Renovated, this romantic and magical hotel is set beneath the shade
of an ancient tower, housed in an 18th century dwelling which
served as the summer residence of the Marquise Artale. This
charming, historical beach hotel comprises a total of 68 rooms.
Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment
include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out
service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom,
and a café. In terms of dining, guests are spoilt for choice
between the hotel's bars and restaurants. The bar located in the
middle of the Marquise's gardens, amid olive and lemon trees, is
the perfect place to relax. The hotel also offers a TV lounge,
conference facilities and WLAN/Internet access (charges apply).
Guests may take advantage of the laundry service (charges apply)
and there is parking for those arriving by car. The younger guests
will enjoy the kids' club.
Rooms
The rooms are set in the residential quarters which were once
inhabited by the Marquise Vincenzo Artale. Today they are imbued
with historical atmosphere, without neglecting the hi-tech comforts
of a modern hotel. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a
shower/bathtub and a hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone
(with charge), satellite/cable TV, Internet access and a minibar.
Furthermore, a double bed and individually adjustable air
conditioning (with charge) and heating are provided in all
accommodation as standard.
Restaurant & Food
The restaurant is located in a panoramic terrace overlooking the
nearby hills and sea . All dishes are served with genuine sicilian
products.
Activities & Sport
This hotel features an Olympic-size swimming pool with a poolside
bar and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols, as well as a
children's section. It is possible to take part in aqua aerobics
and guests can enjoy various activities ranging from wine tasting
to a game of bridge or simply star-gazing in these pleasant
surroundings. It is also possible to go horse riding (charges
apply), enjoy an Oriental massage (charges apply) or listen to a
blues quartet. For an additional fee, there are spa treatments on
offer, alongside banana boating, waterskiing, diving, motor
boating, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and pedal boating. Guests
can also try tennis, table tennis, aerobics, basketball,
volleyball, bocce and minigolf. Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a
workout in the gym, and the hotel also organises a separate
programme of activities and entertainment for adults and children.
The traditions, culture, history and scents of Sicily thus combine
to offer guests an elegant array of entertainment options. The
nearest golf course is just a 30-minute drive away at Madonie.
Directions, How to get
there
Guests arriving from Palermo Airport should take the highway A29
towards Palermo. Once in Palermo, continue straight along Viale
Regione Siciliana until the junction with highway A19 towards
Messina and Catania. Exit the highway at Trabia and continue along
the coastal national road 113 towards Palermo and S. Nicola
l'Arena. After about 1.5 km guests will see the sign for S. Onofrio
and Torre Artale on the left. Turn off and continue straight for 1
km until the estate entrance on the left.
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