From start to finish loved this charming hotel by the water in Ortigia / Siracusa. Denise and the…read moreteam at the front desk were so warm and helpful. The location is perfect to stroll into town, walk to the water, or take boat excursions. Wish we could have stayed here longer.

Photos do not do this very special hotel justice. We were lucky enough to book the family room and…read morecouldn't believe our eyes when we walked in. Two exceptionally spacious rooms with beautiful bathrooms, high ceilings, stocked refrigerators connected through a perfect hallway that allowed both for privacy and the comfort of togetherness for our younger kids. It was fabulous. The location is lovely in perfect Ortigia, which in and of itself is such a gem. The staff offered many great restaurant recommendations and could not have been more accommodating. The breakfast was excellent - you would be hard pressed to find a person who wasn't delighted by the myriad of offerings. The hotel also has a spacious seating area to relax with wine, water, some juice and little bowls of snacks during the day, which made for a nice area to relax with our kids in the hot afternoons. A couple of teeny tiny quibbles: the tvs were so small they were unusable (wouldn't care normally but we were there during the world cup and the ball was a mere pinprick) and had very few stations, the shower floor was so incredibly slippery that my son took a nasty spill (I almost did as well, so it wasn't kid horsing around) and the parking is more expensive than it should be. The air in one of the rooms ran very cold and refused to adjust, but in a 105 degree heatwave, that was certainly preferable to the alternative. One final quibble - they use some sort of a pod machine for the coffee, which in addition to being environmentally questionable when used on a large scale, it also makes pretty low grade coffee. We'd come to enjoy our morning freshly ground lattes elsewhere, so again, though a minor quibble, I think they should switch to a standard machine to step it up just a notch. We would enthusiastically recommend this hotel to all. It's a real find.

There are thousands of great hotels out there that have great rooms, fantastic decor, wonderful…read moresettings, and all of the amenities. But it is truly rare to find one with a staff that makes you feel truly welcome. At home. Part of a family. This is one of those oh-so-rare finds, and I simply cannot speak highly enough of it. To start, I'll run down the basics. It is a small hotel with joust 9 rooms, although 10 more will be built shortly. The focal point is the main building, which is a beautiful ancient villa that *still* belongs to a Baron. The 9 rooms surround the villa, each with a beautiful patio area facing out to the villa gardens -- spectacular, indeed! The rooms are somewhat spartan, but in a positive sense. perhaps "understated" is the better word to describe them. They are decorated very nicely with Sicilian country style in mind. Amenities: The entire property has excellent WIFI, full satellite television with English channels, air conditioning in all rooms, etc. etc. Nothing is lacking. The main villa is the central location, which is where the reception is, as well as the restaurant and breakfast room. And breakfast is absolutely excellent!!! Fresh pastries, cookies, salamis, cheese, cakes, you name it. One interesting note is the coffee. The manager of the hotel used to live in the states, and has an affinity for American coffee. If you are looking for American coffee, this may be one of the few places in Sicily where you can get the real thing. He has a true American *professional* drip coffee maker, and imports "Chock full o'Nuts" coffee! I didn't ave any, since I still prefer my espresso in the morning, but it looked just right! OK, so that is the place. I started this review talking about the people, so I will get to that. Massimo, the manager, is one of the most hospitable people I have ever met in my life. I watched as he interacted with all of his guests, and he is a master at making them feel like each is the most important guest he has ever had. It's the kind of thing you just cannot fake. He was born to do this! But what really shines was the staff as a whole. They all interact as a big family. They are more than co-workers, and I saw how ALL of them brought all of the hotel guests into their family. Guests dining with staff, playing around, etc. There was no sense that you were in a hotel. It was like being part of the family here, and that counts big time! In closing this review, I would like to address one last thing. If you a re looking at hotels, you may notice this is a "Three Star" hotel. Honestly, it was very puzzling. The star rating system in Europe is very misleading. I have seen many 5 star hotels that cannot hold a candle to this place, so if you are concerned that it has three stars, please know that the stars are meaningless. This place rocks, and I cannot wait to get back there!

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.

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.

Excellent location, extremely helpful and welcoming staff, great breakfast and dinner. Rooms are…read morehuge and well-furnished. Swimming pool available.