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RELAIS SAN GIULIANO
Boutique Hotel de Charme in a historic residence on the slopes of MOUNT ETNA
residence de charme in Sicily
elegant boutique hotel with a swimming pool, SPA and restaurant in Viagrande, in the heart of the Etnean villages a few kilometres from Catania
Through a courtyard surrounded by a garden with Mediterranean scents, this aristocratic residence's welcome from the early 18th century is majestic and elegant.
Relais San Giuliano preserves the image of an ideal pleasant place already pursued by the Marquises of San Giuliano, who had established their residence outside the city in this fertile hilly terrain.
Where once stood the farmer's house, the ancient millstone, the cart, and the stables, today, the buildings house rooms, suites, and common rooms that elevate the enchantment of the past by dressing it in modern elegance. This treasure's exceptionality proudly allows it to be counted among the Italian Historic Houses and among the FAI Partner sites.
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EXCELLENT SERVICES FOR
TIMELESS EMOTIONS
Relais San Giuliano is a contemporary boutique hotel with first-class services, featuring a large outdoor swimming pool with solarium, hydromassage area and pool bar, an SPA with staff specialised in holistic treatments and a gym complete with the best Technogym fitness machines for wellness stays in Sicily where nothing is left to chance.
The refined restaurants with the wine cellar and the lounge bar recovered from the ancient palmento, and the winter garden, all contribute to outlining for guests the profile of an exclusive wellness stay to be built in freedom, crowned by the meticulous attention that the staff pay to guests' needs.
POOL
OASIS OF RELAXATION
an infinity pool with hydromassage, solarium area and pool bar service
Enveloped by a lush garden where the rustle of leaves disperses urban noise, the large infinity pool with hydromassage at Relais San Giuliano offers mild refreshment during the island's hot summer days. It transforms into an evocative sheet of crystal-clear water during the fiery sunsets that the sky over Mount Etna provides.
The pool is equipped with comfortable loungers, parasols and a striking enamelled lava stone sefuta. You can regenerate yourself with a swim, sip a drink at the Pool Bar, read a good book by the pool, and soak up the sun mitigated by the lush natural surroundings.
ROOMS & SUITES
SICILIAN HOSPITALITY
rooms and suites in the ancient residence of the Marquises of San Giuliano, now a boutique hotel de charme on Etna
The careful restoration to which Relais San Giuliano has been subjected has brought to light 15 rooms and suites divided into various categories. Different accommodation solutions are suitable for different types of guests, always guaranteeing that singular harmony between ancient class and modern comfort, che è uno dei tratti più distintivi di questo boutique hotel de charme, nato da un’antica residenza nobiliare siciliana, nel territorio dell’Etna.
All the rooms at Relais San Giuliano are equipped with air conditioning and adjustable heating, Wi-Fi, LED TV, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and amenities, Ortigia courtesy line, mini-bar, safe, writing desk and kettle with a selection of teas and herbal teas, to ensure your stay is a domestic dimension but with exclusive services.
classic
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standard
Anice is the Standard room at Relais San Giuliano. A small jewel with a unique, refined and cosy style.
The Velux window on the ceiling with wooden beams gives brightness to the space. The double bed and bathroom with shower make this comfortable yet essential accommodation for guests travelling alone or for couples.
classic
Laurel, Dill and Ginger are the Classic rooms of Relais San Giuliano. With their size between 11 and 26 square meters, they are ideal rooms to accommodate two people in bright, functional and quiet rooms. In these lodging solutions, the carpet or parquet flooring made from ancient barrels and the soft shades of brown and green used for the natural fabrics and furnishings convey the idea of warm hospitality in an intimate dwelling full of charm.
classic triple
Rosmarino is the Classic category triple room of Relais San Giuliano. Bright and comfortable room with private bathroom enriched by precious details, in perfect balance between ancient and modern. Distinguishing each room are the tasteful and skillful use of natural materials such as wood, iron, terracotta, ceramics and glass. The rooms are designed for pleasant, long stays.
superior
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superior
Superior rooms are rooms designed for the couple. Sambuco in its 22-square-meter area celebrates Mother Earth in every design detail and furniture choice.
Its chestnut parquet floor is made from the ancient barrels found in the '500 millstone, and the muted hues in shades of green and beige give a feeling of quiet that only in the bosom of nature can you find.
superior family
Superior Family comes from the composition of the Thyme and Verbena rooms, which together, in about 40 square meters of total space and two bathrooms, comfortably accommodate up to four people.
Designer pieces dialogue with original elements, such as wooden floors and ceilings with exposed beams. The warm, vibrant colours of some of the furniture pieces accent the quality of textiles in neutral colours.
deluxe & js
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Ginepro is the double room in the Deluxe category that Relais San Giuliano has designed to accommodate couples in airy rooms between 22 and 24 square meters.
Enriched with design details or floral elements, Ginepro recalls the lush nature of the garden area that is easily accessed from this room.
deluxe triple
Malva is the Deluxe triple that Relais San Giuliano offers to accommodate families of three in airy rooms between 22 and 24 square meters.
Deluxe Malva features a furnished patio terrace, a loft, and a fireplace, which are the quintessential emblems of domestic warmth.
junior suite
Mirto is Relais San Giuliano's Junior Suite. The accommodation redefines the ideal of Sicilian hospitality in abundant spaces with floor areas up to 40 square meters.
Fine materials, collectables and a panoramic terrace overlooking the pool or the elegant interior courtyard make the Junior Suite Mirto an excellent comfort choice for couples seeking intimacy
junior suite premium
Salvia is Relais San Giuliano's Junior Suite Premium, featuring spacious spaces with areas up to 40 square meters and fine materials, collectables and a panoramic terrace.
