The Villa del Bosco is a striking palatial hotel set in an exclusive residential area, five kilometres from the centre of historic Catania. Balconied guestrooms are decorated and furnished in traditional but individual styles; all provide ensuite bathrooms with designer toiletries and bathrobes, and come equipped with wireless Internet, cable TV and DVD players.
Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast accompanied by spectacular views of the habour and Mount Etna. A concierge is on hand to help guest organise tours of the local area, including visiting the nearby volcano. After a day of sightseeing, residents can unwind with a drink at the lounge bar or enjoy a menu of Sicilian, Italian and international specialties, served in the elegant surroundings of the hotel restaurant. The hotel also has a selection of meeting and conference rooms for hire offering a range of audio visual equipment. Outside the hotel, the Villa Bellini with its gardens and views of the city and Mount Etna is three kilometres from the hotel. The famous Etna itself is 22 kilometres away. Fontanarossa Airport is a driving time of 30 minutes and a distance of 18 kilometres. Taxis and bus services are readily available at the airport.