Hotel Villa Paradiso Dell Etna

Via per Viagrande, 37
Catania S. Giovanni La Pu, IT

Rating: 4 Stars
In 1927 the journalist and entrepreneur, Cosimo Mollica Alagona began the construction of the original Hotel Villa Paradiso dellEtna. The hotels grand opening was in December 1929. The hotel was for many years the haunt of artists, travelers and notables of the time. Now completely refurbished (1995), it is immersed in the tranquillity of large parkland on the slopes of Mount Etna (400 m above sea level) just a few minutes from Catania, Taormina and from the most famous tourist localities of Sicily. Apart from its comfort and service, the guests of the Hotel will appreciate the warmth of Sicilian hospitality in a fascinating old-world atmosphere among antique furniture and romantic hearths. The 34 rooms, all with panoramic view of Etna or the parkland, are furnished with Sicilian antiques, refined upholstery and antique prints. Marble floors inlaid with antique chips, frescoed walls, tromp l*oeil decorations and plasterwork molded by skilled craftsmen together create a refined environment. The elegant restaurant offers traditional Sicilian cuisine together with national and international dishes. Wine is available from the historical stock of vintage wines from the Hotel*s wine cellar. The Hotel is open all year around.

Room Information

De luxe Rm 1 Double
De luxe Room with one double bed Refined room with panoramic views All rooms are with panoramic view of Etna or the parkland and furnished with Sicilian antiques, refined upholstery and antique prints. All rooms are furnished with Sicilian antiques and Soundproofed according to EEC regulations. All rooms have bathroom with showers or tubs, air-conditioning , thermostatic control of the temperature, hairdryer, phone both in the room and in the bathroom, safes, mini-bar, screen messages, colour satellite Tv, smoke detector, internet access.
Standard double room
Standard room for 2 persons Refined room with panoramic views All rooms are with panoramic view of Etna or the parkland and furnished with Sicilian antiques, refined upholstery and antique prints. All rooms are furnished with Sicilian antiques and Soundproofed according to EEC regulations. All rooms have bathroom with showers or tubs, air-conditioning , thermostatic control of the temperature, hairdryer, phone both in the room and in the bathroom, safes, mini-bar, screen messages, colour satellite Tv, smoke detector, internet access.
Suite Rm 1 Double
Suite Room with one double bed Suite room furnished with Sicilian antiques All rooms are with panoramic view of Etna or the parkland and furnished with Sicilian antiques, refined upholstery and antique prints. All rooms are furnished with Sicilian antiques and Soundproofed according to EEC regulations. All rooms have bathroom with showers or tubs, air-conditioning , thermostatic control of the temperature, hairdryer, phone both in the room and in the bathroom, safes, mini-bar, screen messages, colour satellite Tv, smoke detector, internet access.
Standard Rm 1 DUS
Room for one person Refined room with panoramic views All rooms are with panoramic view of Etna or the parkland and furnished with Sicilian antiques, refined upholstery and antique prints. All rooms are furnished with Sicilian antiques and Soundproofed according to EEC regulations. All rooms have bathroom with showers or tubs, air-conditioning , thermostatic control of the temperature, hairdryer, phone both in the room and in the bathroom, safes, mini-bar, screen messages, colour satellite Tv, smoke detector, internet access.
Standard Rm 2 Twins
Room with 2 twin beds Refined room with panoramic views All rooms are with panoramic view of Etna or the parkland and furnished with Sicilian antiques, refined upholstery and antique prints. All rooms are furnished with Sicilian antiques and Soundproofed according to EEC regulations. All rooms have bathroom with showers or tubs, air-conditioning , thermostatic control of the temperature, hairdryer, phone both in the room and in the bathroom, safes, mini-bar, screen messages, colour satellite Tv, smoke detector, internet access.

Directions

By car: From the Catania Airport and from Palermo take the bypass (Tangenziale). Carry on towards Messina. Exit in Catania Centro (which is the last exit before the tollgate San Gregorio). Next, exit at Canalicchio. Turn right and follow straight to San Gregorio until the yellow sign for Le Zagare shopping center. The Hotel signs are posted from here. By air: The Catania Fontanarossa Airport 20 minutes by car from the Hotel. By train: The Catania Railway Station is just 5 km from the Hotel.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information
On site: Buffet breakfast on the roof garden. The elegant restaurant offers traditional Sicilian cuisine together with national and international dishes. Wine is available from the historical stock of vintage wines from the Hotel's wine-cellar. The Pigna's capacity is 200 people. Bistrot with piano-bar, panoramic roof-garden, summer restaurant in the park, Etna view, and capacity for 300 people. Two bars, one of which is outside close to the swimming pool and it is a typical Sicilian kiosk. Room service available. Meals (drinks excluded): Euro 26.00 per person.

