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Reviews of Grand Hotel Des Etrangers 5 stars

Passeggio Adorno 10/12, Ortigia, 96100 Siracusa, Italy

#3 of 54 hotels in Siracusa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 201 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Everything was excellent/ staff, breakfast etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel and nice service close to all the action in Ortiga
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I enjoyed having a sea view but beware that the hotel sits right behind Belvedere dI Largo Aretusa. At night (on the weekends at least) there is a sea club past below this attraction -- and you can hear the music in your hotel room even with the balcony doors closed. This in addition to it being a tourist spot so while fun to see music performers and people watch can have some noise. If you're there to party you may not mind!

    Location to all the sites in siracusa was great. It is in a beautiful area. Breakfast was superb, lots of options and a great a la carte menu included. Bed was comfortable, bathrooms clean and nice. Lots of sitting areas that I did not have time to fully explore. The hotel is really goregous and well decorated.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful historic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is an issue with this hotel in that an outdoor nightclub is directly next door and the music is VERY loud on Fridays and Saturdays until 2.30am, which happened to be the 2 nights we stayed. The staff were amazing and moved us further away but we could still hear the bass. Obviously the hotel can do nothing but for the prices they charge it really isn’t acceptable.

    A stunning newly refurbished hotel. Rooms feel luxurious and spacious. Rooftop bar is lovely, breakfast is fantastic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have stayed in many five star hotels across the world but found the bedroom rather disappointing as it was very small for two people.

    A beautiful property in the heart of Siracusa. The staff were very attentive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    The most beautiful view in Ortigia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect, in the most scenic part of Ortigia, with a view over the harbor. The view over the sea is breath-taking. The guest rooms are large, elegant, comfortable, with a timeless classic style. The staff were all friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic staff, beautiful building, great location, and much more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything has been great.

    It is a fantastic hotel with incredibly friendly and supportive staff who made our stay here pure joy! We are very grateful for all the services we have received. The front desk officers—Flavia, Luisa, Ciara, and others—did their best to help us with any request. The bellman, cleaning ladies, restaurant waitresses, massage therapists, and the list goes on—were absolutely excellent. Many thanks to everyone who made our stay here unforgettable. We are leaving today and already miss the place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    luxury in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast. Great staff. Beautiful interior and phenomenal location of the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay in Ortigia.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    We would definitely return. We had a wonderful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Compared with other hotels on our trip, the staff was a bit less interactive and helpful.

    Beautiful hotel in a great location. Our rooms had wonderful views and were delightful. The staff was attentive. The breakfast was fine but the dining options were limited. The hotel is in a wonderful neighborhood, and the building itself is lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful. Would love to come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con not working so had to open window and a bit noisy till early hours

    Staff excellent. Location excellent Bed very comfortable. Reception booked restaurants and taxis

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Lovely in all ways
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No swimming pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the last day before 6 o’clock an awful alarm rang… no explanations, no apologies… Reason why I don’t put 10 …

    The personal at the spa, the fantastical massages , for the breakfast, I liked everything…

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is a bit small, parking is a bit expensive

    Convenient location, nice room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Paradisiac!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing!!!!

    When you are in this HOtel , it is like you are in Paradise. The Location is stunning!!! IT´s in the centre of Ortigia with an amazing view! The interiors are meticolusly choose. The breakfast is every day different but always the sicilian specialities available. The food is super fresh and the variety and the attention to the quantity and the details is incredible great! The room? Never ever slept in a room sea view like this!!! takes your breath away for everything!!! The staff? This makes the difference! Director and all his stuff are highly professional, welcoming, warm, helpful, friendly people, they put always you and your family in the centre of the attention!!!! EXCELLENT Experience!! To try at least once in your life! :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The parking charge is off the roof ($50/day) without any alternative. The breakfast is just okay...

    Good facility and good room. The location is perfect!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Ask for a room located in the first building. The rooms in the other one are located close to a bar that can be noisy when they turn the music on to the maximum.

    Wonderful stay. Great location of the hotel and great standing. Personnel was super helpful in making us recommendations, in particular restaurants around.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exquisite hotel and very friendly and kind staff. Highly recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The daily arrival of swarm of birds to the pine tree outside our balcony, as soon as the sun sets.

    Beautiful hotel, room, and view. Staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. Constant ferry cancellations necessitating staying two more nights - which was a gift!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Relaxing and pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious and beautiful room with a lovely view. We enjoyed the spa very much.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    We had a great time and would recommend the hotel but tell people to take lots of money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was all very expensive. Euro 380 for the room per night, euro 50 to have the car parked each night as there was no car park, euro 25 for a g&t in the rooftop bar - That sort of thing.

    We turned up after 10pm on a Saturday night but we were well looked after. We were just in time to order room service as we were tired after a long journey and didn't want to go out. The breakfast was good in a nice, simple room overlooking the sea. (Not as good as the Villa Igiea in Palermo by which we now compare to other properties.) The bedroom was lovely. A big comfy bed and a great bathroom with a huge bath (big enough for 2). Lovely view from the balcony of our room overlooking the sea. Location was great - minutes from the sights.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Very nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a very warm welcome from Luisa Z and during all our stay she solved all of our problems and helped us a lot. Of course, we like the property and especially its location but I think without Luisa our staying there wouldn’t be so incredible. I wanna also mention breakfast here - really delicious with nice view. I definitely recommend this hotel everybody who gonna visit Siracusa and you will be very lucky if Luisa will work these days because she is amazing.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    Highly Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The only negative thing is that some of the breakfast food was sometimes tasteless (unsalted or unseasoned). Apart from this minor detail, I truly had an excellent stay. It is a highly recommended establishment.

    Hotel is located in the historical center, which makes accessing almost all tourist spots very easy. A short stroll and you can see many sites, churches, restaurants, shops, etc. The room was very clean and comfortable. The pressure on the shower was great. Wi-fi was fast and strong. The staff is wonderful, very kind and attentive. It really was a brilliant stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Great hotel to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very welcome place. Great location. Very nice restaurant. Good breakfast. Enjoy our stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Other than that our stay was superb..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival the lady on reception could have given better advice on restaurants….she also should have mentioned an afternoon drink at the Sunset Bar… 10 mins walk in a gorgeous area…

    Beautiful…😊

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    We have stayed many times in the Hotel des Etrangers and are always pleased to return.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The pillows on the bed.

    Great hotel in a great location.

    Stayed in October 2023

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