This hotel is set within a stunning castle and located in the medieval hill-top town of Erice. The castle occupies a dominant position and offers breathtaking views of both the sea and the Egadi Islands. Palermo Airport is around 100 km away and it is some 290 km to Catania Airport.The hotel offers a unique opportunity to stay in a part of Sicilian history. The castle, one of two in Erice, was originally built by the Normans in the 11th Century, but includes numerous additions, including three imposing watchtowers which date from the 15th century. The castle is still owned by the Pepoli family, who first came to prominence in Sicily under the Norman court of Frederic I. The hotel was totally restored in 2005 to a very high standard and offers 6 double rooms and 1 suite as well as a restaurant, a bar and beautifully maintained gardens. Guests may also take advantage of a communal lounge area and a reading room. Facilities on offer to guests also include air conditioning, a 24-hour reception service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a TV lounge and room service.The rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with a shower and a bathtub as well as a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a king-size bed, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating and a safe.The hotels restaurant is housed in a space excavated from the old stone walls to provide luxurious dining specialising in local Sicilian cuisine and wines where guests may discover old family recipes on the menu. It also provides the ideal framework for business lunches, gala dinners, cocktails and buffets and includes a cosy bar.
There are a total of 54 rooms on the premises. The property is air-conditioned in public areas. Guests can enjoy the convenience of 24-hour reception. Guests may indulge in room service. Guests may store bicycles in the handy bicycle storage area. Guests may take advantage of the on-site car park. Multilingual staff is available to help guests with any queries or service bookings.
The 57 different types of rooms are comfortably furnished in a Mediterranean style and are equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, TV sat, safe box, mini bar, direct line, internet. There are also rooms suitable for disabled guests. Architectural charm in harmony with the modern accommodation complex nestled in Mediterranean gardens, full of sensations and fragrances. The hotel lobby looks well harmonized within the historic Tower, with modern and minimalist furnishings divided in living rooms, with the stylistic combination of past and present. Adjacent to the lobby there is a relaxation room The restaurant, located inside the hotel, melts the Mediterranean culinary tradition with the pleasure and taste of Sicilian cuisine. The service is buffet style or table according to the presence and the period with theme nights, a unique menu, from June to September.
The hotel Torre Normanna is a fantastic hotel resort offering all kind of day and night entertainment possible , from sports activities such as archery , tennis , football , beach volley , Windsurf to Salsa lessons, Aqua Gym night shows and disco . The friendly and professional entertainment team will make your holiday unforgettable . DC 08/09 Rooms on this category are located in the main building over 3 floors and with easy access to the resort facilities . Size vary from large to very large and the decor is simple and modern . The lobby is large, bright and welcoming . There is an access to an internal courtyard with a piano bar where guests can enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner . This is a new building recently built within the complex of Torre Normanna offering a Hotel service in alternative to the already existing bungalows and village category . Guests staying in this category have a choice between two restaurants the elegant restaurant located on the ground floor serving a delicious menu a la carte rich of Sicilian specialities or an outdoor restaurant serving a rich and immense buffet and grill .
Torre Don Virgilio Resort is in an ancient, fortified farmhouse, which has a sun terrace with swimming pool. It is surrounded by Modicas green countryside.All rooms at the Don Virgilio come with TV, a private bathroom, and a flowered terrace.The Don Virgilio restaurant serves delicious Sicilian cuisine. The buffet breakfast offers a wide variety of traditional Sicilian foods.The resorts location is ideal for trekking and horseback riding. Mountain bikes are available right at the resort. Multilingual staff can book tours of the surroundings, boat tours and excursions to Malta.