Messina Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock Hotels

"This is a lovely property, the place is very clean, and has been decorated beautifully. There was ample breakfast that we could help ourselves to (the sort of croissants in plastic bags - typical Italian breakfast) There was a fabulous coffee machine and plates, cutlery, kettle and a microwave, so we could make our own drinks and a simple meal. We came in March so the room was cold, rather than hot, until we worked out how to use the air-conditioning to warm us up. The bed was large and comfy. The shower room was small but provided everything and had excellent water pressure so we had nice showers. The apartment was 5 mins walk from the Duomo, which has a fascinating clock tower. It chimes at midday with 7 mins of music and moving bronzes and has a very interesting history. Well worth the visit. We only stayed 2 nights and had one day to explore, so didn't really see any more of Messina. There were countless eateries around the plaza within 5 minutes walk and a nice supermarket close by. It was 15 mins walk from the station, which was handy for us as we came by train. It was nice and quiet during the latter part of the night but over the evening had the usual array of noisy bikes rushing past. I guess you can't expect otherwise in the centre of town. Overall it was a good experience. Antonella was really helpful and gave us recommendations for places to eat and visit. I feel she looked after us very well. Thank you "

"Clean, modern, comfortable, and a great staff-what more do you need"

"The B & B is conveniently located to historical sites and train/bus/ferry systems. The room was overall good."

"No wifi in our Royal/King Suite (we selected the best room on their hotels.com listing). Only working wifi was in their lobby (i took my tablet and cell phone to lobby and confirmed wifi worked there). Cannot recommend any hotel with no working wifi in a room I am paying for. We left the next morning and hotel would not credit our account for nights we were not there. They grossly misrepresent wifi on hotels.com. Also, they misrepresent parking as secured covered valet parking on-site; they have zero/no parking. Also, they misrepresent buffet breakfast for a fee served daily; they have zero/no available breakfast. "

"This hotel is a total dump. Rooms are outright unsafe and full of black mold. Missing and loose floor boards are a tripping hazard. Does not look anything like the photos in the Expedia listing and booking info. Massively overpriced, old and falling apart literally. "

"The lady who owns the B&B was extremely friendly and let me check in early (I needed to put my bags down). She lives in the property. Room was traditional, clean and spacious with a great location, 2mins walk from the Duomo. Very comfortable bed and pillows. However, no breakfast. There is a sideboard with some biscuits and a coffee machine (no cups, plates, empty fridge and nowhere to sit if there was food - things all over table). This area should be more welcoming for guests and there should actually be a breakfast. Maybe have mugs in room or have breakfast items in there. Shame as I had factored this into my budget and there were not many bakeries in the area that were open on account of the public holiday"

"A lot of street noise. Good location if riding trains. Clean. Comfortable."