We're at Henry's House in Siracusa on he island of Sicily. Those planning a trip to Italy would be…read morewise to include Sicily. This old city is wonderful an much cleaner than Naples. Henry's House has done a remarkable job in creating a five star hotel out of a picturesque rustic home. The many patios and decks allow you to watch magnificent sunsets over The Ionian Sea. The rooms are large and are filled with Sicilian decor. Nothing has been overlooked. Their breakfast is wonderful and can be enjoyed inside the breakfast room or on the patio. I give this place the highest rating.

Hotel Henry's house has by far the best service I've received in any hotel anywhere…read more It's a beautiful, rustic boutique hotel with a front row view of the port of Siracusa. It's located on the southern tip of Ortigia island (the nicest area in all of Siracusa) and only a 30 second walk to the historic Castello Maniace. Everything on the island is within walking distance and the staff will help you find things to do and make reservations for you if need be. If you don't speak Italian it's not a problem, everyone here speaks good English. If you bring a car they will take care of parking for you no matter what time of the day or night. They also have a private terrace for guests only that has an epic westward view (sunsets) and you can eat, drink and chill here anytime of day or night (the canopy is covered with a mature grape vine). Breakfast is served every day until 10:30 and it is EPIC. DON't miss it. One day we overslept but they made us two big trays of breakfast to take out on the terrace just in case we were hungry when we woke up. Showers are great. AC works well. Most of the rooms have epic views. The prices are in the middle range between dumpy hotels and **** hotels in the area and WAY worth every penny.

I stayed at the Grand Hotel Ortigia in Siracusa and loved every single moment... the location was…read moreclose to all and the views were amazing. Our room had a window with a view of all the boats, and had some super luxurious amenities in the rooms! Slippers, bath products, sewing kits, shoe shine sponges, soft blankets, and an assortment of pillows. We walked the entire Island, the side streets, and watched beautiful sunsets. Loads of authentic food restaurants, and shopping artisan finds! Boat rides, and an hour from horseback riding! The vibe was a bit period which we LOVED. Can't wait to go back!!

I would give this hotel 6 stars if I could!! Phenomenal. The staff are warm, welcoming and the…read moreamenities are spectacular. The views alone for breakfast are just outstanding. Loved the breakfast- by far our favorite hotel in Sicily. I would go back and enjoy the richness of this hotel every day of the week!

Wonderful! We stayed here for three nights and enjoyed it more than our stay at Hotel Villa Athena…read morein Agrigento, which was waaay more expensive. Service was outstanding, room was great and the location cannot be beat.

Our group stayed for four nights and it was an enjoyable location. The hotel was clean with good…read moreair conditioning. The staff was helpful and the breakfast was very good with very good coffee. The hotel is located in the center of Ortigia so we could easily walk to restaurants and points of interest. This is a good pick for your stay on the island.

To update the other reviews -…read more Address listed, 76, is for one of two buildings The other is located at Via Vittorio Veneto 89. There is an elevator, perhaps they moved. There are spa services offered. Nice breakfast with some daily variation. Try the home made yogurt. Good location, scenic and close to everything but quiet. Ocean view windows are not exactly "wall of glass" style. They're small and set back in ~2 foot thick walls, so you'll have to get close to gaze at the water. Many nice touches, and multiple sitting areas, indoor and out, compensate somewhat for smallish rooms. Helpful staff. Excellent value. Amazingly comfortable bedding.

When you make it to Sicily, one of the must see places is Siracusa, an old Greek city-state and…read moreone of the most beautiful and oldest parts of Sicily. Archimedes lived here. Plato lived here. Yes, it is a classic destination, less known yet Siracusa was a very powerful city-state. Goosies. Yet you come here and you don't get that Sicilians are braggarts. Not at all. They have so many reasons to be proud. You can feel the ancient and privileged life the Siracusans led once you admire many facets of their existence: i architecture, the amazing temples, town center, the pastry shops, mom/pop stores, the open air Greek theater and then Ortigia, the ancient small island at the tip where Domus Mariae is located. There are many hotel choices in Siracusa, some 5 stars, some very high-end. But one of my faves is an older hotel, not so 5 star, Domus Mariae. Domus Mariae used to be a convent. It's a pretty cool building inside and out. The rooms are spartan yet comfy. In fact it's still run by nuns, who make the nice breads, jams and cheeses at breakfast. For visitors, it's an amazing treat to have locally home-made breakfast foods. The staff however are laypeople, like Cinzia, the tiny desk clerk (with the demeanor of a Brooklyn native) who carried all 5 pieces of luggages to 4 rooms with no issues and Francesco the quiet, smiley and attentive bell hop. The staff is amazing here. They made our stay worthwhile and we felt attended to at all times. They made reservations for restaurants, car service, trips and everything you can think of that a concierge will do, they did. But why do I stay here? First we get the sea front rooms for unbelievable sunsets and sunrises. Second, the artisan breakfasts come with the room, you can tell the products were made with care and sensibility. Third, the history of Siracusa is ahhhhhmayzin' so much to know to put in a review. Fourth: Siracusa has probably the best marzipan based cookies (pasta di mandorla), even better than Palermo (the sweets center of Sicily). Fifth, on a beautiful clear day, you can see Malta from here. Hope you enjoy this somewhat relatively unknown town, at least to us Americans. Until now. The LA Times just featured Siracusa on last Sunday's paper. Check it out. You now have a great place to stay. Visits: 3. Yelp=2 Tip: There are no elevators, staff will carry your luggage to your room. Get seafront rooms as this hotel is on the southern side of the island of Ortigia. There are 2 buildings. We stayed in the older building situated across the street from the water. The other building is slightly in back of the other but also have water views. The water tours around Siracusa are beautiful and informative. To get to Siracusa, you can either rent a car in Catania (CTA) airport or train or bus it here. It's cheap to take the train or bus if you don't feel driving. The iPhone maps app worked beautifully all over Sicilia. Driving is easy in Sicily, not frenetic or disorganized like London, Rome or Paris. Finally get full insurance (not cheap) on a car if you rent...it's called piece of mind. If something happens to the car, American Express/Visa will not cover many expenses as the rules in Sicily are "different".