Salvia, with its two double beds, two bright bathrooms and loft, creates distinct environments that provide privacy for families or groups of 4. The sea in the distance visible from the terrace completes the magic offered by this accommodation.
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Relais San Giuliano's Lavanda Suite is an ideal accommodation for long stays immersed in the refined style of a charming boutique hotel.
The Suite of about 30 accommodates three guests in comfort, thanks to the lofts that divide the rooms.
Inside, a tea corner and the gazebo with linen towels on the private terrace embellish your stay with charming details.
suite premium
The Cinnamon Suite at Relais San Giuliano is an accommodation approximately 46 square meters in size, designed to accommodate up to 4 guests in comfort, thanks to the mezzanines that divide the rooms.
Equipped with access to an elegantly equipped private terrace to enjoy moments of pure contemplation of the nature that envelops the villa. Inside, fine details, such as an antique headboard for the double bed or the private sitting room with a fireplace.
exclusive suite
Nuances of land and sea mingle in Relais San Giuliano's Exclusive Suite Melissa for a couple's stay that is an embrace of well-being.
A bright room of nearly 40 square meters with a romantic island tub for two in the bedroom, a relaxation area with fireplace and access to the private furnished terrace overlooking the garden.
Fine fabrics, Moroccan zellige in the bathroom and ceiling with exposed chestnut beams give the Exclusive Suite an elegantly rustic charm that gives the warmth of a home, at the foot of Etna, with the exclusive comforts of a hotel de charme.
FINE DINING RESTAURANT
CULINARY EXCELLENCE IN THE TERRITORY OF ETNA
The heart of the boutique hotel Relais San Giuliano is in its 16th-century palmento, which now houses the refined iPalici restaurant, the realm of chef Gaetano Procopio.
A cozy room with a cozy chic look, in which the furnishings with modern lines dialogue with the local stone of the walls, with the wood of the exposed beams, with the glass and wrought iron of the design details, telling of a concept of elegance that renews itself to new uses, entertaining the past, welcoming it and preserving it.
A location that predisposes to the gastronomic experience proposed by the chef of iPalici, in which the Sicilian peasant tradition finds a new balance in dishes that are delicate to the eye and to the palate, making the vegetable world the real protagonist in a way that is never banal.
THE BISTRO AND LOUNGE BAR
OF RELAIS SAN GIULIANO
To prepare or to follow the exceptional journey into the flavours of Etna's land signed by the gourmet restaurant iPalici, Relais San Giuliano's Palmento del Serra bistro and lounge bar presents itself as a space of refined conviviality where to enjoy delicious fine dining, sip a cocktail or simply enjoy the warmth of a space where time seems to be suspended.
The intimate ambience of the Palmento del Serra lounge bar is above the restaurant. In the adjacent bistro room, lunch and dinner are served.
Comfortable sofas and wooden seats, carved out of old barrels, provide a relaxing and domestic atmosphere, to be enlivened with tastings of top quality spirits or drinks and soft drinks vibrant with essences from the Relais San Giuliano kitchen garden.
SPA AND WELLNESS TREATMENTS
a refuge of authentic wellness on Etna
Cult of beauty and holistic wellness coexist in the Relais San Giuliano's Sabbia Nera SPA, which right from its name establishes a profound connection with the nature shaped by nearby Mount Etna.
Just as the volcano, with its tireless activity, infuses energy into the coastline and terrain, giving an evocative dark colour to the coastline of this part of Sicily, so too the treatments offered in the Relais San Giuliano SPA rely on the use of superior local raw materials such as beeswax, clays and sands from Mount Etna to infuse the mind and body with new light and reactivate the chakras.
DREAM EXPERIENCES
IN A UNIQUE TERRITORY INSPIRED BY Etna
Relais San Giuliano is a microcosm of beauty with a range of experiences to be enjoyed in the area or inside the boutique hotel designed to give you the freedom to build a stay that suits your pace. Whether you are looking for exclusive relaxation in a charming setting or exciting tours of the richest places of historical and natural heritage in the Etnean territory, the availability of the Relais San Giuliano staff will provide you with all the tools you need to equip your trip to Sicily with dream moments.
The area around Mount Etna, where Relais San Giuliano is located, is a riot of unspoilt nature to explore, evocative black sandy coastlines, baroque cities that have been the scene of encounters between peoples whose traces still survive today, traditional dishes and wines that are among the most appreciated in the world. Thanks to its strategic location, Relais San Giuliano is a privileged starting point from which to discover small seaside villages such as Aci Trezza and Aci Castello, with their impressive stacks, or large cities rich in nightlife and history such as Catania, Syracuse and Taormina.
EVENTS
THAT LEAVE THEIR MARK
Relais San Giuliano: an ancient historic residence for private and business events in Catania
Special events and milestone celebrations at Relais San Giuliano are celebrated with attention to each single detail. It is an aura of solemnity reminiscent of the ancient lordly receptions organised here. This ancient aristocratic residence at the foot of Mount Etna, surrounded by a splendid Mediterranean garden, preserves within its walls the romantic memory of feasts, banquets and weddings that animated the life of the feud.
Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, gala dinners or meetings will enjoy a refined setting at Relais San Giuliano, able to enhance the uniqueness of your special moment or business event, adding a little of that ancient elegance of which this charming boutique hotel is the guardian.
CONTACT
RELAIS SAN GIULIANO
The boutique hotel Relais San Giuliano is located in the municipality of Viagrande, about 15 kilometres from the centre of Catania. To reach us from Catania Vincenzo Bellini airport, take the E45 exit and turn at the last junction towards Paesi Etnei, then continue towards Viagrande.
For any other directions or requests, the concierge team is at your complete disposal to help you plan your charming stay or your special event on Etna.
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 280
Viagrande (CT) - Sicilia
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