Stayed for three nights with a friend. We had a beautiful high-ceilinged, tiled, spacious old room with a balcony and view overlooking the harbour. That alone overshadowed the negatives, including the fairly perfunctory service and really disappointing spa. So - the good points. That view, the location, the room. A real feeling that you could be nowhere else but Sicily.... More

Beautiful hotel, great view from the window, and above all with a roof terrace, where you can find another restaurant. The rooms are clean and tidy. Food in the restaurant is very good. Of course, you should also mention that the SPA is highly recommended, sauna, swimming pool, the perfect way to de-stress and spend nice time. I am very... More

A bit of a fiddling to find a place to park even with a resident's permit given in exchange for my passport. Stunning views of the sun setting from the rooftop terrace bar and then excellent food from the a la carte menu in the adjacent restaurant. A lovely sea view from our double aspect suite. Good spa inside another... More

The hotel is placed in the best place in Siracusa, the view is great (if you are willing to pay the extra cost for a seaview room). Bed and sheets are great, the only bad thing was that one of the pillows was smelling, nice perfume though... :)

How, Dear Reader, would you review your own home? Perhaps not 100% objectively. The same goes for me and Miramare/Etrangers, which has been my home from home for 6 or 7 years now. But here goes. We’ll start from the bottom, topographically. You luggage will be expertly and expeditiously taken care of. The reception staff will make you feel at... More

There are many positives and negatives to this hotel. Lots of reviewers have noted that it doesn't live up to it's 5 star rating. I would agree with this, but argue that it isn't charging 5 star prices, so in fact offers quite a lot in central Ortigia for a reasonable price. The location Perfect. Beautiful views over the sea,... More

Very good adress in the hystorical center of Siracura. If you ask a room (in the old building) with sea view you will appreciate how delicious is the wake up looking at the blue sky and the Siracusa's harbour...The breakfast is served at the top floor terrasse and you can continue admiring all the special beauty of the old town.... More

Once upon a time it must have been a wonderful hotel and it still has charm and location on its side. It really is out of another world. But if you have a room on the interior courtyard - there is a cafe below that is noisy until 2 or even 3 AM. If you are also out that late... More

Yes, the internet is not included with the room (and it is expensive). Yes, the plumbery is a tad old school. Yes, some window did not open properly. And yes, the breakfast is quite horrid. But overall it is just a amazingly stylish place to stay. Consider it like old cars : a modern Audi Q5 is more comfortable than... More