Asmundo di Gisira, Catania

Description: Asmundo di Gisira

Amidst the culture and history of Catania is Asmundo di Gisira, an art market living boutique in which each room tells a story. This contemporary hotel features endless tributes to an array of artists and designers via sculptures, architecture, paintings, and photographs. The hotel has found its home in restored palace from the 1600s that was destroyed due to a devastating earthquake. Today, it is a modern emblem of the city and the baroque style of the past. The building features a stunning living area on the first floor and a large rooftop terrace overlooking the city’s grandeur which boasts a dining area, garden, and solarium.

Asmundo de Gisira boasts both art rooms and neoclassic rooms to cater to the desires of all those who choose to indulge in this unique stay. The art rooms are eclectic and edgy while the neoclassical rooms are romantic and traditional.

There is much to explore in the area surrounding Asmundo de Gisira. Villa Belliini, Palazzo Tezzano, Piazza del Duomo, Teatro Massimo, and Teatro Romano are all within a short distance from the hotel making it a perfect place to rest.

Type of rooms: Asmundo di Gisira

The rooms of Asmundo di Gisira are all uniquely designed based upon the artist or era of each. They all feature an Ortigia Luxury wellness set, hairdryer, hypoallergenic duvets and pillows, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, air conditioning, safe, minibar, and scent menu.

Neoclassic Rooms:
Suite Bellini: Suite Bellini is a king suite with a private balcony overlooking Via Gisira, a lounge, and coffee cockpit. The suite is 60 sqm in size with elegant touches such as a chandelier or piano.
Memories Room: The memories room is a deluxe room of 30 sqm with a private balcony with views of the Piazza and antique furniture.
Traveler’s Room: The traveler’s room is a junior suite with two private balconies overlooking the Piazza and Via Auteri. The interior is 40 sqm complete with an antique lounging area.
Writer’s Room: The writer’s room is a 30 sqm deluxe room with two private balconies, a desk, and period furniture.
Room of Time: The room of time is a junior suite of 40 sqm. It features stunning artifacts, artwork, and furniture of different eras and two private balconies overlooking the streets below.

Art Rooms:
Proserpina: This king suite is a 60 suite with a private terrace overlooking Via Dottore. It features a massive bathroom with a rain shower and coffee cockpit. The room is decorated with a fresco in liberty style and a mirrored coffee table.
Sant’Agata: This is a king room of 39 sqm with a private balcony and king shower plus a coffee cockpit. The décor pays homage to the patron saint of the city, Agata, and her unwavering faith.
Uzeta: Uzeta is a junior suite of 44 sqm with two private balconies overlooking the streets. It features a monsoon shower and coffee cockpit and is inspired by the story of Uzeta.
Colapesce: This room tells the story of a fisherman in love with a king’s daughter. It is a king art room of 38 sqm with a private balcony and shower with a hydromassage column plus a coffee cockpit.
Aci e Galatea: This is a junior suite of a spacious 51 sqm with views overlooking the streets below from the private balconies. The shower features a hydromassage column, a waterfall, and chromotherapy. There is a delicious coffee cockpit by MOAK.

Eliodoro: Eliodoro is a Deluxe room of 33 sqm with a large and small private balcony overlooking Via Dottore. The shower features a rain shower and Lunar LED while the bedroom offers a delicious coffee cockpit.

Additional information: Asmundo di Gisira