Grand Hotel Des Etrangers- The Leading Hotels of the World

Hotels
9.2 (854 reviews)
Passeggio Adorno 10/12 , Siracusa , it

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Inconsistencies in breakfast service
Noise from adjacent bar

Categories

Cleanliness
8.91
The whole hotel is also immaculately clean wherever you go.
Service
9.88
Staff were clearly well trained, enjoyed their work, and were always friendly.
Location
9.62
Excellent location, great views and proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
9.37
Beautifully appointed suite with lots of space and great views.
Amenities
9.2
Heated pool, great rooftop restaurant and bar.
Value for Money
8.36
Some inconsistencies were noted regarding breakfast and available amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfast was nice but had a lunch room vibe, dinner was mediocre.
Overall Experience
9.88
A memorable stay with lovely surroundings and attentive staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-05 22:54

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and National Cuisine Restaurant
Grand Hotel Des Etrangers on Ortigia Island offers breathtaking sea views and a restaurant serving delectable national cuisine.

Luxurious Rooms and Fine Dining Options
Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with international TV channels, wooden floors, and private bathrooms. Enjoy Italian delicacies at the hotel's restaurant and savor breakfast with a view at the panoramic breakfast room or the Roof Garden terrace.

Harmonious Blend of Tradition and Modernity
Experience a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity at the hotel, where each space exudes peace and luxury. Unwind in uniquely designed surroundings that offer the perfect balance for a memorable stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Grand Hotel Des Etrangers!

Important information:

Please note that the restaurant is closed from November until February.

Beauty treatments and massages are available at an additional cost.

Please note that the valet parking service is available from 08:00 to 21:00 from Mondays to Thursdays and from 08:00 to 23:00 from Fridays to Sundays.

We inform you that our Hotel is located inside the historic center called Ortigia, in the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) with specific times, but access to our guests is always allowed.
we kindly ask you to communicate the license plate number of your car to the Reception upon your arrival.

- CIR: 19089017A100428Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CTA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 50 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for € 70 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for € 70 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 115 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 854 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.91
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Elaine solo_traveller gb
7
Beautiful hotel in a great position but hotel management suboptimal!
Pros:

Beautiful location, lovely hotel, fantastic breakfast (with helpful attentive staff) and lovely infinity pool.

Cons:

Despite booking a tour to Taormina and an Etna winery through the hotel months in advance, and being reassured all was booked (including a high chair) - we found out halfway through our day tour that the winery of our choice was not booked and was full so we were diverted to another “better more expensive winery” (which we were paying for!). So rather than going to Gambino (Google 4.9/5) we were redirected to Cantina Murgo 1860 (Google 4.4/5).
When checking out, the bill for the day tour appeared to have been reduced which, under the circumstances, would have been totally appropriate but i later found out that my guests, whose room I had booked and paid for, had had 1/2 the cost of the tour applied to their room without any discussion/ consultation! This was frankly very embarrassing!!

The reception desk, whilst helpful, were also pretty limited in their suggestions for local restaurants.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple it
7
Buono e semplice
Pros:

Free upgrade

Cons:

Scomparso caricatore

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Marcio extended_group br
9
Ótimo hotel para descansar e relaxar.
Pros:

Hotel confortante e confortável

Cons:

O café da manhã precisa ajustes, mas é bom.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Cristiana solo_traveller it
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Vítor couple pt
9
Belo
Pros:

Um magnífico hotel, muito bem localizado, numa cidade espantosa. Os funcionários são muito simpáticos, o pequeno almoço muito agradável. E ao perto, muito perto, o mar azul.

Cons:

O ginásio.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Tanja couple za
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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alisadrarhami Couples Los Angeles, California
10
Luxury in Ortigia
Pros:

Beautiful luxury hotel with large rooms and an attentive staff. Thank you to Cristian, Antonino, and I believe her name was Marilisa but I might be getting the name wrong as I was in a rush when I asked, but those 3 as well as the rest of the staff made our stay very special. Perfect location as well.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Julian couple gb
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Khant Nyein Htet couple de
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
F
Fabiano couple br
10
O melhor hotel de Siracusa
Pros:

Lindo hotel! Pessoal muito educado e prestativo.
Tudo maravilhoso!

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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fiona extended_group ie
9
A beautiful hotel in a stunning place
Pros:

A beautiful hotel right in the centre of Ortigia.

Cons:

There is very little to dislike.
I didn’t like the high service charge that is automatically added on to your bill.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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ggodtime Couples
8
Great 5 star hotel in ortigia
Pros:

Hotel well airconditioned
Nice rooms with all comforts
Pool is nice
Good location
Nice place to stqy
Check you bill when checking out as they slip in a tax / tip non compulsory percentage for staff which i picked up on .
It is OPTIONAL but easy to miss .
I thought this was cheeky as id rather be asked and add it rather than just slip it in and not be noticed ?
The roof top is sensational but run by a bossy lady who can be annoying .
They take external bookings for the roof top and pool and do not prioritise hotel guests which i believe is unacceptable and poor !

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Roberta couple us
10
Perfection.
Pros:

Everything about our stay was absolutely perfect. The building is gorgeous, full of charm, beautifully kept, in a great location. The pool was heaven on a hot afternoon after having been out all day, however the staff are the real jewels in this hotel. Every single member of the team made us feel so welcome and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Can’t wait to come back.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Eduardo couple br
10
Localização perfeita e muito conforto no coração de Ortigia.
Pros:

Localização, quarto muito confortável, staff educado e prestativo, bom café da manhã.

Cons:

O ar condicionado da academia não estava funcionando bem.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Mario couple it
10
Pros:

Soggiorno impeccabile al Grand Hotel Des Etrangers. La struttura unisce un’eleganza d'altri tempi a un comfort moderno e assoluto. Posizione spettacolare, servizio eccellente e una terrazza panoramica sul mare da togliere il fiato, perfetta per la colazione o un cocktail al tramonto. Un vero gioiello

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Cecilia couple es
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Carlos Eduardo couple br
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple us
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
3
300lwmd Couples Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
10
Great and extraordinary hotel
Pros:

Everything was perfect, the service and the commitment of everyone to satisfy any customer need is awesome, begging with the personnel of check in.
The room were clean, very fresh, very well illuminated, quiet, etc. The bed was very good and the pillows perfects.
Bathroom very nice with a good shower and extraordinary pressure.
The terrace offer an extraordinary view of the city and the bay, it is a must to have a Prosecco and enjoy the evening.
The location couldn’t be better and is just a steps from the most beautiful streets and restaurants of Ortigia.
Definitively I will come back

The only down points is the “Tips” that is included in the checkout bill. For everything that I did I gave a tip, so I consider that is not necessary to include more tips in the checkout bill. I know that you can remove it, I did it, but is uncomfortable and not elegant asking for more tips in an hotel like this one, they should leave this type of uncomfortable situation to the USA culture, but in Europe this type of situation shouldn’t happen.

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
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Marcel couple cl
10
Excelente estadía
Pros:

Excelente atención, personal muy amable y preocupados de los pasajeros. Las habitaciones muy cómodas, silenciosas, bien iluminadas y bien equipadas, con almohadas muy buenas y de pluma.
La ubicación óptima, todo es cerca y el área es bien turístico.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee