Stayed here as part of a tour group. First appearance is that the courtyard and exterior is…read moreinviting and visually appealing. After check in, the initial impression is quickly diminished. The hotel is under renovation (based on signage) though you couldn't tell because there was no visible activity. Elevators are SLOW and SMALL - better to take the stairs if you're able. Rooms are OLD and DATED - one would hope the renovations are to address the room conditions. It is the most basic room setup with hard beds, flat pillows and a bathroom that is just -- there's no nice way to say this -- ugly. If you're visiting in December, you'll need to open windows for any air flow as the rooms get warm easily. The HVAC system is only set for heat during the Sicilian "winters" - which isn't even that cold. So if you like cooler temps, you're not going to enjoy Sicilian hotels because there's no way to adjust the thermostat to allow for even basic air flow (not AC, not heat). Meals are served in the lower basement - walk outside, down a set of stairs to a large open room with many windows. The 3-course dinner included as part of the tour (pasta, main, dessert) was lackluster. Pasta was undercooked, chicken was tasty but comically not Italian at all - it tasted more like a Chinese stir fry, and many of us didn't even touch dessert because the flavor was off putting. The real "gem" is what the hotel (nor the tour) bothered to highlight, which is a real shame because the grounds are beautiful. Hotel Della Valle has a beautiful poolside area with bar and ample outdoor seating. If you're willing to explore, walk up the steps/small hill to find a whole other property that overlooks the valley. The views are stunning. It's eerie though because it's clear the mansion like building is no longer in use, rooms are dark, weeds/grass is overgrown, trash is overflowing. My assumption is this part of the hotel was once used for weddings/large gatherings and events due to its size and mountain top view. But now the primary focus is on the hotel itself - which based on this stay, it's not going to go well if they don't modernize rooms and improve the dining experience. If you're hoping for dining/shopping outside the hotel, be prepared for absolute nothing. There are 2 grocery stores within walking distance and then literally nothing else. Such a wasted opportunity to not explore Agrigento but because this hotel is on the very outskirts of the city, the only thing you'll be able to enjoy (if you don't have a car) is the pool, a spooky hilltop mansion, and a grocery store.

Hotel Della Valle should do something about the bathroom shower so that water does not splash out…read moreand get the whole bathroom area soaking wet! The bedroom itself was lovely and clean . The shower was clean but would get very wet when you showered because the enclosure was inadequate . It looked bad everytime the shower was used. Enzo at front desk was outstanding. Pool and garden area lovely. Bartender at pool area very accommodating . Only 2 stars because shower in my room had a bad design. Felt bad everytime I showered because of the bathroom floor getting soaking wet. So just 2 stars.

Very nice restored villa. The views of the Valley of the Temples are outstanding. The pool and…read morethe grounds are beautiful and well manicured. Lots of safe parking. Their restaurant is amazing and the food is great. 5 stars for the service, beds, and especially the towels, some of the best towels I've ever used. The missing 5th star is because of the noise in the room. You can hear other sounds from surrounding guests, talking, showers, toilets flushing etc. It's a 200 year old building so perfection in this area can't be expected, just thought it was worth mentioning.

A fabulous hotel with fantastic views! Giovanni, Antonio, and Manuela took amazing care of us…read moremultiple times in the dining room. Their service and attention to detail was very consistent.

A beautiful location for this rustic inn. You can stroll the private gardens and can also see the…read moreValley of the Temples from the courtyard. The rooms are very simple but functional. There is a small window that fully opens and depending on the room you are in you can see the Mediterranean Sea. The bathroom is small but has excellent water pressure in the shower. Internet, while available, is a weak, unsecured signal. The bed was really hard and the pillows really flat so I didn't sleep as well as I would have liked, unfortunately. If you get a room on the 2nd floor, there is no elevator so hopefully you packed light as you will need to carry your belongings up the stairs. The included breakfast is quite good and contains bacon and eggs, various cookies, meats and cheeses and these wonderful croissants that are stuffed with pistachio or vanilla creme. I had dinner in the same restaurant ( there is nothing else within walking distance) and had a delicious piece of fish topped with eggplant and potatoes. And they made a pasta with pumpkin sauce for the first course which was terrific! The location is perfect for after a visit to the Valley of the Temples. And they have lovely gardens and a center courtyard for just sitting and relaxing while listening to the fountain. The hotel alone would warrant a 3 rating on its own but the food in the restaurant pushed it to a 4!

PROS: - The breakfast buffet that is included in your stay…read morewas outstanding! They had everything and it was all unlimited. At peak hours, it was a little busy, but that did not take away from the experience. - The hotel is ideally located to visit Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples (a 10 minute drive away). From this hotel, we were able to walk to the beachfront, which wasn't huge or sandy, but it felt local which we liked. - The spa was nice and they gave us prosecco while we were in the hot tub, which was a nice touch. I did think it was way overpriced for the hour that we had to use it, but it was a fun experience. - Our room was really big, had its own patio and had a hot-tub(inside a second room attached to our room - They gave us a free bottle of wine when we left. - Everyone was super nice! CONS: - I would not recommend the restaurant for dinner unless you have no other option. We ate here on the first night that we arrived late, because it was easy. The pizza was meh, as was the antipasto and the house wine. - The beautiful website is deceptive. The hotel is much smaller than it looks and is divided by a road between two parts of it. The pool is much smaller than the photos also. - While you do get a complimentary drink and antipasto in the afternoon, you basically have to stand in the tiny lobby to eat and drink (unless it's warm weather, and then you can go outside). When we were there, someone let their two kids take over the only two chairs in the lobby to play video games loudly and so we couldn't even sit down to relax with our drinks. - Also, the amazing beaches they show you on the website are pretty treacherous to get to, although relatively nearby.

Loved this little Gem! Super helpful staff, great price, clean rooms, and good beach location. We…read moreeven got a parting gift with a lovely bottle of wine. Thank you! The Nowak's Utah and Colorado

Really enjoyed my stay at this hotel! With a large pool with so many amenities. Amazing sea view,…read morewith access to the water. Outside patio area was where we mostly hung out, cocktails in hand. Room was average size, beds were twins but comfortable. Bathroom was fine, air conditioning was great... big plus during this hot weather. Food here was really good, again cocktails were awesome. Staff was friendly and overall helpful. Would stay here again, very close to the city.

Wi-Fi is awful. Room had ripped wallpaper and bed cover, A/C in room did not work. Amazing location…read morewith decent selection of restaurants.

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Stayed at this hotel one night. Just good enough to sleep; We didn't even feel comfortable enough…read moreto shower here. Our room had a standup plexiglass shower that looked like one from an infomercial. Sparse, old furnishings, tile floors. No safe. No fridge. Breakfast buffet was average. Checkout was earlier than the other hotels we stayed at in Sicily (10am). The best thing about this hotel was the pool which was quite nice and had a number of lounge chairs to sit and relax. All in all, I have to say that there's nothing grand about the grand hotel mose.

Recently I went on ten-day group trip to Italy recently. We began in Palermo, Sicily and traveled…read moreacross the island. In Agrigento we stayed in the Grand Mose Hotel. From the outside it looks like a Moorish palace/stronghold (with a large modern clock affixed to the front). Our room had a mix of styles: a lovely old armoire to hang our clothes in, a very modern new bath, a combination safe (we put our passports in it while we went sightseeing), a bench to lay out the suitcase, good lighting, and comfortable beds. There was a TV in the room but we didn't use it. The staff was very nice. The croissants at the buffet breakfast were delicious! Bring your own converter so you can recharge your cell phone after taking all those photos of the fantastic ancient ruins nearby because Italy uses a different receptacle plug system than the USA.