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Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel

Baroque Catania property connected to the convention center, steps from Elephant Fountain

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20 per person)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel in central Catania offers daily manager's receptions and cycling options. Guests enjoy free WiFi and a snack bar/deli before exploring the nearby Elephant Fountain and Catania Cathedral. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel is in Catania City Centre neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Ursino Castle and Palazzo Biscari are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Elephant Fountain and Greek-Roman Theatre. Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena and Roman Amphitheater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Via Erasmo Merletta 7, Catania, CT, 95124

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Elephant Fountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Catania Fish Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ursino Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Porto Station - 11 min walk
  • Catania Central Station - 16 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prestipino Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè del Duomo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prestipino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Deposito Bagagli - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel

Family-friendly property near Elephant Fountain
Located close to Catania Cathedral and Catania Fish Market, Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this property. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1700
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 79 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT087015A1HQOP5T9Q

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

House Hotel Palazzo Marletta Catania
House Palazzo Marletta Catania
House Palazzo Marletta
House Hotel Palazzo Marletta
Palazzo Marletta House Catania
Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel Inn
Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel Catania
Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel Inn Catania

Frequently asked questions

Is Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel?

Valet parking is available for EUR 30 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– midnight for a fee of EUR 50.

What time is check-out at Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7 AM–11 PM on request. A fee of EUR 79 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel located?

This family-friendly Catania property is located on the Strip, steps from Elephant Fountain, Catania Cathedral, and Catania Fish Market. Basilica Collegiata and Massimo Bellini Theater are also within 5 minutes. Porto Station is 11 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 26 minutes.

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Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice option in great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the room to the attentive staff, everything was perfect. Probably the best hotel stay I’ve ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property! Very convenient in the center of town. Staff was amazing and the property was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanesa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful bedroom, great staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic beautiful room near Duomo. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Wow!!! Amazing customer service! I work in the industry and I was impressed. Great location too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Gem in the Heart of Catania Our stay at Palazzo Marletta Luxury House Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. Ronoto greeted us with a delightful wine tasting that set the tone for the entire experience—warm, thoughtful, and beautifully curated. The attention to detail throughout the hotel is stunning, blending historic charm with modern luxury. Every interaction felt personal, and the accommodations were immaculate. We truly felt like honored guests rather than just visitors. If you’re looking for a boutique stay that combines elegance, hospitality, and a touch of Sicilian magic, this is the place. We loved every moment and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located, friendly staff, beautiful accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic historic building with seven different rooms in it all different styles. They had a wine tasting given to us by one of the staff they even did one in our room.
Wine tasting right in the hotel
View down from the third floor
Fresh vegetable market
Walking the streets
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities, staff, and location were wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an extraordinarily unique property. Its location is unparalleled. I was blown away by the sites and sounds of Catania, which is a unique and ancient gem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the customer service and the historical vibe of this hotel. Excellent location and great customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Wonderful visit!

Our experience was wonderful… would love to go back! The staff were lovely and the property was beautiful with such an incredible history!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing property and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel , the location and the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, great location , perfect for visit to catania.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renato was very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central, great property, spacious rooms, clean, has professional staff and would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, superb customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and excellent staff. Stayed only one night and was able to visit many places because all in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position, close to shops and Duomo. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic and special property. Perfectly located near most cites, right off a beautiful plaza. A special historical property with super and kind management who go out of their way to make your stay special. The rooms are super special and have historical features and significance while they have been modernized wonderfully. Run towards this property for a special experience in Catania. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, attendant was helpful, kind, knowledgeable. Walkable to most attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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