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Grand Hotel Ortigia vs Grand Hotel Des Etrangers
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Grand Hotel Ortigia is preferred by most writers compared to Des Etrangers Hotel & Spa. Grand Hotel Ortigia ranks #2 in Syracuse with accolades from 5 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
Grand Hotel Ortigia
Insight Guides
Star Service
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Viale Mazzini 12, 96100 Syracuse, Sicily
From $92 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"This appealing, well-renovated, well-run Art Nouveau hotel overlooks Porto Grande and the projected new yacht marina."
Star Service
"Built in the early 1800s in liberty style, the Grand Hotel Ortigia, located on the island of Ortigia, overlooks the picturesque and historic Syracuse harbor."
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Fodor's
"An elegant, fantasy-inspired design prevails at this venerable institution, which has enjoyed a prime position on the Porto Grande at the base of Ortygia since 1890."
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Lonely Planet
"Big and brash, the Grand Hotel is Ortygia's top-class hotel with all the requisite amenities and none of the character of some of the smaller hotels."
Frommer's
"Originally built in 1905, this is the best located hotel in Syracuse, with a very appealing mix of modernity and old-world charm"
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Grand Hotel Des Etrangers
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Fodor's
Passeggio Adorno, 10/12, Passeggio Adorno 10/12, 96100 Syracuse, Sicily
From $164 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"This historic luxury hotel in central Ortygia faces a sandy beach. The hotel has two restaurants, one with a view of the coast and the other with a roof garden for alfresco dining."
Star Service
"This is the top dog in this historic southern city, a well cared for property with enough refinements and the kind of fashionable facilities that will please even the most demanding travelers."
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Fodor's
"This stylish hotel is one of the city's top addresses for visiting dignitaries and tourists seeking luxury, high levels of service, and good views."
