Mercure Catania Excelsior is a hotel that seems to have garnered mixed reviews. Here, we have compiled lists of the most frequently mentioned pros and cons based on user reviews.
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Safety index
87 out of 100
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Mercure Catania Excelsior
8.0
(401 ratings)
Catania, Italy -
700 m Via Etnea
1.5 km Piazza del Duomo
1.5 km Catania Cathedral
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Central Location: Many reviewers appreciated the hotel's prime location, making it convenient to explore local attractions.
- Spacious Rooms: Guests often complimented the size of the rooms, noting them as spacious and comfortable.
- Friendly Staff: The hotel staff received high marks for their welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests.
- Cleanliness: Cleanliness was frequently praised, with the hotel maintaining high standards across its facilities.
- Good Breakfast: The breakfast offering was highlighted as a positive aspect, with a variety of options available to guests.
Area for improvement
- Aged Decor: One common critique was the outdated decor, with some guests feeling that the hotel could benefit from a renovation.
- Noisy Nights: A number of reviewers mentioned noise issues, particularly from the streets, which could disturb sleep.
- Additional Charges: Some guests were unhappy with unexpected additional charges for certain services.
- Wi-Fi Issues: There were complaints about the Wi-Fi service being unreliable or slow at times.
- Limited Parking: Parking was noted as a challenge, with limited spaces available for guests.
Amenities
Babysitting
Extra beds/cribs
Breakfast available
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Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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RateScore
Total 401 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
expedia
401 Reviews
8.0 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
General Info
Total number of rooms 176
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1953
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
24Download
285Upload
134Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
61 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
34 out of 100
Unsafe
Catania safety index
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
87 out of 100
Women safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
87
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
100
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
73
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
89
LGBTQ safety
Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
74
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
60 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
69
Mugging or robbery 56/100
Car theft 73/100
Car break-ins 71/100
Home break-ins 56/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
54
Physical attacks 49/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 29/100
Other crime severity
High
66
Insult or harassment in public 47/100
Corruption or bribery 78/100
Drug problem 63/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.2 - $1
Coffee
$1 - $2
Beer 0.5L
$1 - $2.5
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10 - $20
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1 - $2
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1 - $1
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$40 - $80
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3 - $10
McMeal at McDonalds
$7 - $10
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.5 - $2
Public transport, monthly pass
$20 - $70
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.7 - $2.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$10 - $15
Fitness club, monthly fee
$35 - $70
Weather In Catania
Precipitation In Catania
Air Quality
Unhealthy (For Sensitive Groups)
PM2.516
PM1024
56
Limited risk for sensitive individuals. Not recommended to do outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Good
Water quality is satisfactory. Slight deviations may be noticed.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 12:30
Children welcome
Pets welcome