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Excelsior Grand Hotel

4.0 of 5
Piazza Giovanni Verga 39, 95129 Catania, Sicily, Italy
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Excelsior Grand Hotel
Ranked #20 of 103 hotels in Catania
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Malta
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Check in was welcoming and speedy. Language was not a problem as all the receptionists spoke English. There was no problem with parking as we were able to park in the hotel garage at no cost even though we had not reserved a space when booking. There is also a number of paid parking spaces outside the hotel. The bedrooms... More

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Mosta, Malta
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The hotel has a very central location and sits on the edge of Piazza G. Verga. We arrived by car and were told that the car park was full even though the hotel website advertises on site parking. We parked in the square and paid our fee, luckily Sunday is free but I think the hotel should state very limited... More

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32 reviews 32 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

Love this hotel. Great location, big, clean and comfortable rooms, excellent bar staff! Very clean room with tub and shower, king sized bed.... Excellent:) very close to everything. Perfect view of Mt Etna from my balcony on the third floor.

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Sliema
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

A crap hotel with no air condition. I am lying on my bed sweating, time now 03.21 hrs. Notice on balcony door instructs you not to open because of Mosquitos. It's a nightmare! Don't stay at this hotel... Ever! Pillows are rocks and they don't even supply slippers. My name is Adrian my email address is Adrianzt@gmail.com

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Hotel is in very good in central position of Catania City. Very clean and large room with an enormous great king size bed ever seen in my life, but needs some updated in the near future. Breakfast is very good you can have outside in the garden with Champagne most morning.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Check in was quick and easy. Great rooms, clean and spacious with a balcony. My room on the 4th floor had a wonderful view of Mt. Etna! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and most spoke English. Breakfast was extremely large with something to please everyone.

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Bahar ic-Caghaq, Malta
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Hotel is situated in a very good location however it definitely needs some refurbishment or at least the rooms and bathrooms on the 2nd floor definitely do. Breakfast was quite good for an Italian hotel.

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Sanford, North Carolina
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013 via mobile

Stayed here overnight on business. Check-in was easy and quick. Receptionist spoke very good English. Rooms were larger than I expected and was very pleased. Tv worked well and had a good selection of programming. Location was close to everything, we ate at a little restaurant that was right around the corner, that was recommended by the desk clerk. Typical... More

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Saint Joseph, MO
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

The Excelsior in Catania is an older hotel that at one time was very nice, but has aged somewhat over the years. The rooms are reasonably large for a European hotel and the bed was comfortable. The TV was large and provided a wide range of programming, although only a few in English and one or two in German. Heating... More

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Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

Hotel is a little old, rooms are quite spacious, bath could be a little better... Also the room was a little too dark and mosquitoes don't seem to mind the cool weather... It was in a good location, though a little far from city high points. The restaurant was quite good, as was the staff. We spent "Capodano" (New Year´s... More

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Also Known As:
Excelsior Grand Catania
Hotel Excelsior Grand
Excelsior Grand Hotel Catania, Italy - Sicily
Address: Piazza Giovanni Verga 39, 95129 Catania, Sicily, Italy
Region: Italy > Sicily > Province of Catania > Catania
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#10 Romantic Hotels in Catania
#11 Luxury Hotels in Catania
Price range (per night): RM293 - 549
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Contemporary 4-story Hotel located on city's most attractive tree-lined square. ... more   less 
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