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About the Hotel

Piazza G. Verga,39, Catania, Italy, 95129
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The 4-star Mercure Catania Excelsior hotel, located in the Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio district of Catania, only a 9-minute walk from the Malavoglia Fountain, offers bicycles for rent. Overlooking the mountain, this fantastic hotel features a steam room and a Jacuzzi onsite and offers an enviable location near a tube station.

Location

The hotel is perfectly situated 2.1 km from Monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena. The Mercure gives access to the ornate 19th-century theatre "Bellini Theater", which is a 16-minute walk away.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Ionian Sea, which is 1.2 km away.

Terminal bus station is also a short way from this accommodation.

Rooms

The Mercure Catania has 176 rooms with a balcony and a dressing room. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini fridge bar are provided. Bathrooms inlude a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, and such fine comforts as a hair dryer and dressing gowns.

Eat & Drink

Guests can unwind at the on-site lounge bar with a favourite drink. Taverna Dei Conti is located just around the corner from this Catania hotel and serves Southern-Italian food.

Leisure & Business

Mercure Catania Excelsior hotel provides wedding services and a movie theatre to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Keeping fit at the property is convenient thanks to a fitness club that offers fitness classes. There is a conference space available for corporate travellers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double or Twin Room
3 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double or Twin Room Balcony
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Double Room Balcony
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Twin Room Mountain View
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Mountain view
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Piazza G. Verga,39, Catania, Italy, 95129
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Piazza G. Verga,39, Catania, Italy, 95129
Nearby
Art object
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini
1600 ft
Church
San Biagio
1600 ft
Square
Piazza Stesicoro
1600 ft
Church
Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti
1600 ft
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
1600 ft
Via Sant'Euplio 1
Church of Sant'Euplio
1600 ft
Piazza Manganelli 16
Manganelli Palace
1600 ft
Piazza Manganelli 14 Piano terra
Latienda di Tribeart
1600 ft
Restaurants
Trattoria ristorante Al Gabbiano 2
400 ft
Piazza Giovanni Verga 4
Buscio Bistro
600 ft
Via Conte Ruggero 2C
Officina del Gusto
700 ft
Via Conte Ruggero 59
I Sapurusi
600 ft
Via Francesco Crispi 235 angolo via Federico De Roberto
Agricolab
700 ft
Via Francesco Crispi n. 258
Ritz
800 ft
Via Enrico Adolfo Pantano 54
Alta Mira
1300 ft
Via Enrico Adolfo Pantano 77
Getting around
City Centre
Catania15 min  ·  4000 ft
Airports
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)12 min  ·  4.8 mi
Comiso Airport (CIY)139 min  ·  57.4 mi
Train
Stazione Catania Centrale14 min  ·  3700 ft
Stazione Catania Porto Acquicella15 min  ·  4000 ft
Underground
Italia6 min  ·  1700 ft
Stesicoro11 min  ·  3000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at EUR 15 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 12 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
176
Former name
Excelsior Grand Hotel

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