Everything was as expected and then some. My previous review of the property highlighted our…read moreinitial contacts. This review highlights Arianna, tireless when it comes to set up of meal area and her clients as well as Sandro and Helene. They were simply outstanding in the service and care they provided to us. We felt blessed by them and their true generosity and attentive hospitality. Molto Buono

Not sure where to start with this review other than "yes" across all fronts. If not the only,…read morecertainly one of the few places we stayed in Italy where the service exceeded our expectations. During breakfast and dinner, servers came by frequently to check up on us, we never had to wait for coffee, etc. The concierge was equally friendly and helpful. Otherwise the hotel is beautiful and in a perfect location for exploring Ortijia. Right across the street from the street market, and not far from all the other typical tourist destinations, it's a hard place to beat. And a multi-floor room? With two bathrooms? Marble floors & staircase? Outstanding. Corner rooms feature a tub next to the bed too.

My wife and I stayed here during out last trip to Sicily... and found our favorite Boutique Hotel…read morein the world. The owners have done an absolutely beautiful job restoring and updating the building. The wide open spaces and minimalist deco amplified the stately nature of entry way. Vitorio, our concierge for the stay, was immensely helpful and very understanding of our limited Italian vocabulary. The rooms are actually quite large by European standards and was just as inviting as the foyer. The bed was more than comfortable (of course, we might have slept so soundly from all the sightseeing that day) and the bathroom equally as impressive. We hope to return soon and when we do, we'll be staying at Hotel Cavalieri.

From the owner: Hotel Cavalieri, Boutique Townhouse Hotel, 4 stars, just on the other side of the delicious island…read moreOrtigia, historical centre of Siracusa. Smart rates for direct bookers. Incl. buffet breakfast inclusive and wifi internet.

Great hotel, in super location in the historic centre of Syracuse. The hotel is beautiful with…read morereally nnice decoration and great sea views. We stayed 3 days at Hotel Gutkowski and we loved it, really friendly stuff and really nice buffet breakfast.

I have travelled many times and have stayed at many hotels. However, this hotel has charmed my…read moreheart. It is so beautiful, so clean and the cherry on top are the two ladies that worked the breakfast. I do not know their names, but they have the warmest, most welcoming personalities. I have worked in hospitality and I know what great service is, and these ladies exude it. They love their jobs, and it shows. I have felt so welcome. The hotel itself is very beautiful. Fantastic views. Very clean and they pay attention to little details like leaving slippers in the room for you. I give it a 10/10 and can't compliment it enough.

Roadtrip Sicily starting in Syracusa staying at Hotel Livingston overlooking the Mediterranean…read more Wow, what a view and walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. We were greeted with a Smile by Ashan, he is professional and knowledgeable about the area. Thank You Ashan for taking the time outside helping me with the parking situation and finding Restuarants near by. Our room is clean and comfortable with a well stocked bathroom. In room teapot is also a plus. When visiting Syracusa Sicily I recommend everything about Hotel Livingston Hotel!

Old Siracusa, the Island of Ortegia, is a diamond among diamonds on Sicily. For some of us this…read morecity is something extraordinary. You would expect tourists everywhere, but that is not the case, yet. Hotel Royal Maniace is situated on the "wrong side" of Ortegia, but if you want the evenings to be calm, while you sit on your terrace, choose this hotel. It is a fairly small modern hotel in an old beautiful building. No extravaganza but personal and professionally run. Though, the breakfast could be slightly improved. The guests are often people with social and cultural interests and preferences. This gives the hotel its personality, which is something of great quality to more and more of us. Hotel Royal Maniace is a good base for a stay in beautiful Siracusa.