L'Approdo delle Sirene

We have just returned from staying at this wonderful hotel. The staff are warm, professional and helpful. Our corner twin room was bright, clean and modern with a wonderful view from two windows - one of which had a lovely little balcony. Excellent, modern bathroom. Breakfast was delicious, taken on the lovely terrace with fabulous sea views (lots of choice of croissants, fresh fruit/muesli/yoghurt/savory tarts - and most especially squeezing our own oranges to make fresh orange juice). The hotel is minutes walk from all the sights/restaurants etc., of the stunningly beautiful centre of Ortigia. Couldn't ask for anything more We cannot fault this property.

I stayed in Syracuse for 4 nights for a conference that was held in Ortigia, the Island that is the older part of the city. Since I knew that I would be arriving late in the evening and that the bus from Catania airport would be leaving me off across the bridge, I looked for a place that was near the bridge, so that I would not have to wander the alleys of Ortigia at night to look for my hotel. So I reserved at L'Approdo delle Sirene, even though it was more expensive than other similar B&B's. I was not disappointed. When I contacted the hotel to inform them that I would be arriving after their reception desked closes at 8 pm, they send me detailed instructions on how to find the key to my room, which I did, and then registered the following morning. In general, the room was comfortable and large, the ac worked well, wi-fi also worked, the room had a safe, a mini-bar, and a kettle. The shower is also large, and there was plenty of hot water. Breakfast was fairly good, although more vegetables would have been nice. And the location, with a balcony overlooking the water, could not be beat!