Location
The hotel is the focal point for important congress meetings and is also an ideal location for relaxing and chilling out under the hot Sicilian sun by the intense colours of the sea and the delightful fragrances of our Mediterranean garden. Recanati Beach is just 100 metres from the hotel. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 60 km away.
Facilities
The hotel has 296 rooms and 33 suites, which are located on 6 storeys and are reachable by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. 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 (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. For a fee, extra beds or children's beds can be provided for little travellers. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, 263 non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (for a fee). A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking, tennis and golf are available. For sports enthusiasts who wish to work out indoors, a gym is available for a fee. There is a wellness area with a range of services, including a spa, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, hydrotherapy treatments, thalassotherapy treatments, anti-ageing treatments and a solarium. In addition, a sauna and massage treatments are available for a fee. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Dining facilities include a restaurant with air conditioning, a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. Breakfast and dinner are served every day. Gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request.
Payment
All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.