Grand Hotel La Batia is a former convent restored by sculptor and painter Stefano Artale. Set 900 metres from the centre of Alcamo, it is a 10-minute drive from the seaside. Its unique rooms offer free internet. The rooms of La Baita boast a simple, elegant style, with exposed wood beams on the ceilings, wood trimmings, and wood or tiled floors. Each room features a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. The property includes 2 outdoor pools with waterfalls, a sea-view terrace, and a garden. There is also a massage centre. The restaurant serves genuine Italian cooking and regional specialities. Breakfast is a continental buffet, served in the breakfast room overlooking the garden. Set between Trapani and Palermo, the hotel can arrange a shuttle service to the beach in Castellammare del Golfo, a 20-minute drive away. Outdoor parking is free, and a garage is also available.