Excelsior Palace

This hotel is located in the beautiful town of Acireale - cradle of Baroque art - about 800 m from the town centre and close to the beaches of the fantastic Riviera dei Limoni, with Capomulini beach around 2 km away. The nearest links to the public transport network are just 50 m from the hotel and guests will find nightspots just 5 km away. Catania is a 20-minute drive, Etna is 35 minutes by car and Catania Airport is just 30 km from the hotel.

This is an elegant hotel dedicated to high standards and comprising a total of 229 rooms. Guests may enjoy a balcony facing onto the sea cliff and this establishment offers several large meeting rooms and a wide range of services for tourists and business travellers alike. Further facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a cloakroom, lift access, a caf, a bar and a restaurant. It also offers room service and parking and the younger guests will enjoy the kids' club.

The rooms are quiet and elegant and come equipped with modern hi-tech amenities such as wifi Internet access and satellite TV. They also offer a private bathroom with a bathtub and a hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, a mini fridge, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating and a safe.

The hotel features a swimming pool set in a large garden and offers spa treatments on request (charges apply). Guests may also relax with a massage. Other services include a special weekly summer programmes of activities, including lots of nature and cultural excursions and plenty of entertainment, as well as a special programme of activities for children. Il Picciolo - Castiglione di Sicilia Golf Course is just a 45-minute drive.

The 2 restaurants offer both typical Sicilian cooking and national dishes. The breakfast buffet includes a wide choice of dishes while lunch and dinner are served la carte and in buffet form.