Royal Maniace Hotel - Siracusa

9.9

Ortigia is one of Italy's hidden jewels. It traces its history back to the Greeks, 734 BC. The foundations laid by the Greeks were built upon by succeeding occupiers -- Romans, Greeks, Normans. It was a bit tricky finding the hotel, even with a GPS. The next time, we will probably opt for a train to Siracusa and a taxi to the hotel. Once there, we parked and did not use the car until we left. There is also a ZTL on weekends, which prohibits cars from much of Ortigia. The hotel is on the coast, and it's worth springing for the extra cost of an ocean view. (See the photo we posted.) We paid 110 euro, but the staff at the hotel told us the price goes up much higher when events, such as plays at the Greek amphitheater, bring large numbers to the area. We were here in late October and enjoyed sunny days and cool nights. The staff is not overly proficient in English, but you can make yourself understood. (I speak sufficient Italian to get by.)The breakfasts provided good variety, and the wait staff made our coffee to order. You can walk into Siracusa and take the local bus (or a taxi) to the archeological park and museum. Aside from these attractions and a nice shopping district (along Corso Umberto), Siracusa is not particularly attractive. You will want to spend your time in Ortigia. We found two terrific restaurants. The first, Le Vin de L'Assassin, in spite of its tacky name, nicely blends French and Sicilian cuisine. The second, Don Camillo, is thoroughly Sicilian.

9.8

It was one of the most beautiful hotel stays I ever had. The hotel is furnished with classy Italian design furniture and is located directly at the border of the sea and 2 minutes walk from the old town cathedral. I our view it has by far the best location in town (better than the other hotels advertised in our LP guide). We had a room with a direct see view at a very reasonable price. The standard of the hotel corresponds to a 4star boutique hote. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The ideal hotel to explore the beautiful old town of Siracusa. We extended our stay for another 3 nights.

10

Our stay at Royal Maniace Hotel was great. The hotel is in a lovely location right on the water. We did have some difficulty finding the Hotel by car. Our GPS navigator did not recognize the street name, but with the help of my iphone we were able to find it on google maps. Leaving is much easier since the street, which is one way, leads one out of Ortigia over the bridge. It is a short walk to all the beautiful sights in Siracusa from the hotel. Our hotel room was lovely and comfortable. The rooms are modern with satellite television. The bathroom also very modern with nice fluffy towels and quality amenities(shampoo, shower gel etc) There was a bit of an odor in the bathroom that we think came from the drains, we noticed that the cleaning crew always closed the drains, and this kept the odor away. This wasn't an issue for us at all. Breakfast was very good, with homemade cakes, cereal, breads etc. One could have freshly made scrambled eggs if desired. We also had dinner there one night and that too was very good. The staff is very helpful and gracious. I would highly recommend this hotel . A great stay at a great rate.

9.8

A wonderful surprise - 2 year old hotel in old palace. Excellent WiFi, good enough breakfast, great TV in rooms, GREAT shower and bathroom facilities, helpful, friendly staff. Can't wait to return - at 75 Euros/single and 99 Euros/double (rooms without sea view, but just fine) - a bargain, too.

8.4

Hôtel de très très bon rapport qualité prix. Très bien placé dans l'Île d'Ortigia, à deux pas de la place du Duomo. Vue magnifique sur la mer. Personnel de très grande qualité et très attentif.

9.3

Great location. Frindly staff. Value for money .

9.1

Exceptional position on seafront with stunning view on the sea. Very near to monuments and downtown area with bars, restaurants and shops. The hotel is small with alimited number of rooms. It combines very modern interior with old walls and exterior. Very special athmosphere. We were very happy to have chosen this hotel.

9.9

Ottimo hotel, personale professionale senza essere distaccato e freddo come altri hotel della medesima categoria. Colazione e cena ottimi, frigobar molto conveniente addirittura meglio dei bar fuori nella zona. per La colazione si ha a disposizione il cuoco che vi preparerà cio che più vi aggrada. Consigliato.

6.9

Das gebuchte Twinbett-Zimmer mir Meersicht war nicht verfügbar. Was wir schliesslich erhalten haben, war - zum gleichen Preis - weniger gut. Ansonsten ein komfortables, gut gelegenes Hotel. Zufahrt mit dem Auto nicht ganz einfach. Zeitweise laute Strasse vor dem Hotel.

8.8

le buffet du petit déjeuner est parfait

9.8

Struttura eccellente, di piccole dimensioni ma di grande qualità, gestita in maniera altamente professionale e con elevata attenzione alle esigenze del viaggiatore. La disponibilità e la flessibilità con cui il personale accoglie ogni richiesta, dalla colazione fuori orario alle variazioni rispetto al menu proposto nell'ottimo ristorante interno, dalla disponibilità del cavo di rete per la connessione ad internet (gratuita) alla posizione sul lungomare di levante di Ortigia, con la quasi totalità delle camere vista mare, rendono questo piccolo hotel probabilmente la migliore scelta per visitare Siracusa.

9.9

We really had a great time at this hotel. We think it is of very good quality and the personell are very helpful and nice.

10

This is an excellent choice for a stay in Siracusa, both in location and value. The seafront view room was very clean and comfortable. The restaurant was very good. The service and friendliness of the staff was super. You are in the old city, on the waterfront, with many excellent shops, restaurants, and archeological sites within walking distance.

8.4

A very nice hotel in a great location. We ended up staying on for another few days beyond our original booking