Hotel Royal

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Piazza del Duomo

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Exterior
Exclusive Room, Jetted Tub | Sundeck
Suite | Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Childcare
    Childcare
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting services
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Exclusive Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Economy Single Room (with french bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Via Antonino Di Sangiuliano, 337, Catania, Sicily, 95124

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza Stesicoro - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ursino Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 18 min drive
  • Catania Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Catania Bicocca Station - 19 min drive
  • Catania Acquicella Station - 24 min walk
  • Porto Station - 15 min walk
  • Italia Station - 26 min walk
  • Borgo Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Labes Contemporary Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Sgroi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Al Vicolo Pizza&vino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria Villaroel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Tosteria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Royal

Hotel Royal features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A bar/lounge, a sauna and a terrace are other highlights. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Porto Station is 15 minutes away.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (323 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Terrazza Royal – On-site restaurant. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Hotel Royal Catania
Royal Catania
Hotel Royal Hotel
Hotel Royal Catania
Hotel Royal Hotel Catania

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Royal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Royal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Royal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Royal?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Royal and nearby?
Hotel Royal has a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Royal?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Terrazza Royal.
What's the area around Hotel Royal like?
Hotel Royal is a short 5-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo and 3 minutes' walk from Via Etnea.

Hotel Royal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Disappointing
We stayed at the hotel Royal for 2 nights in October. The hotel is located just a 10 minute walk from the centre, however it is up quite a steep hill, so if you have a lot of baggage it’s not ideal. The room itself was ok, not as nice as the one shown in pictures but the bed was comfortable. Sadly the room smelled of feet and we had no toilet seat and had request one.One of the main reasons for booking was the jacuzzi, however we later found it was €30 per couple per hour to use. Once we finally located the rooftop we had a look at the jacuzzi and it was completley falling to peices and didnt look clean. Would not pay a penny to sit in it. Although difficult to access, the rooftop itself is a nice area to sit. On check in we were given absolutely no guidance to the hotel or our room.We had the hotel breakfast both days as we thought this was included. It consisted of hard boiled eggs, processed bread, some pastries & fruit. This would have been mediocre at best if it was free, however on check out we were informed that it was €10 pp, per day which is absolutely extortionate for what’s offered. We were not informed of this anywhere beforehand. All around the hotel there are plenty of brilliant breakfast options at a fraction of this cost, so unless you’re getting it free, I wouldn’t go near it. Overall, I’d say the hotel used to be great, however is run down and in need of a deep clean these days. Also, WiFi access is limited to 10 minutes at a time. Not impressed
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Centrally located hotel
The good things about Hotel Royal are that it is well located, well priced, close to lots of bars and restaurants and that the rooms are clean. There are great views of the city from the breakfast room. However, it is clear that the hotel is due a re-fresh and that it is not comparable to other 4 stars in the area. It is good value for money and the staff are helpful. I left something in the room and emailed the hotel and they were very gracious about it when I returned two days later. The beds are quite hard (as is common in Italy) but there was something curiously uncomfortable and basic about the rooms that didn't seem to justify a 4 star rating. It is good value for money so if you need a no-frills stay in central Catania then maybe this is for you. If yo want a bit more comfort and even a bit of luxury you might need to re-think.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent service
We spent one night in Catania. The hotel is very conveniently placed. Close to historic sites and activities. While very clean, the facility appears a bit shabby. Wall paint and rug cleaning would improve the appearance. The service was excellent. We appreciate the assistance from the gentleman at the front desk. We were pleased with our stay.
lisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not a 4 star hotel!
Staf are friendly and helpful apart of one yapping young girl who appeared instead of very nice receptionist. Hotel very dated, all furnishings very tired, bathroom not clean at all. Close to the nice part of Catania. Parking at a premium. Could be ok for a 3 star if cleaned/refreshed bathroom and at lower price.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple but good - great location
Richard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Great location. Magnificent room. Ask for room Norma.
Tom, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Rather down-trodden
James, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Close to major attractions, restaurants, and shops.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It was a fine hotel, not similar to other 4-star hotels in Europe. Therefore, if one is comparing, just be aware of this fact. It is walking distance from all major attractions and shopping district. The hotel staff were very nice and accomodated all our needs. It has a parking (surcharge) which is greatly appreciated.
M, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Delightfully quirky
Beautiful hotel and our room was outstanding: actually a small suite complete with private outdoor sitting area. The aircon was a bit difficult to understand and we never quite got it working satisfactorily but that wasn’t a problem. Recommended
Roy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, great location, exceptional breakfast
Our room had a large balcony with table and chairs. The staff was very friendly. My wife is celliac, and not only was the breakfast very nice and rich, but they provided her with a selection of GF breads, croissants, muffins and more. Minor problems: noisy AC, hard to control shower temperature. Overall a great experience.
Peter, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old but Great
From what we understand, Hotel Royal was once a palace and the building is very old. The amenities were great but some things were missing. There seemed to only be one accessible power outlet for the entire room and the light switch system was unique but complicated (not sure which button turned on/off what light). There was a big step down from the bed to the main floor area which made it a little dangerous to go the toilet at night. On the plus side, the breakfast was good and the local area was fantastic; well within walking distance of everything worth seeing or tour meeting areas.
Benjamin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

At first glance everything looked fabulous .The room was HUGE and we looked at it with amusement and delight . However it was actually a little shabby with touches of modernity such as the high tech light switches which were overcomplicated and difficult if not impossible to get working .the same with the jacuzzi shower - trying to get it to do anything was impossible and no instructions were provided so it was somewhat frustrating . The minibar was well stocked and reasonably priced but there were no tea or coffee making facilities which was a disappointment especially as the bar appeared unmanned . Breakfast was average. Overall it was good for a laugh as the room was so extravagant in appearance and unusual but we would not go back and felt it was not really worth the additional money we paid for the so called luxury.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful old hotel in Catania. Large, very ornate rooms.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel and clean; however if you want to have dinner at 19:00, like they advertise, don’t expect an immediate service unless you make yourself known several times and some of the waiting staff looked as if they wanted to be somewhere else. Apart from that, I recommend
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice but not Exceptional
Hotel was ok but not exceptional. Room did not have a view. Jacuzzi did not work. Overall it's a nice hotel but not spectacular.
Adrian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Juan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel Royal
Very bad conditions
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Older Hotel, air conditioning was horrible. The best part of the Hotel is the breakfast and the view.
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Would recommend
I was traveling solo and stayed in a single room with a great view of Catania. The wifi in my room wasn't working but the staff called in a technician to fix it. Good central location and value for your money.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location good, many restaurants near the hotel.....
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Okay hotel st reasonsble price
The two men that checked us in were super nice. The breakfast is delicious and the staff very freindly and helpful. The young woman at the front desk seemed put out by my questions amd was very condescending. One time, I had asked her for a nearby recommendation for a restaurant less expensive then the one at the hotel ;and she sends us off on a long trail that led to a restaurant just as expensive causing us to wander around looking for a place to eat. I felt as if she was trying to teach us a lesson. The bathroom shower is extra small. The common areas have a lingering aroma of moth balls.
Cyndu, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel in the city centre
The Norma suite is beautiful, peaceful and spacious. Staff were friendly, professional and helpful. Can’t wait to return to Catania and would definitely stay in The Royal Hotel again.
karen , 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The elevator button of our floor did not function. We had to walk down to the lower floor, which was quite inconvenient.
Toru, 1-night romance trip
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