Hotels in Messina

NH Royal Palace

Via Tommaso Cannizzaro is. 3, 98122 Messina

Relax in the spacious, comfortable rooms of this 4-star hotel, set just 100 metres from the train station and the ferries to the Italian mainland and the Aeolian Islands. Each room has either large windows or a balcony with panoramic views over the city of Messina. The city centre will also be on your doorstep, near some good bars and shops. Stroll along the nearby seafront. For some typical cuisine from Messina and Sicily, head back to the hotel's Lo Scrigno restaurant which is set on the first floor overlooking the garden around the hotel. You can then unwind with a drink in the bar. Business travellers are also well catered for, with 4 large meeting rooms available for 10-300 people.

Jolly dello Stretto Palace Hotel

Via Garibaldi 126, 98100 Messina

Some of the bedrooms of this historical seafront hotel provide lovely views over the harbour and the Strait of Messina towards the Italian mainland. On the other side of the hotel are the impressive Vittorio Emanuele theatre and the church of Cristo il Re. Built to a design by the architect Samonà, the Hotel dello Stretto is also one of the best examples of 1950s architecture in the city. Those taking the ferry to Calabria or the Eolian Islands will appreciate the closeness of this hotel to the port. The hotel is also set on one of the main roads out of Messina, meaning that other parts of Sicily are easily accessible. When you return to the hotel you can sample the fresh fish dishes on offer in the restaurant and try some carefully selected Sicilian wines.

Hotel Messenion

Via Faranda 7, 98123 Messina

Offering air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, Hotel Messenion is just 750 metres from the Duomo, Messina's cathedral, in the heart of the city. Momento restaurant serves Mediterranean specialities. Rooms at the Messenion Hotel are all soundproofed and feature Wi-Fi access and a minibar. Some come with a balcony. The Messenion also features a bar, luggage storage room and a 24-hour reception where guests can rent bikes. The restaurant is located next door. You will be close to Messina University and a 10-minute walk from the harbour for ferries to Italy's mainland.

NH Liberty

I Settembre 15, 98122 Messina

Set in a very elegant 1930s building, this impressive hotel with a panoramic view over the harbour, can provide a touch of class to make your stay extra special. All bedrooms are spacious and there is a floor with entirely non-smoking rooms. The hotel also offers an elegant restaurant, La Loggia, which is ideal for a working lunch or meal in a refined ambience. Particular care is taken over the ingredients which include fresh vegetables and fish, and home-made pasta. For something more informal, try the American Bar or the tea room. If you are staying for work reasons, you could hold your event in one of the 3 Art Nouveau-style meeting rooms, able to accommodate from 10 until 100 people. Leisure travellers will also appreciate the closeness to the city centre with its unique bell tower.