Grand Hotel des Etrangers

Originally built in 1906 Hotel des Etrangers is a beautifully restored property. Modern and yet retaining its historical image. Located at the far end of Ortiega and close to the sea it features many rooms with beautiful sea-view. Rooms are comfortable and and of a good size. Best of all - the staff running the hotel. Wonderful, friendly, and helpful staff throughout. But beware of caveat, there are a few points worth knowing. The sea facing rooms are exposed to music in the evenings from a disco outside the hotel. The bathroom is void of installed handlebars - not for the bath tab, nor for the shower. Slipping accidents are likely to happen. Breakfast is ok - but not up to high standards which one can expect for a rate of over EUR700.00 per night. Cured ham is just a local ham, not Parma or San Daniele. Only two kinds of local cheese are offered which for my taste were inedible. I asked for a little piece of Gorgonzola for the next day but was told that this is not possible. Lastly, do not travel to Syracuse to view the antiquities. The huge roman amphitheater is completely covered with wooden panels and used for nightly concerts. The rest of the area is badly maintained.

Absolutely beautiful hotel!

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Ho scelto la terrazza di questo hotel per un aperitivo lontano dalla folla e dalla confusione. È stata la scelta giusta. Posto incantevole, personale top, drink buonissimo. Un plauso particolare alla cameriera Michela attenta ad ogni nostra esigenza. Grazie. Consigliato

This must be the best hotel in Ortigia, it has a spectacular view and is opportunely located near the winding pedestrian streets full of shops and restaurants. Reception staff could not have been kinder. We really appreciated the blackout curtains in the rooms that helped us get a good night’s rest. The infinity pool and pool deck were fabulous and perfect for a mid afternoon cool down. Only area for improvement was the air conditioning, while effective it was extremely loud and the fan controlled by hotel reception. Cannot recommend the in house restaurant for dinner as we did not try it, it did look a little staid but was lovely for a drink. Some variability in room noise, some noise from one room on the rear alley side and one on the sea facing side. Two other rooms on rear side were very quiet.

Beautiful hotel with great views. Perfect location to walk to the center of Ortigia Clean, comfortable and delicious breakfast