8/10 – Bra
Verifisert reisende
13. juli 2016
Likte: Renhold, personale og service og overnattingsstedets bygg og tilstand
a cosy place
All in all, it was a good choice quality and pricewise. The hotel looked well-kept, and the room was spacious and clean, with decent furnishings and air condition. However, the bed was not a double: it consisted of two single mattresses. The bathroom was spacious and clean as well, with all the modern amenities. There was no bathtub though. There was complimentary tea/coffee in the room on the check-in day but they were not filled up. The free wi-fi functioned well. The balcony with a side view over the sea had a table and chairs making a cosy setting for enjoying evening tea.
The owner was very friendly and helpful. He spoke English well and appeared professional at all times. When requested, he fixed the little problem with the safe in the room on the same day. Timetables for local transport were available downstairs. The guests got free sunbeds and parasols at a nearby beach. The check-out time was earlier than standard, at 11. The breakfast was served at a beach bar, and the serving time was till 10. The breakfast was insufficient, with limited choices, which was not unlike the overall Italian standard. The freshly baked bread was a nice touch though. Late risers were asked if they wanted anything from the buffet table before it was cleared. They made good coffee by order.
The location was very convenient for enjoying the nearby pebble beaches. The railway station was within a stone throw, and Taormina was reachable within 15 minutes by a frequent local bus.