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Reviews of Gran Bretagna Boutique Hotel Ortigia 3 stars

Via Savoia 21, Ortigia, 96100 Siracusa, Italy

#16 of 54 hotels in Siracusa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 94 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Ok for short a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very comfortable, particularly the bathroom and the stairs (though I was aware there were stairs) and the unsufficient room lighting.

    Excellent Location for tourism, cleanliness, good breakfast, very nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

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

    Perfect location, great service.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable small hotel in a good location in Siracusa/Ortigia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    The hotel is in a good location in Ortigia, close to the major historical and cultural sites, harbour and promenades to circumnavigate the island along the sea front. Plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby, including an in-house cafe that offers easy access to reception. Our room at the rear of the hotel was large and simply furnished, with a balcony allowing side views towards the harbour - and sea on the opposite side. Manager Francesca was very engaging and helpful, also ensuring we were well catered-for at breakfast that also included coffees made to order. Andrea was also helpful, assisting with our luggage to/from our room. We’d be happy to stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing was too much trouble for Francesca our host. I will Definately make a return visit to this hotel and highly recommend it

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel with extremely helpful staff. A great location with access to the island and historical centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn’t work in the bedrooms, only in communal areas.

    Ready to find and in the historical centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Excellent Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Know that there are a lot of steps, no elevator.

    The staff was outstanding, especially Francesca. She was very helpful and friendly. The other staff was excellent as well. The breakfast buffet was superb. The hotel's communication was good as they immediately responded to my questions by email.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely little hotel for a perfect getaway in Ortigia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As usual, the single room was at the back of the property overlooking an inner courtyard. It was dark and made even more so because I had to keep the curtains closed due to other guests passing in front of the window. The bathroom was spacious but it would be a good idea to put in a small table/cupboard to place toiletries, the tiny glass shelf is not sufficient

    Great location, helpful friendly staff and good breakfast. Hotel very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    We had a nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, and the staff was very helpful in introducing the area to us! We asked for a water kettle and two glasses for drinking tea in the room. And we got them 😊

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice location to explore Ortigia Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is two conjoined buildings - causes confusion on arrival as the first sign is not really the main entrance. Given it is a glass door, a simple sign pointing to “Lobby” could solve the problem. The room looked a little worn, but might be a work in progress - should not deter from selecting. On weekends and warmer weather street noise could be an issue.

    Nice location just a couple of blocks into Ortigia. The room had high ceilings and artwork that some may find unappealing, though we found it fun. Staff is nice and breakfast was good. Easy location to explore the area. Close to restaurants and staff eager to help in selecting. Good stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Well priced, perfectly located comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well placed. Large, clean and simple rooms, beautiful balcony views and super comfortable bed. Bathroom was spotless and shower was always hot. Breakfast was always fresh and tasty (honestly I haven't had a bad breakfast in italy) and the staff were so kind and generous.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

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

    Nothing to dislike

    I have stayed there many times before

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Good location with a few minuses
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The biggest minus of our stay was the shower, that has only the ceiling dispenser. I hated having to shower with shower cap and showering the toddler was difficult. The floors are stone/cement, so the room is quite cold (we visited off-season, in March). The room has AC, that we used for heating now and then. Hard mattress 🙁 Narrow corridors with lots of stairs. It wasn't an impediment for us, but it's useful to keep in mind if you have health issues or mobility challenges.

    Very good location and the staff is welcoming and always with a smile on their face. Andrei from the reception is a very warm person. The breakfast has few options, but enough to start the day. I appreciated that continental breakfast options were available (boiled eggs, ham, cheese, omlette - on request). They can make esspreso or tea for you. Spacious room and the balcony was nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Excellent small hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Excellent small hotel with very helpful staff Very clean and comfortable room Excellent breakfast included. Conveniently situated

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    very loud, thin walls,

    Good location, very very very nice staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need a refurbishment. The bedding is not great.

    Great Person at the Reception and also at Breakfast. Great location. Breakfast was average but good enough.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs and the bad smell in the coridoors

    The location is very good and the staff very nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

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

    Shower is on the small side and could do with an upgrade.

    Location was perfect! Staff was very helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

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

    .

    Friendly staff and clean rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

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

    -

    Great location, perfect breakfast and stuff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Recommended (if the discotheque nearby is not active)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Noise from a discotheque next door until late. Unfortunately, this was a significant disturbance; therefore my rating is not as high as the staff would deserve - No Wlan availability during this stay

    - Convenient location - Kind staff - Good breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very good and attentive. The room was large and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a wide range of choices

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Amazing location! Huge room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and huge room! Stairs up to the room but thankfully the staff helped. There is early check out at 10:30 and impossible to extend even an hour and this was during the low season so be mindful of this

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious rooms and bathroom, super clean, the location is too

    Stayed in November 2023

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