Katane Palace Hotel

Adrian W1 year ago

We have stayed here every year for the last 7 years and love this hotel. When you first arrive, the entrance is in a side street which is not too appealing; don't worry because the interior is lovely. The aircon works, the bar is comfortable with a good range of beers and wines (and you have to ask Letitzia NOT to bring out snacks or she brings a load - not good if its just before dinner!) and we love the courtyard to just sit in and enjoy a quiet drink.||The breakfast is a very good buffet - not as extensive as we've seen in other places, but more than enough for anyone. You can ask for coffee (I love Davids and Antonio's cappucinos) rather than using the coffee machine.||The rooms are large, clean and feel very spacious and we like the rooms overlooking the street at the back. The bathroom/ toilet is excellent and there is a bidet which my wife absolutely loves! there is a fridge in the rooms with water and juice. ||The staff could not be nicer or more friendly, or more helpful - they really make the hotel. On reception, I'd say that Suzy has the best English, but Valeria and Lucia are both fine - just with more of an accent:)||The hotel location is excellent; you are an easy 10 - 15 minute stroll to the market and on to Via Etnea from there; the other way - 15-20 minute stroll to the railway or bus stations. There are a lot of good cafes and restaurants in close vicinity.||How much do we love this hotel? As I said, we stay every year for the last 7 years for about 2 weeks; I'm a member of the Accor Hotel Group rewards scheme and there are a number of Accor group hotels in the vicinity - good ones. We still choose Katane Palace every time and are looking forward to staying there again next year.