathtub. Although we arrived late in the afternoon, the room electricity was not working. Considering the overall experience, the property was extremely overpriced.
Shauna
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel was average. The room was so bright because there were no blinds. Needs to be modernised and refurbished. Good location for central Catania.
Beth
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Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location Positives: Helpful, friendly & professional staff Very good breakfast and wonderful cappuccino made by the barista. Great location. No hand or face towels No iron Negatives: Shower sprays all over & puddles everywhere no extra towels to absorb the water on the floor. No hot water in the bathroom sink. Erratic WiFi Flat pillows Insane noise every morning woken up by the garbage pick up directly below our window. Our last morning there we could not eat breakfast because it was so crowded there was nowhere to sit.
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Sheila
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel was in a great location for the historic centre. The room was clean and as it was ready when I arrived I was checked long before normal time
Cynthia
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The bedding needs to be majorly upgraded. Need new linens better pillows a stylish comfortable coverlet and better mattress or mattered pad. It was a very uncomfortable sleep for a quite high priced hotel. Also the shower is terrible with mould and rust and it leaks. Breakfast and location are lovely
Sin
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with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location is conveniently located with tons of restaurants to choose from. The building is pretty dated so don’t expect anything too modern. The WiFi doesn’t really work which is fine with me. We did have a situation that no towel was provided and there were no bedding for the sofa bed. The staff came with us and quickly fix that. Overall a good experience.
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robert
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is a wonderful, clean older hotel near the heart of the city. The only BIG problem is PARKING. But the staff helps with that.
Colin
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Il Principe is one of the best located hotels in Catania, close to all the main sights and easy walking distance to Square, Monastery, Fish Market etc. The Staff were exceptionally helpful . The reception area's, and Breakfast room had plenty of space and nicely decorated with marble. 2 person lift to all floors. The hotel had somewhere for the luggage on our last day. There was alway someone on reception. The area was quiet and felt safe. Breakfast had a good variety, hot scrambled eggs or boiled, bacon, mushrooms. Cold ham and cheese, yogurts, cereals, croissants. Fruit juice and coffee. The room was a good size and double aspect. Our room had a shower, which was adequate but could have done with updating. Bed was large but a little firmer than we are used to. Towels, hairdryer etc provided. Air conditioning was excellent. Unfortunately there was no kettle or coffee maker in the room, although there was a fridge and safe. I don't think we could have got a hotel that was in a better spot, ideal to pop back to in the day for a rest.
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nikolay
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everything was super, but internet was really bad. I was disconnected every 3 minutes
ILA
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel location is good but everything else was not good. Our van can’t come to hotel so had to pay extra to bring the laggaue to hotel
John
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good and peaceful base for exploring central Catania. No traffic noise as hotel is on a small cul-de-sac. Rooms are large and bathroom in 321 had a full bath. Staff were helpful and friendly. Aircon in our room was not working . Toilet seat had come loose . Bed was large and firm. Overall a decent space . TV was LG and fairly modern. Only had Italian channels.
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Karen
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fabulous location but hotel needs a lot of maintenance, ie most of the lifts were broken and our mini fridge was extremely noisy so had to unplug it. Shower ok but drained very slowly. Sheets ok but bedcover very very old and didn’t want to touch
Aaron
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room not clean, bathroom in particular. Air con did not work. Need investment as very dated
Elizabeth
4.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Needs updating. Tired looking.
Portia Y
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dirty bathroom and poor breakfast items
Ingrid
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room in a fantastic location.
JOHN
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Unfortunately this hotel has seen better days! Hallway carpets were disgusting/dirty, and the room was not much better. The photos on Hotels.com do not relate to the reality of what is the hotel. On a positive note, the women who checked me into the property was very nice!
DINUSHA
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was okay. It needs a few upgrades. Bathroom shower head was leaking water from the base and as a result the pressure was compromised. It would have been excellent if they had a kettle and tea/ coffee in the room . Overall the room was in good condition despite the age of the hotel . It was clean and comfortable. A/C worked good. Hot and cold water was good. Room was quiet, but lacked outlets close to the bed for charging phones etc. Great location . Front office was very professional and accommodating and recommended many areas around town and best places for food. It was much appreciated.
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Armando
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great place in the heart of ct
Matthew
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Un Soggiorno Davvero Eccezionale all'Hotel Il Principe Mio marito ed io abbiamo vissuto un'esperienza meravigliosa all'Hotel Il Principe. Dal momento del nostro arrivo, il personale ci ha fatto sentire veramente accolti e curati. L'hotel stesso è elegante, confortevole e perfettamente posizionato, ma ciò che lo distingue davvero è il livello del servizio. Durante il nostro soggiorno, abbiamo avuto difficoltà a trovare biglietti per una partita del Catania Football Club, un momento clou che speravamo davvero di vivere. Il team alla reception ha fatto di tutto, cercando instancabilmente fino ad aiutarci a ottenere i posti. Grazie a loro, eravamo allo stadio per vedere il Catania segnare due volte e vincere negli ultimi minuti, diventando uno dei momenti più memorabili di tutto il nostro viaggio. Abbiamo apprezzato così tanto il nostro soggiorno che abbiamo prenotato altre notti per il nostro ritorno a Catania prima di tornare a casa. È raro trovare un hotel dove ci si sente sia ben curati che veramente apprezzati come ospiti. Torneremo sicuramente all'Il Principe alla nostra prossima visita in Sicilia e lo raccomanderemo con tutto il cuore a amici e familiari. — Matthew e Grant Rocco
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8.4
Very Good
From 895 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.4

