President Park Hotel

Really good personale

Married couple traveling in Sicily for nature and culture. President Park Hotel was an ideal base: good amenities, well placed for day trips, quiet and off the main tourist streets. Location: Secluded hilltop with beautiful views and no pass-through traffic. The garden pool was perfect for recovering after trips in villages and Mt Etna. Some criticize the placement; for us it was the perfect choice. Getting around: Sidewalks are missing or very narrow, and drivers rarely yield—roadside walking is unsafe. Plan on using hotel shuttle, taxi/Uber, rental car, or bike. Nearby: a small grocery and Odyssey restaurant (highly recommended; great food & service from Eduardo). Rooms: Upgraded us to pool view—spacious, good storage, balcony, nice bathroom. Mattress comfortably soft for Italy. Spotless daily room upkeep. Quiet, effective AC. Breakfast: Good quality and variety (eggs, sausage, cheese)—better than typical Italian hotels, though not a Northern European spread. Service: Friendly and helpful throughout. Limited English was fine; someone was always available when needed. The director even once drove us to a village; Fabiana arranged next-day Mt Etna pickup within hours, even late evening. Excellent service! Minor notes: Rooftop terrace/pool bar closed; lobby bar often unmanned. Our room adjacent to restaurant had occasional early-morning noise Overall we are very happy, we fully recommend it to like-minded travelers and would gladly return some other time! Thank you!

Had a lovely stay, definitely need a car

front desk person was so friendly and helpful

Don’t come to this hotel without a car! Don’t come here off season, there’s no transportation (1,4 km!) downtown. Steep hills, no shops or eateries nearby, Don’t come here if you expect lounge chairs by the pool off season. Choose another hotel if you travel solo and want privacy,