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Hotel Royal

Family-friendly hotel with a sauna and a rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
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Breakfast area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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  • Place, Via Etnea
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
  • Place, Catania Cathedral
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)

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About the area

Catania

Located in Catania City Centre, a neighbourhood in Catania, Hotel Royal is near a metro station. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Travelling with kids? Consider Etnaland and Butterfly House.

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 15 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrique Bistrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buatta Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti & Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Locanda Cerami - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mad in Italy - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Royal

Family-friendly hotel with sauna and rooftop terrace
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, conference space and concierge services.
Hotel Royal offers 20 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Catania hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Business services

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11 AM
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Hotel Royal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Royal?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Royal?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Royal located?

Located in Catania City Centre, this family-friendly Catania hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Via Crociferi and Via Etnea. Piazza del Duomo and Catania Port are also within 15 minutes. Porto Station is 15 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 26 minutes.

Hotel Royal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 536 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

zentral gelegenes, schönes Hotel.

Das Hotel ist sehr zentral wodurch man alle Sehenswürdigkeiten und das Nachtleben ohne Auto erleben kann. Das Auto selbst kann man sicher im Innenhof parken und erspart sich somit die lästige Parkplatzsuche. Das Frühstück in der verglasten Terrasse ist ein wirkliches Highlight! Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und edel mit kleinem Balkon zur Straße. Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a conseiller

hôtel très bien situé, calme, accueillant. parking disponible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

We stayed at the hotel Royal for 2 nights in October. The hotel is located just a 10 minute walk from the centre, however it is up quite a steep hill, so if you have a lot of baggage it’s not ideal. The room itself was ok, not as nice as the one shown in pictures but the bed was comfortable. Sadly the room smelled of feet and we had no toilet seat and had request one.One of the main reasons for booking was the jacuzzi, however we later found it was €30 per couple per hour to use. Once we finally located the rooftop we had a look at the jacuzzi and it was completley falling to peices and didnt look clean. Would not pay a penny to sit in it. Although difficult to access, the rooftop itself is a nice area to sit. On check in we were given absolutely no guidance to the hotel or our room.We had the hotel breakfast both days as we thought this was included. It consisted of hard boiled eggs, processed bread, some pastries & fruit. This would have been mediocre at best if it was free, however on check out we were informed that it was €10 pp, per day which is absolutely extortionate for what’s offered. We were not informed of this anywhere beforehand. All around the hotel there are plenty of brilliant breakfast options at a fraction of this cost, so unless you’re getting it free, I wouldn’t go near it. Overall, I’d say the hotel used to be great, however is run down and in need of a deep clean these days. Also, WiFi access is limited to 10 minutes at a time. Not impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Centrally located hotel

The good things about Hotel Royal are that it is well located, well priced, close to lots of bars and restaurants and that the rooms are clean. There are great views of the city from the breakfast room. However, it is clear that the hotel is due a re-fresh and that it is not comparable to other 4 stars in the area. It is good value for money and the staff are helpful. I left something in the room and emailed the hotel and they were very gracious about it when I returned two days later. The beds are quite hard (as is common in Italy) but there was something curiously uncomfortable and basic about the rooms that didn't seem to justify a 4 star rating. It is good value for money so if you need a no-frills stay in central Catania then maybe this is for you. If yo want a bit more comfort and even a bit of luxury you might need to re-think.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent service

We spent one night in Catania. The hotel is very conveniently placed. Close to historic sites and activities. While very clean, the facility appears a bit shabby. Wall paint and rug cleaning would improve the appearance. The service was excellent. We appreciate the assistance from the gentleman at the front desk. We were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Oyvind, Oslo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location. Good hotel.

The hotel has a great location. Fairly easy to find. Breakfast was very good. The rooms are a bit old and could do with an upgrade. Good service. Very helpful in reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

albergo storico adiacenti ai monumenti UNESCO

Ritorno a Catania dopo molti anni. Cibo molto buono a costi decisamente convenienti in una trattoria molto frequentata ma assolutamente consigliabile
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a 4 star hotel!

Staf are friendly and helpful apart of one yapping young girl who appeared instead of very nice receptionist. Hotel very dated, all furnishings very tired, bathroom not clean at all. Close to the nice part of Catania. Parking at a premium. Could be ok for a 3 star if cleaned/refreshed bathroom and at lower price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Simple but good - great location

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Great location. Magnificent room. Ask for room Norma.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

ottimo

ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rather down-trodden
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to major attractions, restaurants, and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Staff & service
It was a fine hotel, not similar to other 4-star hotels in Europe. Therefore, if one is comparing, just be aware of this fact. It is walking distance from all major attractions and shopping district. The hotel staff were very nice and accomodated all our needs. It has a parking (surcharge) which is greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

kaz, 東京

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt hotel, super centralt, god morgenmad

Vi nød vores møblerede balkon, de gode parkeringsmuligheder samt den gode morgenmad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alter, sehr atmosphärischer Palazzo im Zentrum der Altstadt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Caroline, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel confort superbement placé

Hôtel superbement placé. Au cœur de la vieille ville, tout se fait aisément à pied et il est possible de revenir à l’hôtel en cours de circuit pour se reposer un peu. L’hotel en lui même est un peu désuet mais très confortable. Je n’ai pas vu le jacuzzi sur la terrasse, le personnel n’en parle pas et j’avoue ne pas avoir demandé quand j’ai vu qu’il était à 15€/h par personne. Les petits déjeuners sont à 10€ et sont servis sur une terrasse qui domine la via Crocifere, magnifique ! Le parking était à 15€/jour, indispensable dans ce quartier. Le personnel de l’accueil était aimable, un peu trop discret peut-être. Globalement, un très agréable séjour 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jim, catania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Leuk hotel in authentieke buurt

Goed gelegen in het centrum. Prima ontbijt en in de nabijheid levendige straatjes met een ruime jeus aan restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightfully quirky

Beautiful hotel and our room was outstanding: actually a small suite complete with private outdoor sitting area. The aircon was a bit difficult to understand and we never quite got it working satisfactorily but that wasn’t a problem. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, great location, exceptional breakfast

Our room had a large balcony with table and chairs. The staff was very friendly. My wife is celliac, and not only was the breakfast very nice and rich, but they provided her with a selection of GF breads, croissants, muffins and more. Minor problems: noisy AC, hard to control shower temperature. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old but Great

From what we understand, Hotel Royal was once a palace and the building is very old. The amenities were great but some things were missing. There seemed to only be one accessible power outlet for the entire room and the light switch system was unique but complicated (not sure which button turned on/off what light). There was a big step down from the bed to the main floor area which made it a little dangerous to go the toilet at night. On the plus side, the breakfast was good and the local area was fantastic; well within walking distance of everything worth seeing or tour meeting areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018