Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

Hotel · Catania

1

@cntraveler

"Wrapped in acres of labyrinthine citrus groves beneath looming Mount Etna, Zash Boutique Hotel & Spa was once the summer retreat for Catania’s nobility and now thrusts guests back to a time where nature called the shots, through a contemporary prism, as one of the best hotels in Sicily. Honoring its past life as a Palmento, the cool innards of the main house (a peachy, peeling vestige of grand Sicily) now pose as a smart, destination restaurant, below it, a dimly lit spa gurgles and steams, echoing the volcanic surroundings. Rhythms are docile, set by shifting fruit trees and occasionally interrupted by the rumble of the train (worth booking a room that doesn’t back onto the track). Lava stone slabs line the walls in Iraci Architetti’s photogenic Iconic Rooms and Poolside Villas, whose cubic, glass structures and sharp furniture greatly contrast the main house’s soft antiquity, and cleverly pull the clementine trees indoors. This is one of Sicily’s lesser-known hotels, a favorite with Italians wrapped in fluffy towels, oscillating between spa and pool (sliced into volcanic rock with contemporary finesse), before tucking into Guiseppe Raciti’s signature uovo poche croccante and soul-stirring pasta plates. Book now with Expedia Book now with Booking.com This gallery was originally published by Condé Nast Traveller UK." - Rosalyn Wikeley

The Best Hotels in Sicily, From a 17th-Century Former Monastery to an Island Villa

Viale Presidente Kennedy, 28, 95121 Catania CT, Italy Get directions

romanopalace.it
@romanopalaceluxuryhotel

1 Postcard

See full details

More Places For You

Ristorante da Antonio

Sicilian restaurant · Catania

A cozy trattoria with a terrace, Trattoria Da Antonio serves fresh Sicilian seafood and hearty pastas in a relaxed, authentic setting.

0 Postcards

Comis Ice Cafè

Ice cream shop · Catania

"Gelateria artigianale, caffè e sicilian street food."

0 Postcards

Agricolab

Restaurant · Catania

"Filiera biologica | Frumentichi antichi | Mangiare senza pensieri"

0 Postcards

Ostello degli Elefanti Hostel Catania

Hostel · Catania

Relaxed hostel in a 17th-century building offering airy quarters, a roof terrace & a restaurant. Housed in a 17th-century building, this laid-back hostel is a 1-minute walk from Catania Cathedral, a 5-minute walk from Teatro Massimo Bellini opera house and 1 km from Catania Centrale train station. Airy mixed-sex and female-only dorms feature free Wi-Fi, bunk beds and shared bathrooms; some have 18th-century ceiling frescoes. A bright private room has a balcony and a private bathroom. There's a casual restaurant and a lounge, plus a rooftop terrace that has city views. Breakfast, laundry facilities and bike rentals are available.

0 Postcards

Crociferi B&B

Bed & breakfast · Catania

Eclectic option offering unique rooms with en suite bathrooms & balconies. This cozy B&B in a Sicilian Baroque building is set on a historic street lined with protected architecture. It's 8 minutes by foot from Catania Cathedral, and 10 minutes from Castello Ursino. Sleeping 1 to 4 people, the eclectic individually decorated rooms come with wood and tile floors. All offer free Wi-Fi, balconies and en suite bathrooms. A suite adds a terrace. Extra beds are available (fee). Breakfast is served in a shared kitchen and includes some local Sicilian specialties.

0 Postcards

Locanda Cerami

Pizza restaurant · Catania

Cozy setup for inventive pizzas, grilled steak & pasta, with outdoor tables beside a baroque church.

0 Postcards

Cortile Alessi

Restaurant · Catania

"Ristorante che fonde tradizione e innovazione nel cuore del Barocco catanese. Ma anche pizzeria e drink bar con una carta dei vini ricchissima. Cortile esterno con muri in pietra e sala interna con tetti a volte tipiche dell'architettura siciliana. Il tutto naturalmente utilizzando le materie del territorio siciliano, valorizzando le sue peculiarità con delicati abbinamenti."

0 Postcards

Ristorante Coria

Fine dining restaurant · Catania

Coria in Catania dazzles with its Michelin-starred cuisine, blending traditional Sicilian flavors with modern flair in a stylish baroque setting.

2 Postcards

Le Tre Bocche - Ristorante & Enoteca

Restaurant · Catania

Elegant restaurant with murals, a fish counter & lobster tanks, serving seafood dishes & pasta.

0 Postcards

Asmundo Gisira Art of Living Boutique Market

Hotel · Catania

Individually decorated rooms with balconies in a chic hotel offering a coffee shop & a roof lounge.

0 Postcards