Hotels in Sicily ideally placed for visiting Mount Etna

Hotel Villa del Bosco, Catania

This hotel in Sicily has a great strategic location on the island's eastern coast. Set on the Ionian coast, beneath the watchful eye of smouldering Mount Etna, Catania is Sicily's second city. With an intriguing history stretching back to its days as an ancient Greek settlement, the history of Catania has been irrevocably shaped by a series of eruptions and earthquakes. Much of the city you see today was built following the 1693 earthquake, and everywhere stand buildings of the austere grey-black volcanic rock that originally came from the depths of Mount Etna.

Formerly home to one of Catania's noble families, the prestigious Hotel Villa del Bosco is an elegant, historic residence situated close to the ring road on the outskirts of Catania. This four-star Sicilian hotel has 52 generously proportioned and tastefully decorated rooms, all with direct-dial telephone with fax facility, internet connection, am/fm radio, personal safe, satellite television and a minibar. Beautifully appointed private bathrooms offer a choice between a bracing shower or a relaxing Jacuzzi-style bath and a range of complimentary high-quality toiletries and bathrobes are provided. Personal touches such as the overnight shoeshine and newspaper delivery service make this a luxurious experience. A Continental-style breakfast is served either in the comfort of your room or down in the sunny breakfast area alongside your fellow guests. Guests travelling with young families have the option of an adjoining room as well as cots for young babies. The hotel has a pleasant outdoor play area for the children.

A delightful restaurant serves a delicious menu of typical Sicilian and international cuisine in an elegant, refined atmosphere. Children's menus are available and the restaurant provides high-chairs for the smallest guests. There is also an inviting bar with a choice of long drinks and cocktails. The hotel has a lovely swimming pool and a health spa with a range of massages and beauty treatments as well as a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. There is also a gymnasium with a full range of exercise equipment.

This Catania hotel has friendly, attentive 24-hour service on the reception desk and other amenities include a range of conference facilities, a bureau de change and travel reservation service. All rooms are accessible either by elevator or via ground-floor access and lifts/elevators have Brailled panels to assist guests with disabilities.

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Double room from €81