We spent three nights at the Garden Hotel, primarily in order to visit our Italian cousins living nearby. The hotel room was great, the pool was amazing, and the pizzaria party on Sat. evening was loud but fun...we even danced a bit, given the music and lovely scene around the pool.
The location was a bit of a problem, but Orazio at Reception was very patient in helping us figure out directions. The best way to access the hotel is from the west Tangenziale.
We also loved walking around the historical center of Cantania, given the newly created pedestrian zone and found a great, inexpensive restaurant called Da Nuccio. It was like walking around a beautiful movie set, with the churches and buildings illuminated and no traffic.
This is an excellent four star hotel but you really need a car to access it.
Tthere is free parking on the hotel site and also free WiFi in the room, something many hotels promise but can't deliver!
The breakfast was also terrific, various croissants, eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, etc. We really enjoyed the Garden Hotel!