Samsara e Nirvana ApartSuite & Spa

I had a fantastic stay in this suite in the center of Catania. It's ideally located near the main attractions, and the suite is elegant and spacious, with a private hot tub and sauna that were perfect for relaxing. The service was impeccable and the cleanliness excellent. The price was very reasonable for the comforts offered. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet, luxurious corner of the city.

From the seventh-floor flat, you can walk to the center and plenty of spots for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There's also covered parking just nearby, where you can leave the car securely, and the local market sets up there each morning. The place fits four, with a double bedroom and a living room that has a kitchenette and sofa bed. The bathroom is roomy and practical, with a shower, bidet, and hairdryer. The beds weren't very comfortable, though, and the windows need attention: some don't open, and the blackout curtains don't do their job.

For what it costs, the poor attention to detail is unacceptable. Even the sauna door won't shut, and there was no breakfast at all. Such a shame.

The price felt a little high, and the bathroom shower was disappointingly basic. Breakfast could use work too, with coffee capsules and a light that goes off once it exceeds 1000kW. Still, the suite itself is lovely, comfortable, and unusual, and it's well placed near Via Etnea and several places to eat.