Mercure Catania Excelsior

Description

Located in Piazza Verga, in the heart of Catania, the prestigious Mercure Catania Excelsior is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. Built in 1953 and newly renovated in 2001, it has 176 rooms, including 12 Grand Suites. Its conference room, banquet room, 7 meeting rooms, restaurant with garden, American Bar and Fitness center make it the ideal solution for business and international meetings.

Features

Air conditioning in public areas 24-hour reception Hotel safe Currency exchange facilities Cloakroom Lift access Mobile phone coverage Wired Internet Medical service Bicycle hire service Laundry service Wi-fi Room service Car park Garage Wheelchair-accessible Gym Check-out hour Babysitting service Car hire Newspapers Check-in hour Bellboy service Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Multilingual staff Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) Late Check-out Smoke detector hotel American Express City centre Internet access Set menu dinner Snacks Bar Conference room Year of construction Nearest Bus / Metro Stop Restaurant Non-smoking area Smoking area HighchairsView more

Rooms features

Internet access Extra beds on demand Wi-fi NO Smoking rooms YES Wheelchair-accessible Number of bedrooms

Description

Location

This conference hotel is situated in Catania's city centre, close to the shopping area and in a perfect location for guided sightseeing tours or independent trips to see the city centre's attractive and architecturally impressive churches and museums. It also provides an ideal base for excursions to nearby destinations such as Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Etna, Piazza Armerina and Agrigento. Fontanarossa is the nearest airport to this business hotel, approximately 6 km away.

Facilities

The hotel welcomes guests in a 7-storey building with a lift and 176 rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Extra comforts include a mini fridge. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge). The bathrooms have a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers cycling/mountain biking. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and a hammam. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2023. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Half board is offered as a catering option. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Special meals, including vegetarian dishes, are also available.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Features

Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Public Areas BabySitting Bar Bathrobes Bellmen Bidet Bike ($) Blackout Curtains Bodyboarding Breakfast Buffet Buffet Restaurant Business Center Climate Control Cloak Room Free Newspapers in Lobby Toiletries Concierge Service Conference Room Connecting Rooms Credit Cards - Mastercard Credit Cards - Visa Currency Exchange Service Desk Diners Club Elevator Elevator/Lifts Express Check-Out Express Check-In Fax Fitness Facility Free Newspaper Garage Gym Hair Dryer High Chair Housekeeping Daily In Room Safe Internet Iron And Ironing Board Late Check-Out Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service Laundry Service Medical Service Meeting Rooms Mini Bar Mobile Phone Network Multilingual Staff Newspapers Non-Smoking Area Nordic Walking On Shuttle Route Parking Movies ($) Pet maximum weight in kg is 10 Pets Allowed Phone Photocopying Service Porterage Printer Private Bathroom Projector Restaurant Room Service Safe Deposit Box at Reception Safe in Reception Satellite TV Sauna Secretarial Service Self Service Laundry Facilities Separate Sitting Area Shared Bathroom Shower/tub combination Smoking Area Steam Room TV Terrace with Furniture Washer / Dryer Wedding Service Wheelchair Accessible Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Internet Air conditioning in RestaurantView more

Description

Enjoying an enviable location in Piazza Giovanni Verga, this property is set at the heart of Catania. The hotel is located close to a wealth of attractions in this stunning area. Many shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities can be found nearby. The property welcomes visitors with warm hospitality and excellent service. The guest rooms are charming, stylish and relaxing. Business travellers will appreciate the convenience of the conference room, banqueting room and 7 meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy an energetic workout in the fitness centre, followed by relaxation in the hammam. A delectable dining experience is just waiting to be enjoyed in the elegant surroundings of the restaurant.

Description

Facilities and services include restaurant, bar, parking (extra charge), TV, gym, Turkish bath, meeting/conference room, business centre, wireless Internet access and 24-hour reception.

Rooms feature telephone, safe, TV, minibar (extra charge), air conditioning, heating, wireless Internet access (extra charge) and bathroom.

Superior and Deluxe rooms feature terrace/balcony.

**Please note that the heating in the rooms is controlled centrally by the hotel, therefore the heating is only turned on during specific hours during the day which may vary.**

Address: 39 Piazza Giovanni Verga, 95129 Catania, Sicily, Italy.

Description

general: The hotel offers the gymnasium and the Turkish bath.