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Ares Hotel

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in San Giovanni la Punta

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Lobby
Reception hall
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Exterior
Travelers unwind in Ares Hotel's peaceful garden or relax with drinks at the bar. The business center keeps guests productive, while the on-site restaurant serves satisfying breakfasts and dinners. The hotel's convenient location receives consistent praise from guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Carducci 30, San Giovanni la Punta, CT, 95037

What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ognina - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Via Etnea - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Bellini Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Catania Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Giuffrida Station - 12 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 13 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Locandiera - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Senza Spine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L'Angolo Caffetteria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ninetti Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Villa Ester - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ares Hotel

Hotel near Via Etnea
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a business center at Ares Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and 3 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
Room features
All 70 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Exterior

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per stay

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

We should mention

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Ares Hotel San Giovanni la Punta
Ares San Giovanni la Punta
Ares Hotel Hotel
Ares Hotel San Giovanni la Punta
Ares Hotel Hotel San Giovanni la Punta

Frequently asked questions

Is Ares Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ares Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ares Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ares Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Ares Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ares Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of I Portali Shopping Centre, Leucatia Castle, and Le Zagare Shopping Center. Katane Shopping Centre and Via Etnea are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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