Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo

Best Western is always good for a certain standard of quality. No different here in Catania. A nice room with everything you need, including good wifi and a very nice breakfast. The location is in walking distance from the old center and you can see everthing on foot in a reasonable time. Thre are limited parking places, so if you are unlucky you need to go to a parking elsewhere, about 7 mins waling where you can park for 16 euros per night. less

From before I arrived at the hotel, when I requested a quiet room, the staff were great. They are super helpful and very pleasant. I had a big room which was quiet, had a balcony where I sat in the evening, and not facing the busy side. Breakfast was fine. Overall an excellent experience less

This hotel is great for group stays and business travelers. The rooms seem like they aren't brand new but aren't old looking or feeling either. My room was huge and I was staying with a friend, so we had two twin beds in the center. Sky network was available on an LG TV, the room also came with a large and comfortable couch, a desk, 3 desk chairs, a generous balcony, full size mirror, kettle with free cups/sugar/tea/coffee/creamer, mini fridge, safe, suitcase bench, a closet and a very decent bathroom with a great Mediterranean tile finish. You honestly really get your moneys worth staying here. Lifts are small but we stayed for 2 weeks and never broke once, stairs are convenient, lobby has good workspace, bar, front desk, free charging a free book shelf and internet access as well as concierge amenities. I never saw the front desk left unattended and the GM always came in to check on my group and I and make sure that we were situated well, always asking us what we needed and if we would like more food and if we were okay. They let all 20 something of us leave huge suitcases here for a couple of days without an issue. Whole hotel is very clean and tidy, staff were always friendly. There is a fitness room that requires key card access on the first floor. Blinds are automated and decoration isn't boring, which I appreciated for the long stay. Everything is generally at a decent noise level, although you are located on a busy street near a hospital. Food here was okay, the breakfast had some great varieties and Sicilian favorites. Good spread of meats, cheeses, fruits, fresh bread and juices. They tried making us eggs and American bacon as well which was lovely of them. Check in and out was very easy and efficient. The hotel is located 10 minutes from the main city center walking. There's also a grocery around 3/4 blocks away. There's a restaurant called 'Big Pizza' about a 30 second walk away that has awesome wood fire oven pizza owned by a local Italian family. Just be aware of 'riposo' where Italians rest and close shop for major hours in the afternoon. The walk back to the hotel is a bit taxing since it's all uphill but it's nothing too bad. Worst comes to worse it's a short taxi ride away from anywhere really in the city and public transport systems (bus and metro) are good in Catania. less

The hotel is located a bit far from the center, it takes 20 minutes to walk to walk to Piazza Stecissoro where you can take the metro to the Central Train Station which is one station away.It is also close to Via Etnea, the main shopping street. I stayed in a single room which was spacious with a king size bed, a working desk, a long dressing mirror, 2 side lamps,2 chairs, 2 side lamps, one lamp is over the working desk,a baggage rack, an air conditioner,a landline phone, 7 electric sockets( one in the bathroom, 2 next to the bed, 2 sockets work constantly without the door key,one socket under the working desk), a wardrobe with drawers and hangers, a safety box, an extra quilt and an extra blanket in it, a minibar full of beverages and snacks, tea and coffee bags, kettle. The room also has a balcony overlooking the back of the hotel and the buildings.The lightning in the room is perfect,the ceiling lamp lightens all the room, the lamps are adjacent to the wall.The bathroom has body, hair and shampoo dispenser, a bathtub, toiletries, a bidet, a hairdryer.There is a sheer curtain and a roll up blind which operated by a button over the bed.The LCD TV has numerous Italian channels, along with English channels (CNN, DW English) The rooms are cleaned daily and the towels are changed everyday.The hotel has one elevator which is big enough for 2 people. There is a guest computer and a bar in the lobby.The receptionists are helpful and kind towards the guests. The breakfast costs 3 euros and it consists of cereals, coffee, cappucchino, espresso, fresh orange juice,tea bags, fresh fruit, pastries, bread and cheese types. It is served between 7-10 o'clock.The hotel is close to the bus station where the buses to the train station take off.There is a market (Simply) nearby the hotel on Via Androne, which is open between 8-10 o'clock (on Sundays it is open from 08.00 to 13.00). There are also restaurants and small markets on side streets.In short I can recommend this hotel for its facilities, its quiet location and its reasonably priced breakfast. less

Booked into the BW Mediterraneo for 4 nights B&B. Very friendly and helpful English speaking staff. Rooms clean and modern. Hotel within easy walking distance of all central sites. Large Supermarket 150m away from hotel. Breakfast was good quality. Sky Sports channel on TV and free WiFi. Quiet area of city. less