Antica Pasticceria Venuti In Messina

22/10/2025: A three-star hotel is a three-star hotel. And you need to be aware of that when choosing one. I rate it very highly in the three-star category because: 1. It's superbly located. 2. Room 811 was very spacious and had a large terrace. 3. It was very clean, and the housekeeping service was excellent and daily (even though it was off-season in October). 4. The service was professional (reception, restaurant). Period. And if someone arrives with typical "all-inclusive" expectations and has no understanding of the unique culture and attitudes of Sicilians, they'll always find something to complain about.

21/10/2025: The glory days are over. The single room can be accessed in two steps. The bathroom entrance is so narrow that some people might have trouble fitting through – it's closed with a folding accordion. Clean, with daily housekeeping. The upper building is accessible only by stairs – with a heavy suitcase, it's a challenge. Breakfast is monotonous, the same all week, with a large selection of sweets. For dinner, there are three options to choose from for a starter and a main course. Dessert was a surprise. Everything was delicious and efficiently served. Drinks with dinner are available for an additional fee. The staff is very helpful. The reception is open 24 hours a day. I speak fluent English and German. Unfortunately, renovations were taking place in my building at the end of October, so afternoons in the room were not very pleasant. Internet is ONLY available at the reception and bar. There is no paid Wi-Fi access.