Hotel Manganelli Palace

Hotels
8.4 (2402 reviews)
Via Recalcaccia 2 , Catania , IT
+39 095 715 1842

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Some room wear

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some reviews indicate that the rooms show a relative degree of wear and some issues with the shower.
Service
9.08
The staff is described as friendly and professional, particularly mentioning the kindness of specific staff members.
Location
9.12
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent central location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.57
There were mentions of rooms being comfortable, but some noted deteriorating conditions.
Amenities
7.6
There were requests for more utilities and facilities in the room.
Value for Money
8.56
Overall perceived value remains good, considering location and breakfast quality.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Several reviews praised the breakfast, describing it as good quality and fresh.
Overall Experience
8.58
The reviews overall suggest a pleasant experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 18:57

Property Description

Historic Baroque-style Accommodation
Experience the charm of Catania's old town at Manganelli Palace, housed in a historic building. Admire the elegant Baroque-style decor and hand-painted frescoes in our spacious rooms, each equipped with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Exceptional Service and Local Expertise
Our 24-hour staff is dedicated to making your stay unforgettable. Let us arrange exciting trips to Mount Etna and other Sicilian gems, while our local recommendations ensure you savor the best of Catania's culinary scene.

Prime Location for Cultural Exploration
Immerse yourself in Catania's rich heritage with the Cathedral, Massimo Bellini Theatre, and Roman Theatre just a stone's throw away. Discover the city's history right at your doorstep at Manganelli Palace.

Book now for a memorable stay at Manganelli Palace and indulge in luxury amidst Catania's historic splendor.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2402 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Nicolas • couple • de
5
Sehr gute Lage, ansonsten mehr Schein als Sein
Pros:

Wir waren nach Anreise in Catania bereits gegen 10 Uhr im Hotel, Massimo und Simona waren sehr freundlich, haben uns sofort auf einen Kaffee eingeladen, auch durften wir uns noch am Frühstücksbüfett bedienen und die Dachterrasse kurz genießen. Unsere Koffer konnten wir in einem öffentlichen Bereich abstellen.
Es gibt einen Fahrstuhl, klein, max. 2 Personen, mit Gepäck kann es eng werden, wir sind zweimal gefahren, immerhin war einer da.
Sehr gute Lage, ein kurzer Spaziergang und die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten sind erreicht.

Cons:

Wir waren die ersten anreisenden Gäste des Tages, unser Zimmer war als letztes bereitgestellt, gerne hätten wir dieses früher bezogen, um uns etwas auszuruhen.
Durch eine Veranstaltung in einem weiteren Flügel des Gebäudes war es nachts recht laut und die Fenster konnten nicht geöffnet werden.
Sehr hellhörig im gesamten Trakt, weitere Gäste wurden Nachts um drei Uhr deutlich gehört, irgendwo schallte Musik herüber, sehr ärgerlich wenn man wie wir schon um halb fünf wieder aufstehen musste.
Die Bilder der Unterkunft versprechen mehr, als zumindest unsere Räumlichkeit hergibt, einfachste Ausstattung, ebenso das Badezimmer, wer Wert auf einigermaßen vernünftiges Toilettenpapier legt, bringt sich etwas mit.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Janet • family_with_children • il
9
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. The staff was great.

Cons:

The rooms had a slight odor.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
We enjoyed the whole experience of staying at the hotel.
Pros:

Excellent quality inside the hotel despite being unsure when arriving outside the entrance. Very large bedroom with beautifully decorated original ceiling.
It’s in an ideal location for walking to the sights in the old part of the town. Also many restaurants and cafes nearby. The staff were all helpful and nice. A good breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Leona • solo_traveller • hr
9
Pros:

Location was good. Staff were kind and helpful.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • gb
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Grosso • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The staff was very helpful and pleasant

Cons:

Not sure

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
9
Should have been longer
Pros:

Really well positioned for Catania's highlights and restaurants.
Excellent breakfast and lovely staff greeting and serving coffee
Spacious room
Lovely reception staff

Cons:

Nothing at all
we were on floor 3 - a bit of lift and floor management because of the nature of the Palazzo but not an issue just a comment

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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sylvia • couple • fr
5
i wont go there again
Pros:

the room was ok, but very noisy . the traffic didn't stop until 4am. and started again at 6 am. you could hear voices shouting outside until very late.
the breakfast area on the roof top ,was very pleasant and the service too

Cons:

the building is very old and therefore not insulated. the whole place needs cleaning . the hotel is actually only on the 4th floor.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • couple • fr
10
Un excellent séjour et un très beau souvenir.
Pros:

Toutes les chambres ne sont pas aussi belles mais nous avons eu la chance d'avoir une grande chambre avec un beau balcon donnant sur la ville, et surtout avec un très beau plafond peint à la fin du XIX ème siècle.
C'est ce plafond magnifique qui motive ma note. Il y aussi une jolie terrasse d'où l'on aperçoit l'Etna pour prendre le petit déjeuner servi par une jeune femme souriante et sympathique.
Le quartier est correct et très proche de la grande rue centrale et du Duomo.
L'hotel se trouve au dernier étage d'un ancien Palais. L'ascenseur pour y accéder est moderne. Le quartier est agréable.
Sans le plafond superbe, ma note aurait été limitée à 9 pour tenir compte du fait que l'entrée de l'hôtel ne se touve pas sur une des deux belles façades de l'ancien Palais mais sur une façade latérale médiocre et un peu taguée donnant sur une rue étroite, ce qui surprend en arrivant, mais l'entrée de l'immeuble en elle-même est tout à fait correcte et après l'élégance est au rendez-vous.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • solo_traveller • it
3
Con pochi alti e molti bassi
Pros:

Personale molto cordiale e gioviale. Posizione vicina al centro. Colazione buona.

Cons:

Struttura e arredo vetusto. Manutenzione e servizi scarsi. Ingresso defilato dalla strada principale e poco curato e poco illuminato.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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mattijs • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Locatie, gebouw, personeel super vriendelijk
Terras voor ontbijt.. Top

Cons:

Kamers wat verouderd, badkamer schimmel in de doucheranden. Aan renovatie toe.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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TONGXIN • couple • cn
9
We arrived quite late in the evening, but the staff were still very kind and helpful and made the check-in process easy
Pros:

Location

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Zoran • couple • ch
10
Cordialita‘
Pros:

Posizione centrale, camera impeccabile e pulizia eccellente. Lo staff è gentilissimo, sempre disponibile e svolge il proprio lavoro con il cuore e tanta passione.

Un ringraziamento speciale a Stefania, Simona e Giuseppe, che ci hanno fatto sentire davvero a casa!

Torneremo sicuramente con grande piacere!

Majda e Giudita

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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DANA • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Januszewska • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Bardzo miła i pomocna obsługa 😊

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • couple • me
10
We had a fantastic stay at Manganelli Palace . The room was exceptionally clean, and the location was perfect for explor
Pros:

10/10

Cons:

-

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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RON • couple • il
3
עוגמת נפש
Pros:

מיקום המלון מדהים

Cons:

לא הגיוני שבבית מלון לא יהיו מים חמים בברזים

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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tricia13 • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

La suite est magnifique, le decor du plafond notamment. Le mobilier, le paravent sont magnifiques

Cons:

La cabine thalasso de douche: on voit qu'elle n'est pas recente et beaucoup de calcaire sur les buses et pas tres propre sous les portes. Dommage

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Imbriano • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Asamé • solo_traveller • ar
10
Muy buen trato y servicio.
Pros:

Muy bien conservada , desayuno muy bueno , muy bien ubicada en el casco histórico.

Cons:

En principio el acceso no se ve muy iluminado.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee