Grand Hotel Des Etrangers
8.8/10 on 20 reviews
These two splendid buildings are situated in one of the most beautiful places on the island of Ortigia, an enchanting place which has been declared “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO.
Magnificent and imposing, situated in front of Porto Grande (Great Harbour), Des Etrangers Hotel & SPA, connected by a low building, directly overlook Passeggio Adorno and to the side, overlook the great belvedere and the Aretusa Fountain.
The complex has five floors and stretches towards the nearby Cathedral Square with irregular shape, due to the ancient design of the medieval city.
The style and design recall the town’s splendour at the beginning of the 20th century, with that typical Neo-classic Sicilian taste, balconies decorated with wrought-iron work and stone columns, a large imposing doorway and, inside the hotel, high-quality marble flooring, walls and ceilings enriched with plasterwork and gold-leaf friezes. The faces of Zeus, Medusa, Gelone and Arethusa, illuminated by an antique bronze chandelier, welcome arriving visitors.
Almost all the bedrooms overlook the harbour, while the restaurant, on the top floor, has a breathtaking panorama: views over the roofs of Ortigia, above the calm shining sea, the bell tower, face-to-face with the sun setting.
On the ground floor, a large congress salon with natural light holding over 330 people, a reception salon with sea view and a luxurious wellbeing centre, complete the range of facilities of this prestigious hotel.
The exclusive Aretusa Spa & Wellness with an indoor Jacuzzi, is conceived to ensure the privacy of its guests. No fees required to wellness trail like emotional showers, sauna, Turkish Bath, cloud-bed, ice machine. Moreover with fees, our guests can pamper themselves enjoying the Aromatic facial and body rituals or trying a large variety of massages, as Swedish, Californian, Oriental, Shiatsu and couple massage.
Our staff is also available for aesthetic treatments. In the relaxing area herbal teas and an assortment of infusions are served. The Des Etrangers Hotel & Spa is furnished also of a Fitness Centre with modern Technogym equipment and machines provided of tv monitor and usb connection. Personal trainer on request. The entrance to the Wellness and Fitness Centre is free of charge for all our guests.
Hotel amenities include an excellent panoramic sea view restaurant where the hotel can also organize banquets and receptions and a stylish Roof Bar for relaxing moments and after dinner breaks with charming views over the splendid Syracuse porto grande harbor. Restaurant service not available from November to February.
Restaurant service not available from November to February
Facilities & Features Grand Hotel Des Etrangers
Room facilities available Grand Hotel Des Etrangers
Treat yourself to one of our luxurious and spacious Junior Suites featuring a living area and a sleeping area. Decorated in the Art Nouveau style and offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea, these comfortable suites combine the elegance of contemporary style and the magic of neoclassical art.
Enjoy the view of a part of the Gulf of Ortigia from the balconies of these unique rooms. Spacious and with plenty of light, they feature comfortable furniture and modern technology.
These spacious Guest Rooms overlook the courtyard of the hotel and offer views of the rooftops of Ortigia. Spacious and with plenty of light, they feature comfortable furniture and modern technology.
Terms and conditions of booking Grand Hotel Des Etrangers
Check In / Check Out
Payment policy
At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.Transfers to / from Airport
The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.
Parking
Parking on site available
Children and extra beds
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All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!
Score breakdown
Comfort 8.6 / 10
Courtesy 8.8 / 10
Leisure 8.8 / 10
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Pignal (As couple)
France
Check in: 22 Jul 2016
Check out: 24 Jul 2016
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Standard room
8
His Opinion: Hôtel très bien situé et agréable mais qui manque d'un petit supplément d'âme.
Cais (As couple)
France
Check in: 23 Apr 2016
Check out: 24 Apr 2016
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Standard room
10
His Opinion: Magnifique!
Tout était parfait:
emplacement, personnel, accueil, chambres,
Masserey (With family)
Switzerland
Check in: 14 Sep 2015
Check out: 15 Sep 2015
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Tres belles chambres, renovation reussie, remarquable professionnalisme du personnel
Tilman (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 4 Jun 2015
Check out: 6 Jun 2015
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Das Hotel liegt wunderbar mitten in der Altstadt, alles auf Ortygia ist leicht zu Fuß zu erreichen. Die Zimmer sind schön bis sehr schön, unseres allerdings (118) lag halb seitlich (wunderschöner Blick auf die Aretusa Quelle) und direkt darunter lag eine Kneipe mit Aussenbetrieb, das war Seher lange Seher laut!!!!!
Dimitri (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 26 Sep 2013
Check out: 27 Sep 2013
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Standard room
6
His Opinion: Das Hotel liegt auf der Isola Ortigia und unser Zimmer bot eine atemberaubende Aussicht direkt auf den Golf von Siracusa. Frühstück und Bedienung waren gut. Allerdings sind die fünf Sterne, mit denen sich das Hotel anpreist, längst verblasst. Unser Zimmer entsprach mit seinem sehr in die Jahre gekommenen Bad alles andere als einem fünf Sterne-Niveau.
Raph (With family)
France
Check in: 8 Aug 2013
Check out: 10 Aug 2013
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Junior suite
6
His Opinion: Hôtel un peu vieillot, qui aurait besoin d'un bon lifting et relooking (surtout du restaurant, du bar et de la salle de petit déjeuner).
Chambre spacieuse et confortable, literie un peu limite et clim bruyante.
Service peu mieux faire...
Ce qui le sauve : la vue incroyable et la situation au coeur de la vielle ville de Syracuse.
NICOLA (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 29 Dec 2012
Check out: 30 Dec 2012
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Standard room
10
His Opinion: struttura posizionata in area di notevole interesse turistico .
Personale gentile ed efficiente; camera gradevole ; breakfast all'altezza .
Complimenti
Karin (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 9 Nov 2012
Check out: 11 Nov 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Ein herrliches Spätsommerwochenende mitten im November! Das Hotel verdient alle seine Sterne, Traumblick direkt vom Zimmer aufs Meer und den Sonnenuntergang.
Der Papyrus-Brunnen "Fonte Aretusa" ist direkt vor der Haustür und zum romantischen Domplatz sind es nur ein paar Schritte durch die verwinkelten Gassen von Ortigia, wo man auch viele hervorragende Restaurants findet.
Am Besten frühstückt man (netterweise bis kurz vor 11 Uhr!) im Panoramarestaurant - mit einzigartigem Blick auf ganz Ortigia, vom Castello Maniace bis rauf zum Hafen - so ausgiebig (wenn man will, auch ganz deutsch mit Müsli und viel frischem Obst), dass man danach das Mittagessen klein hält und umso mehr Zeit hat, um durch die engen Gassen und den Lungomare entlang zu flanieren!
marco (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 28 Sep 2012
Check out: 30 Sep 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Standard room
10
His Opinion: bellissima la struttura. colazione super! la reception non e' gentile per quanto merita la struttura.
Banos (As couple)
France
Check in: 5 Apr 2012
Check out: 8 Apr 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Deluxe room seaview
6
His Opinion: La piscine est trop sombre et peu agréable et l'hôtel mérite une rénovation (douche cassée,...)
Szabo (As couple)
France
Check in: 18 Mar 2012
Check out: 21 Mar 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Standard room
10
His Opinion:
Olav (As couple)
Norway
Check in: 8 Mar 2012
Check out: 11 Mar 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Superior room
10
His Opinion: Hi
You had already filled in what I wanted to say.
Excellent!!!
Volker (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 23 Dec 2011
Check out: 7 Jan 2012
Number of nights: 15
Stayed in room: Deluxe room seaview
8
His Opinion: SPA/Wellness Bereich und wild tobende Kinder (an sich natürlich verständlich)im Pool passen nicht zusammen.
Mingxia (With family)
Switzerland
Check in: 31 Dec 2011
Check out: 3 Jan 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Junior suite
8
His Opinion: Excellent location in Ortigia. Beautiful rooms. Breakfast buffet a little lower than one would expect (e.g no fresh pressed juice).
Patrick (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 23 Sep 2011
Check out: 24 Sep 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Junior suite
8
His Opinion: Der Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm. Eine bessere Schallisolierung der Zimmer wäre wuenschenswert.
Der Service im allgemeinen war exzellent. Lediglich der Frühstücksservice ist stark verbesserungswuerdig (Freundlichkeit, Schnelligkeit)
Yiota (As couple)
Greece
Check in: 23 Aug 2011
Check out: 27 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Junior suite
10
His Opinion: The hotel was just wonderful, real value for money, the internet photos do you injustice -do change them. We really enjoyed the afternoon candies the staff left on our rooms, made us feel like home. You could add canoli for breakfast, since it is typical sicilian, and perhaps improve the coffee served. Great location and great view
Yiota Thomas, Greece
Felice (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 17 Aug 2011
Check out: 18 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Deluxe room seaview
10
His Opinion: Se dovessi ritornare ad Ortigia ci tornerei sicuramente, ottima posizione,ottimo rapporto qualita' prezzo
Lorraine (With family)
Malta
Check in: 20 Jul 2011
Check out: 25 Jul 2011
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Deluxe room seaview
10
His Opinion: Tornerei molto volentieri..Grazie
Christoph (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 2 Mar 2011
Check out: 9 Mar 2011
Number of nights: 7
Stayed in room: Deluxe room seaview
8
His Opinion: Badamarturen fleckig, Whirlpoolfunktion defekt, extrem laute Geräusche durch Toilettenspülung der Nachbarzimmer
Petr (Solo travellers)
Czech Republic
Check in: 3 Jul 2010
Check out: 5 Jul 2010
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Deluxe room seaview
10
His Opinion: Excellent location - cental but quiet, very good service and breakfast. "De luxe room with sea view" had really very nice view from the small balcony but for this category and 5 star hotel was not very large and had no anteroom - entrance from the corridor directly to the room. But for the price I paid (107 euro) it was OK and I was satisfied.
