Excelsior Grand Hotel and nearby sports venues in Catania, Italy

An imposing modern building, the Excelsior Grand Hotel is in the centre of Sicily's second city Catania, less than two kilometres from the railway station and the port. The air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in traditional style, with contemporary touched. Colour schemes are in muted shades of gold or beige, with antique style furniture and chic modern fabrics. All have balconies, many with views over Mount Etna or the hotel's garden. Minibars, safes and satellite television and newspapers are provided in each room.
The hotel's American bar, l'Incontro, has live piano music every evening and is decorated with intricate marquetry and chic contemporary chairs and tables. The Zagare Restaurant's large dining room overlooks the garden, and serves modern dishes drawing on local dishes as inspiration. The wellness club features a Turkish bath, sauna and beauty services. At the 24 hour front desk, the concierge and multiligual staff help guests with car hire, currency exchange, and a range of other services including business support. Catania Fontanarossa airport is seven kilometres away. Those arriving by car can make use of a nearby external garage at which hotel guests enjoy discounted rates.