Location

9.6

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews Il Principe Hotel

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Top reviews
Nese
icon-with Friends
with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property overall was very poorly maintained. The water did not drain properly from either the sink or the bathtub. Although we arrived late in the afternoon, the room electricity was not working. Considering the overall experience, the property was extremely overpriced.
Shauna
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel was average. The room was so bright because there were no blinds. Needs to be modernised and refurbished. Good location for central Catania.
Beth
icon-Family
Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location Positives: Helpful, friendly & professional staff Very good breakfast and wonderful cappuccino made by the barista. Great location. No hand or face towels No iron Negatives: Shower sprays all over & puddles everywhere no extra towels to absorb the water on the floor. No hot water in the bathroom sink. Erratic WiFi Flat pillows Insane noise every morning woken up by the garbage pick up directly below our window. Our last morning there we could not eat breakfast because it was so crowded there was nowhere to sit.
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Sheila
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel was in a great location for the historic centre. The room was clean and as it was ready when I arrived I was checked long before normal time
Cynthia
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The bedding needs to be majorly upgraded. Need new linens better pillows a stylish comfortable coverlet and better mattress or mattered pad. It was a very uncomfortable sleep for a quite high priced hotel. Also the shower is terrible with mould and rust and it leaks. Breakfast and location are lovely
Sin
icon-with Friends
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location is conveniently located with tons of restaurants to choose from. The building is pretty dated so don’t expect anything too modern. The WiFi doesn’t really work which is fine with me. We did have a situation that no towel was provided and there were no bedding for the sofa bed. The staff came with us and quickly fix that. Overall a good experience.
Read More
robert
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is a wonderful, clean older hotel near the heart of the city. The only BIG problem is PARKING. But the staff helps with that.
Colin
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Il Principe is one of the best located hotels in Catania, close to all the main sights and easy walking distance to Square, Monastery, Fish Market etc. The Staff were exceptionally helpful . The reception area's, and Breakfast room had plenty of space and nicely decorated with marble. 2 person lift to all floors. The hotel had somewhere for the luggage on our last day. There was alway someone on reception. The area was quiet and felt safe. Breakfast had a good variety, hot scrambled eggs or boiled, bacon, mushrooms. Cold ham and cheese, yogurts, cereals, croissants. Fruit juice and coffee. The room was a good size and double aspect. Our room had a shower, which was adequate but could have done with updating. Bed was large but a little firmer than we are used to. Towels, hairdryer etc provided. Air conditioning was excellent. Unfortunately there was no kettle or coffee maker in the room, although there was a fridge and safe. I don't think we could have got a hotel that was in a better spot, ideal to pop back to in the day for a rest.
Read More
nikolay
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everything was super, but internet was really bad. I was disconnected every 3 minutes
ILA
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel location is good but everything else was not good. Our van can’t come to hotel so had to pay extra to bring the laggaue to hotel
John
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good and peaceful base for exploring central Catania. No traffic noise as hotel is on a small cul-de-sac. Rooms are large and bathroom in 321 had a full bath. Staff were helpful and friendly. Aircon in our room was not working . Toilet seat had come loose . Bed was large and firm. Overall a decent space . TV was LG and fairly modern. Only had Italian channels.
Read More
Karen
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fabulous location but hotel needs a lot of maintenance, ie most of the lifts were broken and our mini fridge was extremely noisy so had to unplug it. Shower ok but drained very slowly. Sheets ok but bedcover very very old and didn’t want to touch
Aaron
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room not clean, bathroom in particular. Air con did not work. Need investment as very dated
Elizabeth
4.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Needs updating. Tired looking.
Portia Y
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dirty bathroom and poor breakfast items
Ingrid
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room in a fantastic location.
JOHN
icon-
2.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Unfortunately this hotel has seen better days! Hallway carpets were disgusting/dirty, and the room was not much better. The photos on Hotels.com do not relate to the reality of what is the hotel. On a positive note, the women who checked me into the property was very nice!
DINUSHA
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was okay. It needs a few upgrades. Bathroom shower head was leaking water from the base and as a result the pressure was compromised. It would have been excellent if they had a kettle and tea/ coffee in the room . Overall the room was in good condition despite the age of the hotel . It was clean and comfortable. A/C worked good. Hot and cold water was good. Room was quiet, but lacked outlets close to the bed for charging phones etc. Great location . Front office was very professional and accommodating and recommended many areas around town and best places for food. It was much appreciated.
Read More
Armando
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great place in the heart of ct
Matthew
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Un Soggiorno Davvero Eccezionale all'Hotel Il Principe Mio marito ed io abbiamo vissuto un'esperienza meravigliosa all'Hotel Il Principe. Dal momento del nostro arrivo, il personale ci ha fatto sentire veramente accolti e curati. L'hotel stesso è elegante, confortevole e perfettamente posizionato, ma ciò che lo distingue davvero è il livello del servizio. Durante il nostro soggiorno, abbiamo avuto difficoltà a trovare biglietti per una partita del Catania Football Club, un momento clou che speravamo davvero di vivere. Il team alla reception ha fatto di tutto, cercando instancabilmente fino ad aiutarci a ottenere i posti. Grazie a loro, eravamo allo stadio per vedere il Catania segnare due volte e vincere negli ultimi minuti, diventando uno dei momenti più memorabili di tutto il nostro viaggio. Abbiamo apprezzato così tanto il nostro soggiorno che abbiamo prenotato altre notti per il nostro ritorno a Catania prima di tornare a casa. È raro trovare un hotel dove ci si sente sia ben curati che veramente apprezzati come ospiti. Torneremo sicuramente all'Il Principe alla nostra prossima visita in Sicilia e lo raccomanderemo con tutto il cuore a amici e familiari. — Matthew e Grant Rocco
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