Description: The Catania Grand Hotel Baia Verde is a Mediterranean- style property located just on the cliff aside the sea, in the famous "Riviera dei Ciclopi," with views to Mount Etna. The hotel is nine kilometres from Cathedral Square, six kilometres from Central Railway Station and 12 kilometres from the airport. This hotel features 162 air-conditioned guestrooms located on three floors and all have traditional Italian-style decor with dark wood furnishings and striped fabrics. Amenities include satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phones, desks, safes, minibars and wireless Internet connections. Bathrooms provide hair dryers.
Guests can enjoy a swim in the 25-metre outdoor pool, which is set among palm and pine trees, or sunbathe on the sun terrace, which is built into the rocks and has steps leading down to the sea. Guests can pamper themselves in the Health & Beauty Centre, which offers a Turkish Bath, thalasso therapeutic indoor pool, hydro massage, and a UVA tanning shower. Active residents have access to a cardio fitness room and a Scuba Diving School. Dinner can be enjoyed in the Oleandro Restaurant, where Sicilian and International cuisine is on offer in a setting with a terrace overlooking the sea. Business guests benefit from spacious conference rooms and wireless Internet, and free parking is on offer. Visitors can marvel at the volcano Mount Etna three kilometres away, or the 13th century Castle Ursino, six and a half kilometres away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 12 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
Overview: Check In Time - 2 PM
Check Out Time - Noon
24-hour front desk
Location Description: ACICASTELLO
Rooms: Single Room-One twin bed. Traditional Italian-style decor with dark wood furnishings and striped fabrics. Bathroom with hair dryer. Satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone, desk, safe, mini-bar and wireless Internet connection.
Superior room-One double or two twin beds plus sleeper sofa. Small living room. Sea view. Traditional Italian-style decor with dark wood furnishings and striped fabrics. Bathroom with hair dryer. Satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone, desk, safe, minibar and wireless Internet connection.
Standard room-One double or two twin beds. Traditional Italian-style decor with dark wood furnishings and striped fabrics. Bathroom with hair dryer. Satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phone, desk, safe, mini-bar and wireless Internet connection.
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Transportation: Take bus no. 457 from the airport to the Piazza Borsellino bus terminal, then bus no. 334 from Piazza Borsellino to the Hotel. Taxis can be found in front of the airport.
Driving directions: From the airport follow the motorway, direction Catania and Porto Centro. Keep right to seafront and follow signs to Acicastello
Attractions: - Theatre Bellini - 3 kilometres (2 miles)
- Castle - 6.5 kilometres (4 miles)
- Manganelli Palace - 8 kilometres (5 miles)
- Church of St Nicholas - 9 kilometres (5.5 miles)
- Cathedral Square - 12 kilometres (7.5 miles)
Facilities: Elevator/lift, Conference room(s), Beauty services, Currency exchange, Bar/lounge, Parking (Complimentary), Swimming pool - outdoor, Room service (limited hours), Full-service health spa, Event catering, Wedding services, Health club, Meeting room (small groups), Safe-deposit box, Private beach, Comp newspapers in lobby, Air-conditioned public areas, Spa services on site, Poolside bar, Dry cleaning service, Business services, Concierge services, Security guard, Fitness equipment, Banquet facilities, Internet public area - wireless, Audiovisual equipment, Pets not allowed, Complimentary breakfast
Room Facilities: Direct-dial phone, Welcome amenities, Bidet, Internet access - wireless, Shower/tub combination, Internet access - surcharge, Electronic/magnetic keys, Makeup mirror, Sewing kit, Pay movies, Window opens, Cribs (infant beds) available, Desk, Complimentary toiletries, In-room safe, Hair dryer, Wake-up calls, Cable/satellite TV, Air conditioning, Minibar, Housekeeping
Category: Hotel
Description: The 25m-outdoor swimming pool, set among palm and pine trees, also enjoys the sun terrace, built into the rocks with steps down into the sea. The modern and efficient Scuba Diving School with qualified instructors organizes dives and courses from beginners to more experienced. In addition to the listed facilities the hotel offers the Health & Beauty Centre including thalassotherapeuthic indoor pool, hydro-massage, emotion showers, UVA tanning shower and a cardio fitness room (with a personal trainer on request).
Overview: Situated on the cliffs close to Catania, along the famous Riviera of the Cyclops, the hotel is set in an enchanting bay formed from natural volcanic rocks and offers a stunning view of Mount Etna. A Mediterranean-style oasis close to the heart of the city, the hotel is in the ideal place to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. Placed among the green of palms and pines, you can soak up the sun in the garden or enjoy a drink and the wonderful sea-view from the terrace
Facilities: 24 hour Front Desk, Fax/photo-copy, Currency exchange, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, Elevator, Free Parking, Fitness Room, Garden, Laundry, Internet services, Luggage storage, Bar, Massage, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Non Smoking Rooms, Swimmingpool Outdoor, Restaurant, Safe deposit box, Turkish/steam bath, Solarium
