Romano Palace Luxury Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (1768 reviews)
Viale Kennedy 28 , Catania , it

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful garden
Nice pool
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise problems
Underwhelming breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.23
Reviews mentioned dirty bathrooms and unclean rooms.
Service
8.7
Multiple reviews praised the friendly and professional staff.
Location
7.74
Location was noted as good, particularly for summer despite being far from city center.
Room Quality
6.69
Mixed reviews; some rooms noted as large and beautiful, but issues with noise and conditions mentioned.
Amenities
7.72
Positive feedback on the garden and pool, but some issues with cleanliness.
Value for Money
7.18
Comments indicated that it wasn't worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.23
The breakfast service had issues with replenishing items.
Overall Experience
7.7
Overall mixed experience, with both positive and negative aspects highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:19

Property Description

Beach-front Luxury and Gourmet Dining

Located just a 5-minute drive from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Romano Palace Luxury Hotel offers a serene escape with its beach-front location and tranquil gardens. Indulge in exquisite dining at the Coriandolo restaurant, serving Sicilian and classic Italian flavors, while enjoying picturesque views of Mount Etna from the roof terrace during breakfast.

Elegant Rooms and Relaxation

Experience comfort and style in the Romano Palace's elegantly decorated rooms, featuring vibrant Mediterranean colors, traditional furnishings, and modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs. Unwind in the 25 hectares of lush gardens, by the Arabian fountain, or in the pool with a hydromassage feature.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service

Explore nearby attractions such as Catania Cathedral and Catania Harbour, or take advantage of the hotel's valet parking and complimentary porter service. With the A18 Autostrada motorway just a 10-minute drive away, Romano Palace offers both convenience and luxury for a memorable stay. Book now for a luxurious retreat at Romano Palace Luxury Hotel.

Important information:

When booking the half-board service, please note that beverages are not included with the meal.

Please let the property know in advance if you are planning to arrive by car.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 9 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1768 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.23
Service: 8.7
Location: 7.74
Room Quality: 6.69
Amenities: 7.72
Value for Money: 7.18
Food and Beverage: 7.23
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Judy couple au
5
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Antonella family_with_children it
8
Molto bello
Pros:

Accoglienza

Cons:

Organizzazione per ritiro bagagli

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Rosemary family_with_children ie
7
Average
Pros:

The garden

Cons:

Pool too crowded no spaces
Poor service.. forgot an order for one of the party

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Zoltán solo_traveller hu
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Małgorzata solo_traveller pl
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Yupa couple it
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Magdalena couple pl
7
Ogólnie pobyt był w porządku, ale hotel z pewnością nie ma standardu 5 gwiazdek, a luxury jest tylko w nazwie. Aspiracje
Pros:

Najmocniejszą stroną hotelu jest jego piękne otoczenie- duży ogród pełen doskonale utrzymanych i zadbanych roślin, piękna zielona trawa, palmy, kwiaty. Przyjemna zielona oaza. W hotelu panuje spokój i relaksująca atmosfera.
Wygodne łóżka, fajne patio przy pokoju.
Miła obsługa w recepcji i super kierowca, który nas przywiózł z lotniska.
Plus za możliwość wstępu na plażę z leżakami i parasolami.
W hotelu prawie nie ma dzieci, więc jest spokojnie i cicho.

Cons:

Śniadania- to najsłabszy punkt.może w 3 gwiazdkowym hotelu byłyby ok, ale napewno nie zasługują na 5 gwiazdek. Monotonne, ciągle czegoś brakowało, obsługa powolna i chyba niezbyt lubiąca swoją pracę.
Za podstawowe rzeczy jak jajko sadzone czy naleśniki trzeba dopłacić, co jest dla mnie niezrozumiałe, bo to są śniadaniowe podstawy. Jajecznica okropna.
Pokoje średnio sprzątane, nie uzupełniane herbaty przez cały pobyt, szafki śmierdzą stęchlizną, mocno słychać sąsiadów, bardzo brudna kratka od klimatyzacji (aż strach się bać co z tego leci).
Brak jakiejkolwiek suszarki do wysuszenia mokrych rzeczy po basenie czy plaży. Poradziliśmy sobie kupując sznurek na pranie (w 5 gwiazdkowym hotelu).
Stare drzwi do pokoju, nadające się do wymiany. To samo klimatyzacja, która chyba pamięta lata 80te.
Lokalizacja może być dla niektórych kłopotliwa, ale ja wybrałam ją celowo, bo bardziej niż na bliskości miasta zależało mi na bliskości plaży. I to się sprawdziło. Spaceru do centrum jednak nie polecam, bo trasa jest nieprzyjemna i bardzo ruchliwa.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Aaron couple mt
4
Dissappointing quality and service
Pros:

Good location, decent breakfast and lovely pool area and food was good, although pricey.

