Hotel Punta Nord Est
Big and modern Punta Nord Est offers a seafront location.
Big and modern Punta Nord Est offers a seafront location.
One of the luxury Framon chain, the Villa San Mauro is extremely comfortable and has a wonderful panoramic terrace with views over the town. You'll find it at the southern end of town, near Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù.
Draped in bougainvillea and situated on the eastern side of the island, La Piazza offers exclusive and tranquil accommodation. Cool and elegant rooms, all with spectacular views of Caletta Bay, are full of rattan furnishings.
Catania's only five-star hotel is the Excelsior, in an ugly Fascist-era building on Piazza G Verga. It is much less attractive on the outside than it is on the inside and has a floor for nonsmokers and an internal garden.
The Grand Hotel, which opened in 1874, is one of Palermo’s most historically fascinating hotels. Like a royal court, it has been the scene of intrigue, liaisons and double-dealings throughout Palermo’s history.
Tucked around the back of Taormina, the Paradiso, with its charming, individually decorated rooms, is often overlooked. It has a relaxed atmosphere and each room has a balcony complete with two sun lounges.
What can you say about an art nouveau villa that was designed by Ernesto Basile for the Florio family (of tuna and Marsala-wine fame)? You know it's going to be magnificent.Grand Hotel Villa Igiea sits around 3km (1.
Furnished with Sicilian antiques and expensive linens, this hotel is situated just west of Viale della Libertá in one of the most exclusive areas of Palermo.
Hotel Etnea 316 is located opposite the Bellini gardens.
This 18th-century palazzo is one of Palermo’s most elegant hotels with a superb location in the heart of the historic centre. The hotel offers a high level of service and the rooms are comfortable, if a little corporate-looking.
Situated on the edge of the historic town, the Garibaldi has tons of character, very swish rooms and its own private beach. There is a residence next door with self-catering apartments. It's probably more convenient if you have a car.
Rooms are attractively decked out with brass beds, colourful botanical prints and pale yellow walls at this pleasant hotel overlooking the trees and bustle of Via Roma.
Situated on the corso, the Hotel Isabella has a pretty exterior. Inside it's not quite as impressive and rooms are impersonally modern, although comfortable enough.
Set in lush gardens, this is a good family option, with wonderful views of the temples. Located better for those who have a car, since the hotel is located halfway between the town and the valley. The rooms are comfortably modern.
A restored palazzo with discreet, elegant, top-class service. The rooms are warmly furnished and the restaurant, Il Cuciniere, is excellent, with a menu drawn from local ingredients and wines.
One of the loveliest places to stay on Panarea, Lisca Bianca's prices drop by over 50% in the low season. With whitewashed walls, sea views, a terrace and a great Arabia-themed bar, you may find it hard to leave.
The Jolly is a rather bland chain hotel but it has a seafront location and good facilities, not least of which is one of the only pools in Palermo (open from 15 May to 30 September).
This small place, set on top of an old house off Corso Ruggero, has a perfect location - its within spitting distance of Piazza del Duomo. It is fairly comfortable, and the reception is efficient and friendly. Better value out of season.
Rooms at this grey concrete monster have dated, dizzying-patterned decor; the public areas are more attractive. Sixth-floor rooms with terraces are nicest.
Right at the beginning of Ragusa Ibla, the Locanda Don Serafino is a good splash-out opportunity in Ragusa. Inside a traditional (and recently renovated) stone building, many of the rooms overlook the rushing San Leonardo river.
Built in 1902, the jaw-droppingly pretty Villa Belvedere was one of the original grand hotels, well-positioned with fabulous views and luxuriant gardens, which are a particular highlight.
This townhouse hotel towards the top of town has been thoroughly revamped, while retaining attractive original features like painted tile floors and high ceilings.
A white complex consisting of ten furnished apartments with one and two bedrooms, mezzanine sleeping areas and kitchenettes. The interiors are a blinding white with vibrant bedspreads and large black-and-white film stills covering a wall in each.
A sweet little hotel in the bustling market town of Zafferana Etnea, full of rustic charm. The hotel also has a good restaurant and nice location.
This boutique-style hotel in an 18th-century building features luxurious rooms on one of the liveliest nightlife streets in town (thank goodness for double glazing!).
Set on a cliff just east of the public gardens, the Grand Hotel is a decent choice that offers free admission to the thermal spa next door.
Set in a restored palazzo, the Roma has individually decorated rooms with parquet floors, oriental rugs, wood-beam ceilings and tasteful artwork.
Pantelleria's only large modern hotel has a waterfront location and all the expected facilities including two massive pools, tennis court, a diving centre and its own private beach.
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