Totally rebuilt and now holding four-star classification, the hotel shows itself to the public in a new and elegant version. Its 91 rooms, elegantly furnished, are spacious and equipped with every comfort: almost all rooms have balconies with panoramic views and one floor of the hotel is set aside for non smokers. In the restaurant Il Borgo dei Calatini, one can rediscover the ancient recipes of traditional Sicilian cuisine as well as sampling international gastronomic specialities. The warm and cosy bar area lightens guests’ evenings in an informal and welcoming atmosphere.

Rooms, elegantly furnished, are spacious and equipped with every comfort.

In the restaurant Il Borgo dei Calatini, one can rediscover the ancient recipes of traditional Sicilian cuisine as well as sampling international gastronomic specialities. The warm and cosy bar area lightens guests’ evenings in an informal and welcoming atmosphere.

Caltagirone, located in the heart of Sicily, in a picturesque position surrounded by the Iblei mountains on one side and by the Erei mountains on the other, in a landscape characterised by white calcareous rocks, the town of Caltagirone has been famous since ancient times for its valuable majolica industry, examples of which can be seen just about everywhere as one wanders through the old streets of the town centre amid the numerous craft shops. The town’s vocation for ceramics is shown in its old name, derived from the Arab Qal’at Ghirân which means “Hill of vessels”. This Arab naming marks a crucial period in the history of the town. It was then that its shape was set out, with the narrow streets which still survive today, and it was thanks to the Arabs that the local ceramicists learned and refined new techniques such as the making of polychromatic ceramics glazed on glass. Caltagirone, which owed a great deal of its splendour and importance to the Arabs, held out for a long time as the last stronghold of the Islamic world, so much so that it gained the name of oppidulum Saracenum (town of Saracens). Once handed back to “western history”, the little town developed independently of the other Sicilian areas: “a town of kings” and never of barons, for several centuries it enjoyed a different statute, which gave it a spirit of independence and a strong tradition of political and social commitment. The characteristic Baroque face which Caltagirone shows to visitors is fruit of the reconstruction carried out in the 18th century after the devastating earthquake of 1693. Not to be missed is the Corte Capitanale, built between the 16th and 17th centuries, the Cathedral dating from the 19th century in late Baroque style, the famous Scalinata (Steps), interwoven with intricate decorations, and the Church of S. Giorgio.

Situated 60 km. From Catania airport and 194 from Palermo, the Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro is easily reached from the A19 Palermo-Catania motorway.

Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro it was totally rebuilt and shows itself to the public in a new and elegant version. Ideal for tourists and for the business traveller, the hotel is set in a panoramic position among the smiling hills of a landscape moulded by ancient memories. Its 91 rooms, elegantly furnished, are spacious and equipped with every comfort, almost all rooms have balconies with panoramic views and one floor of the hotel is set aside for non smokers.

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 12 years stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and charges are applicable. Wireless internet is available in public areas and charges are applicable. Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable. Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Free Public parking is possible on site. Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.