Gattopardo House is a 3-star hotel located in the historic center of Catania. Housed within a nineteenth-century noble palace, it features air-conditioned rooms and suites equipped with TV, Wi-Fi connection, mini-bar and private bathroom. It offers luggage storage, organizes excursions to various locations in eastern Sicily and welcomes pets at no additional cost.
LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
The property is located in the historic center of Catania, less than 10 minutes' walk from the Cathedral of Sant'Agata and 5 minutes by car from the port and railway station. The beach is 10 minutes by car away, while the airport is reachable in 15 minutes, or in about half an hour by public transport (stop a few minutes from the property). Mount Etna Park is 30 minutes by car away, while Syracuse and Taormina are approximately 50 minutes away.
ROOMS
The accommodations feature classically-styled furnishings, often embellished with period floors and frescoes. All rooms are equipped with a balcony, air conditioning, television, Wi-Fi connection, safe, minibar and kettle. The private bathroom includes toiletries, wall-mounted hairdryer and shower enclosure. In the case of Economy Rooms, the bathroom is external but remains exclusively for guest use. The Suites offer more generous space and feature a living area.
SERVICES
Guests have access to a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage service. For an additional fee, guests can request shuttle service and participate in excursions to major places of interest in Sicily, such as the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento or Ragusa Ibla. The building is equipped with an elevator and all areas are covered by free Wi-Fi connection.
Children: family rooms available; cribs and babysitting service for a fee.
Pets: allowed free of charge.
FOOD
The Gattopardo House prepares a breakfast every morning with sweet and savoury options served buffet-style in the elegant dedicated dining room. Upon request, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Throughout the day, a Tea Station with a wide selection of teas and herbal infusions is always at your disposal, as well as a coffee and cappuccino dispenser.