Cons:

Rooms are terrible - clogged shower drain, water pressure good but temperature kept playing between super hot or freezing cold. A/C couldn’t be regulated from the room, had to contact reception to change temperature or switch on/off. Spotted easily 20+ mosquitos in the room over a 2 night stay. Some staff were helpful like cleaning staff, but others were arrogant or unwilling to help. The hotel driver scammed us into paying for taxi shuttle that was pre-booked by other hotel guests. Definitely not value for money, not 5 star worthy and not luxury as the name suggests.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Jakub solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

Świetny hotel!!!
Pomocna i miła obsługa
Basen salka fitness
Pyszne śniadania a wieczorem w ogrodzie przy muzyce na żywo kolacja :)

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Fabio solo_traveller it
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Charles couple be
8
Dolce vita
Pros:

The Volcano view location food pool

Cons:

Maintenance

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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N417OFgabriellem Friends getaway
4
Disappointing Stay at a Supposed 5-Star Hotel
Pros:

I was very disappointed with my stay, especially considering this is advertised as a 5-star hotel.

The biggest issues were several room-related issues. During our stay, at least three groups of friends had to request room changes—one because of a strong unpleasant smell, another because a couple was given a twin room instead of a double, and another after finding dirt and even toenail clippings in their room. In my own room, I stepped on a piece of broken glass immediately after entering. Fortunately, I wasn't injured, so I didn't bother reporting it, but it certainly shouldn't happen in a hotel of this standard.
The pool, although clean, for a hotel of this size and capacity, there are simply not enough sunbeds or space to accommodate guests. Unless you arrive very early, it's almost impossible to find somewhere to relax by the pool.
Another disappointment was the daily parking charge. Given the already high room rates, along with the expensive food and drinks, charging guests extra for parking feels excessive and not what I would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Throughout our stay, we also noticed many other guests expressing similar frustrations. Unfortunately, the attitude and hostility shown by some members of staff when dealing with complaints only made the experience more disappointing.

Overall, this hotel falls well short of the standards expected from a 5-star property. While the hotel may look impressive, the service, cleanliness, and overall guest experience did not justify the premium price.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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beccad293 Friends getaway
2
Absolutely dreadful experience – avoid at all costs
Pros:

Absolutely dreadful experience – avoid at all costs
Our stay at this hotel was extremely disappointing from start to finish. We were part of a large group attending a wedding in Sicily, and this hotel was one of the selected accommodations for guests, with transport arrangements organised through the hotel.
The hotel itself was far from the standard advertised. The rooms and common areas felt dirty and poorly maintained, and the staff were consistently rude, unfriendly, and appeared annoyed whenever guests needed assistance. Any request seemed to be met with hostility rather than hospitality.
The worst part of our stay was what can only be described as a scam involving transport. We had transport booked for 3:30pm, and around 25 wedding guests were waiting outside the hotel. At approximately 3:40pm, a man arrived and asked for the first eight people. Naturally, we assumed this was part of the transport arranged for our group.
Upon arriving at our destination, we were shocked to be presented with a bill for €250. We later discovered that the hotel had actually booked a taxi for other guests at 4:20pm, and somehow we had been directed into that vehicle instead. Given the circumstances, it is difficult to believe the hotel was unaware of what was happening.
To make matters worse, when I raised the issue with reception, I was met with an abrupt, arrogant response and was simply told that it was "my problem." There was no attempt to investigate, assist, or show any concern whatsoever.
Breakfast was also nowhere near what you would expect from a supposedly 5-star hotel. The quality and selection were very disappointing.
Overall, this was a terrible experience. Dirty facilities, rude staff, poor service, and a transport situation that left us feeling completely taken advantage of. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone and certainly would not stay here again.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Scifo family_with_children it
10
Pros:

Tutto impeccabile

Cons:

Nulla

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Rachelle couple mt
4
This is not a 5 star hotel its a 3 star
Pros:

The lawn

Cons:

Everything is impossible here, impossible for extra coffee, impossible to fix the A/C. Phone doesn’t work, gate doesn’t work. No effort from staff.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Decor was stunning, staff were incredibly welcoming, especially the two girls on reception. Nice pool area. Food in the restaurant was good.

Cons:

Bathroom in the room could do with a bit of love.
The rooms were very noisy especially in the mornings with people walking past.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Lisbeth couple dk
7
Fine værelser - men middelmådig restaurant
Pros:

Beliggenhed og værelset

Cons:

Restauranten

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Laura couple nl
8
Fijn verblijf maar geen vijf sterren waard.
Pros:

- Ligging (dichtbij het vliegveld)
- Fijn zwembad
- Vriendelijk personeel
- Fijne harde bedden/ruime kamer

Cons:

- WiFi werkte niet, heel slecht
- Dure prijzen bij de poolbar
- Weinig ligplekken bij zo’n groot zwembad
- Aparte geur in de kamer
Prima hotel maar geen vijf sterren waardig.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Dariusz couple pl
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
3
Pros:

Could not adjust aircon set to 19 blowing on the bed,

The shower was always cold

2026-06-28 via Nuitee