Area Attractions

Area Attractions
SAN GIOVANNI LA PUNTA: It is a small town of the Sicilian hill, with a strategic location. It is the only way to the Etna *Earth*. If on one side it seems like on a postcard to be on a terrace over the city of Catania, on the other it opens towards that area of small towns that is dominated by the grandeur of the volcano. The constructions are built on lava from the eruption of 1444, that flowed from Monte Peloso to the northeast of Nicolosi that stopped at Aci Bonaccorsi. The Hotel is located 12 km from Catania. Scored by the wild and overwhelming fascination of Etna, the largest volcano in Europe - the still active forge of the gods, with its brown expanses of lava, its barren footpaths cut out of the ash, where the pungent scent of gorse reigns supreme - nowadays the site of one of the most famous and modern tourist resorts on the island, the Province of Catania presents the visitor enthralling and mysterious nature, tinted by the ardent hues of fire, the purplish blue waters of the Ionian Sea, along the legendary and unspoiled Riviera of the Cyclops, and the deep green of the most extensive Sicilian plain. Studded with superbly beautiful centers - including the exuberant Catania, the elephant city, that counterbalances the ancient charm of the Roman Amphitheatre and the Ursino Castle with the extreme modernity of the efficient industrial estate, unusual Caltagirone, capital of ceramics, Acireale, pearl of the Baroque, medieval Randazzo, Acitrezza, Vizzini, all recalling Verga, disseminated with magnificent Norman and Swabian Castles, with a wealth of museums and art galleries, the Province of Catania is one of the most enchanting corners of Sicily, distinguished by deeply rooted cultural and folkloristic traditions. For example the Acireale Carnival, the most engaging on the island - refined craft work such as wood carving, thriving agriculture, thanks to the rich volcanic earth, and finally, lively commercial activity, encouraged by the port and Airport of Catania and the numerous approaches along the coastal strip. Absolutely inimitable, finally, the gastronomy, offering pistachio and hazelnut sweets, prickly pear jam, superb quality tuma and rice croquettes, as well as the famous blood oranges and the fine wines of the Bosco etneo. The Hotel is located 50 km from Taormina. Against the imposing background of Mt. Etna, on the ancient bay of Naxos lies the most spectacular and enchanting town of the Province of Messina: Taormina, pearl of Sicily and favorite destination of international tourism. Hugging the walls of its ancient Greek theatre, its most famous monument, the town, its magnificent site - a vast terrace on a crag plunging down to the sea - has been inhabited since most ancient times, probably it was founded in 403 BC by exiles from nearby Naxos, - the oldest of the Greek colonies in Sicily, founded in 734 BC by the Chalcidians of Eubea -, and called Tauromenion from the name of the mount that overlooks it. Dominated by the Romans, an episcopacy in Byzantine times, strengthened by the Arabs, enlarged and transformed finally by the Normans, Aragonese and Bourbons, Taormina still preserves evidence of its illustrious past including the unforgettable historic center, its air perennially charged with the intense scent of jasmine, the massive feudal palaces, the towers with battlements, the ancient monasteries and churches. The fortunate combination of extremely differing architectural elements, the continuous change of shapes and styles, create the fascinating attraction of a place that has charmed visitors from all over the world for centuries, and that in paintings, drawings, engravings and studies has always been represented as an earthly Eden.

Recreation

Recreation Information
The Hotel Paradiso dell*Etna offers many services including heated outdoor swimming pool, massage rooms, sauna, gym, beautician, hairdresser, personal trainer, sun terrace, tennis and football court (500 mt), centuries - old parkland, summer disco on Sunday, beach in Capomulini (10 minutes by car), and green fee with the Golf Club Picciolo (40 km).

Meeting Facilities

Meeting / Conference Information
3 meeting rooms available. The largest Angelo Musco with a capacity from 8 to 180 seats for meetings, exhibitions, conferences and banquets provided with the most modern technical equipment. The Cosmo Mollica hall, characterized by its wall in lava rock, boiseries and stained glass windows is specially suited to small meetings for up to 25 persons, and elegant lunches, or refined private meetings. The panoramic Etna suite, capacity 120 people.

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    Amenities

  • 220 AC
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath Tub
  • Meal Plan - Bed and Breakfast
  • Bidet
  • Bathroom Telephone
  • Conference Facilities
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Copy Service
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Disco
  • Doctor on Call
  • Double Bed
  • Elevators
  • Free Parking
  • On the Garden
  • Golf
  • Exercise Gym
  • Hairdryers Available
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Mini Bar
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Mountain View
  • On the Park
  • Park View
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Indoor Parking
  • Queen Bed
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sauna
  • Shower
  • Single Bed
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Telephone
  • Tennis
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • Television with Cable
  • TV Remote Control
  • Twin Bed
  • Wake-up Service
  • WC
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