The 18th-century architecture of Domus Aurea, of elegant Moorish gothic style, lends the final touch to a serene and harmonious landscape. Perched on top of a hill, overlooking the Valley of the Temples and Agrigento, with a sunny patio full of tropical plants and fresh water fountains, the hotel is a refined residence offering cosmopolitan hospitality.

Surrounded by a very green garden of tropical and Mediterranean plants, cooled by the waters of the big fountain, Hotel Domus Aurea has converted the rooms of an old rural residence and added superior modern amenities and services as expected for a 4-star hotel in Agrigento.

The rooms are all very refined, starting from the reception (24H), and continuing with the other rooms which are decorated with elegant furnishings and rich fabrics, enhanced by two-tone marble floors. These elements create a truly charming atmosphere and you may relax in the velvet sofas of the hall and take advantage of the bar service open for clients wanting a drink, coffee or snack. You may spend relaxing times in the garden, in the conversation areas decorated with wicker furniture, under the shade of the trees and the gazebo.

Rooms come with safe, TV, mini bar, and air conditioning and private bathroom with tub, hairdryer and refined courtesy beauty kit. The Junior Suite, the De Luxe and the Superior, are available to guest wanting spacious rooms and maximum comfort and come equipped with tub with hydro-massage perfect to relax in after a day spent under the sun on archaeological excursions. COMFORTS - Shower/bathtub - Hairdryer - Mini bar - Air conditioning - Safe - Telephone - Satellite TV

The breakfast room with paintings depicting scenes from nature, invites guests to a traditional Italian breakfast buffet or to a Continental breakfast, aimed at pleasing the taste of the international clientele staying at Domus Aurea. Guests with disabilities will have here especially equipped rooms and special facilities. Internet point and newspapers are available to clients as are pamphlets with tourist information.

You will find charm and elegance even at Hotel Domus Aurea's "Il Girdiano" restaurant. The beautiful room opens in summer on the panoramic terrace where they serve specialties of traditional Sicilian cuisine expertly prepared by the chef. Aromas of the earth and sea make their way into classical and rediscovered recipes: pasta with sardines, swordfish, oven-baked eggplants, fish and meat couscous, and also Italian cuisine, accompanied by a great selection of wines from the cellar, complete with a choice of Great Wines from Sicily.

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