Comfortable and friendly hotel in great location in Catania walkable to most central attractions…read more Great front desk group that speaks English and always willing to help coordinate reservations. Rooms are modern, clean and well appointed. Slept comfortably with door open to cool Mediterranean breezes to courtyard. Parking is available on street in private gated parking lot one block away €10 per day. On street available, at own risk and is also paid, at about the same rate. Lots of good food, wine, bars, shopping, and anything else short walk. To the right of the front door does get sketchy one block away. Not scary, just not good area. Go the other way, to the left :)

I had stayed there for 3 nights. they shut off the ac the day before we left both times in the…read moremiddle of the night so I had to call the front desk to turn it on at 6 am cus it was hot and humid. our room the first night was fine the second stay was not so nice. The bartender Antiono was the best!!!!

Antico Borgo Petralia lies beautifully high on 650 m, between the Ionian Sea and the living craters…read moreof Etna. Both present for your eyes while having breakfast, dinner or take a swim in the pool. The great Sicilian nature surrounds you at this family own hotel, just outside the town of Zafferana, a region famous for its honey. You will find a hotel with a touch of country style, where everything is in perfect order, without striving for luxury. As soon as you arrive you are met and welcomed by one of the family members and this is one of the great advantages with a stay here. You are met with openness, respect and at the same time taking care of in a very warm and generous way. You can come here and spend your days relaxing by the pool or as a base for trips up to the top of Etna, down to the beaches of the Mediterranean See or go wherever you like to meet the Etna Land. The rooms are very convenient with the air conditioning working perfectly. Breakfast includes in a rich way everything you expect in a place like Sicily. In the evening dinner is served, very tasteful with again a certain rustic feeling. There is of course no place that suits everyone in taste and preference, but Antico Borgo Petralia covers everything except being a swinging lively and eruptive arena. The last thing though not really true as Etna constantly makes herself present. But no, you don't have to be afraid of lava coming to catch you. Antico Borgo Petralia is built on the side of a rock high over where lava streams, if it should come further than to Valle di Bove, the huge valley above, which historically swallows most of the lava. As a frequent traveller in Sicily I can warmly recommend Antico Borgo Petralia. It is one of the best hotels on the Island, when you prefer to share its richness, beauty and dynamic power.

What an amazing choice this was! Balcony view from the room, ocean view was beautiful, pool view…read morewas tempting and went for a swim. Then a drink pool side only to realize I can walk directly underneath walkway from pool to tanning lounge chairs, also the best lounge chairs and go for an ocean swim!

So I stayed here because this is where my command Christmas party was being held. I wanted to drink…read moreand be safe so i got a from. The hotel is very nice, has ample parking and a great bar. The room was spacious and had a patio area that led out to a lawn area. My main issue was the plumbing. The sink and tub would not drain making them pretty much unusable. Might be a one off but it ruined it for me.

From start to finish loved this charming hotel by the water in Ortigia / Siracusa. Denise and the…read moreteam at the front desk were so warm and helpful. The location is perfect to stroll into town, walk to the water, or take boat excursions. Wish we could have stayed here longer.

Photos do not do this very special hotel justice. We were lucky enough to book the family room and…read morecouldn't believe our eyes when we walked in. Two exceptionally spacious rooms with beautiful bathrooms, high ceilings, stocked refrigerators connected through a perfect hallway that allowed both for privacy and the comfort of togetherness for our younger kids. It was fabulous. The location is lovely in perfect Ortigia, which in and of itself is such a gem. The staff offered many great restaurant recommendations and could not have been more accommodating. The breakfast was excellent - you would be hard pressed to find a person who wasn't delighted by the myriad of offerings. The hotel also has a spacious seating area to relax with wine, water, some juice and little bowls of snacks during the day, which made for a nice area to relax with our kids in the hot afternoons. A couple of teeny tiny quibbles: the tvs were so small they were unusable (wouldn't care normally but we were there during the world cup and the ball was a mere pinprick) and had very few stations, the shower floor was so incredibly slippery that my son took a nasty spill (I almost did as well, so it wasn't kid horsing around) and the parking is more expensive than it should be. The air in one of the rooms ran very cold and refused to adjust, but in a 105 degree heatwave, that was certainly preferable to the alternative. One final quibble - they use some sort of a pod machine for the coffee, which in addition to being environmentally questionable when used on a large scale, it also makes pretty low grade coffee. We'd come to enjoy our morning freshly ground lattes elsewhere, so again, though a minor quibble, I think they should switch to a standard machine to step it up just a notch. We would enthusiastically recommend this hotel to all. It's a real find.

