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"Sonia who runs the dining room is amazing very helpful. She even remembers what you ordered the day before for breakfast."

"Highly recommend this cozy waterfront property. The staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We received beautiful upgraded seaview rooms. The rooms were clean and modern with 24 hr front desk attendants. If you are travelling solo, you will feel very safe here. Shout out to Cinzia! She recommended local restaurants, all of which were excellent. Parking is available at a private parking garage nearby for €25.00/day which includes valet pick up and drop off. We will not hesitate to book this hotel on our next trip to Ortigia. "

"This hotel had a truly lovely location, very close to the water and the old town area that was so charming. We loved the building itself, and the decor in the common breakfast area was beautiful. Our actual room, however, was much less inviting. We had a queen bed, which was just two twin beds pushed together, and the interior was really bare. I like minimalist decor, but this was just kind of depressing. Good lighting maybe could have improved the ambiance, but the lighting was atrocious across the board. Insanely bright, bare bulbs hung from the ceiling, and the tiny, cheap lamps all blasted bright white light. All of the windows faced enclosed terraces, so natural light wasn’t much to speak of. It’s a shame because, the building itself was beautiful, and with a little thought, the atmosphere of the place could really be amazing. They also had small inconveniences that added up…the towel warmer didn’t work, the toilet seat was not fitted on the toilet properly, the shower door seemed to be missing part of it, they had a kitchenette with no soap, sponge, or coffee cups. I hope the management puts a little bit of effort and thought into improving this place because it really has such great potential. "

"This was one of my highlights of staying in Sicily its truly a 5 star Hotel. The staff was great the breakfast view really set my day right."

"Fabulous location. Spacious room. Delicious breakfast"

"The hotel itself is a beautiful building with an interesting heritage as the main post office. The location is excellent offering a great starting point for a walking tour of Ortigia. Great stay."

"exceptional hôtel located in the heart of Ortigia, in a beautifully renovated former palace. We spent a week enjoying our private, quiet and spacious, spotlessly clean apartment with kitchen and laundry. A copious and delicious breakfast was served in the dining room every morning. We cannot say enough about the warm and friendly welcome we received from Domenico and all his wonderful staff. This unique hôtel also houses a small cinema and exhibition of cinema history. truly a magical experience"

"Very clean, elegant and comfortable. Pleasant and helpful staff. "

"Room was spotless. The location and view were amazing. The staff is exceptional!"