My wife and I stayed here during out last trip to Sicily... and found our favorite Boutique Hotel…read morein the world. The owners have done an absolutely beautiful job restoring and updating the building. The wide open spaces and minimalist deco amplified the stately nature of entry way. Vitorio, our concierge for the stay, was immensely helpful and very understanding of our limited Italian vocabulary. The rooms are actually quite large by European standards and was just as inviting as the foyer. The bed was more than comfortable (of course, we might have slept so soundly from all the sightseeing that day) and the bathroom equally as impressive. We hope to return soon and when we do, we'll be staying at Hotel Cavalieri.

From the owner: Hotel Cavalieri, Boutique Townhouse Hotel, 4 stars, just on the other side of the delicious island…read moreOrtigia, historical centre of Siracusa. Smart rates for direct bookers. Incl. buffet breakfast inclusive and wifi internet.

Like the previous review, by Ed V., my opinion is based upon the experience. It's not a five-star…read morehotel, nor is it trying to be so. The people are wonderful and the lodging is sufficiently comfortable. It's generously sized, with a small kitchen and a couple of bedrooms. The living area and balcony were quite substantial. There were four of us and we never felt squeezed at all. The hotel is owned by Sr. Motta and he is a sweet and kind man. His English was as good as my Italian, which is terrible, yet we had a wonderful time chatting. We worked our way through the conversations together, and we really enjoyed meeting him. Filippo was the manager on site most of the time during our stay. His English was wonderful and he gave us great recommendations in terms of where to eat and what to see. We really enjoyed meeting him and he so positively added to the experience. Motta is a great place to stay when exploring the eastern side of Sicily. Catania is just too much city and it is hard to navigate. Motta makes for a great jumping off spot in which to see the best that the east side has to offer. We took day trips to Taormina, Aci Trezza, Siracusa, and Noto. If you want a true five-star experience, this is not for you. But if you want to be immersed in the culture of a small Sicilian town and feel a part of the community for a bit, it's a wonderful place to stay. I cannot recommend it enough!

So let me be upfront and say that this is not a 4 star hotel. I had what I felt was a 4 star…read moreexperience. The hotel is located in a neighborhood not far from the US Navy base I was visiting. The rooms are larger by European standards and remind me of the Marriott Residence Inn's. My room had a separate living room and the bedroom was in the back of the room. The WiFi was pretty fast for Europe and that was pleasantly surprising. The bed was your standard European bed so on the hard side. There was a queen size bed and a twin in the bedroom. The normal guest are families. They had a iron and ironing board in the room already which for me was a bonus. The Kitchen was nice and the refrigerator was a great option to have cold water etc available. The bathroom was slightly small but with the added plastic shelving it worked quite well. This is a family run business so that made it fun. The family are really nice and make sure your enjoy your stay. The morning breakfast which is European style was fantastic. They make you espresso and or cappuccino on request. They were both delicious so I requested both each morning. This is Italian style coffee and not that wimpy Starbucks junk. An espresso and cappuccino and i was set for my morning caffeine influx. My favorite item at breakfast was the Pistachio croissant which was warm and delicious. I would gladly stay here again if in the area. They were close to a great Kebab place and a awesome Sicilian Pizza place so that in itself is a bonus. For info on them see my reviews as they are both worth a visit.

This wine tasting and dinner was included in our Globus Sicily tour. Started off with a private…read moretour of where the wine is made. Learned a bit about how the soil is so fertile from Mt Etnea. Started off with some sparkling whites which were extremely bubbly. I personally preferred the reds. Many dishes were brought out, one tastier than the other! Family style dishes.

We came to this restaurant for a meal plus wine tasting. Service was great but the meal was very…read moremuch underwhelming. The amount of food served was generous and the wines were decent, particularly their sparkling wines.