Struggle with hot water through out the stay

Location was great

Stayed in May 2024

a contact person from booking.com wasn't keen to help me through another channel than WhatsApp which I don't have, and he was somewhat abrupt.

Stayed in January 2024

Some attention is needed to the bathrooms. In the upstairs ensuite the shower fitting itself and rusting chrome throughout needs replacement. The plug release in the bath tub downstairs is broken and the plug needs to be prised up by hand. Once this is fixed, the bathrooms will be as elegant as the rest of the flat. Oven gloves and a couple of baking trays are needed in the kitchen to use the oven effectively.

This is a delightful and elegant flat on the top floor of a palazzo (up two long flights of stairs) and is very comfortable. It once belonged to Enzo Maiorca, free diving world champion, and the airy modern decor has a subtle theme of the sea and includes many of his awards. Sea views from some rooms. We loved the location right in the historic centre of Ortigia and the roof terrace was wonderful for breakfast even in winter. There are two double bedrooms with very comfortable beds, one ensuite, the other with a private shower room. Upstairs there is a single bedroom with ensuite. Lots of hot water, and strong wifi in the living areas. Well equipped kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, large fridge freezer, and plenty of smart glasses and crockery. Warm in winter, and I expect cool in summer. We would return with pleasure.

Stayed in January 2024

a real gem ! at last a place with a real soul, and in such a great location. very spacious, well decorated, feels like home. with a big and well furnished terrace. great location, quiet street not far from all the more busy streets of Syracuse. can't wait to come back.

Stayed in November 2023

would like to have had some clear direction as to where to take the rubbish . did not feel right leaving for the cleaners .

is a large property so plenty of room to share with friends. great kitchen and cooking facilities we ended up cooking most nights as the evenings on the roof top balcony was just Devine.

Stayed in October 2023

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The apartment was amazing, and it was very clean. The roof terrace was lovely. The location was superb. A little away from crowded streets, but still close so that it was easy to get around. The host was very nice and quick to respond to any question.

Stayed in September 2023

No parking. Difficult to find. We were just told to read the email when asking the host for help finding the property and somewhere to park. Not easy when you're not a local and you get spoken to like you know the area. Shower took a long time to warm up.

Great location. Spacious and clean. Lovely rooftop terrace. Lots of facilities in the oroperty. Comfortable. Great aircon.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing at all !

Fantastic location & superb accomodation. Wonderful communications, helpful & friendly from hosts.

Stayed in July 2023

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Great location, beautiful and spacious rooms, and very clean. The rooftop terrace was particularly special. Easy to deal with the host. Would highly recommend!

Stayed in May 2023

Last time we wire here there was hardly any traffic. I understand that deliveries have to be made to shops and restaurants, and that local people that live have to drive around the the island, however there is far too many tourists who are too lazy too walk drivning around to look at the view. This need to be looken into as it was so nice before, the roads were safe and in better repair than now, and i think speed bumps need to be installd in some places if the traffic is to continue. There are some electric rickshaws that take the tourists around, this is a good way forward as they don´t make noise and don´t pollute the air.

We have been in Ortigia before, it was and still is one of the best planes i have visited. I love the island, because of the history, the food, the climate. We have statyed twice both times in the begining of october, still warm at 20 - 23° which is warm enough for me. The flat is on the top floor of a three floored house. The rooms are very large, the living room, reception, dining and two double bedrooms all on the same floor as is the kitchen which is probably good for cooking, we only had breakfast at the flat choosing to eat out for lunch and diner. On the next floor is a smaler bedromm with two single beds and a bath room and the roof terras, which is great to see the bats flying around as the light begins to fade, or sun bathing you are not overlooked.

Stayed in October 2022

4th bedroom off another bedroom and was not properly made up

Excellent location with many attractions restaurants etc all within walking distance

Stayed in October 2022

beautiful and very large apartment in fantastic location. 2 minutes from swimming spot. surrounded by the streets and restaurants and shops and gelaterias of Ortigia. we had a fantastic stay.

Stayed in August 2022

It was excellent

Beautiful, spacious and comfortable. A lovely place to stay. Great to see the memories of Enzo Maiorca throughout.

Stayed in July 2022

None

Perfect location and apartment, far bigger than expected

Stayed in April 2022

Nothing

The size,layout,and location. But especially the lovely roof terrace

Stayed in September 2021

Nothing

A lot … but really a lot of space in the apartment 👍👍👍. Staff super friendly and ready to support with any request.

Stayed in July 2021

The Terrace was a great outdoor area but is poorly designed. The air con units from the apartment are situated right next to the rattan seating area and constantly blow hot air onto the guests meaning it is impossible to sit there for any length of time, Just far too hot. The dinning table could be bigger, only six seats and it needs a light. The main bathroom ensuite quite frequently had a bad smell of fish, not sure why this is but otherwise the showers are good. The bedroom layout is not great, really this is a two bedroom apartment with a small room at the top of the stairs leading to the terrace that has two child beds suitable for anybody that is around 5ft. This could do with some re-design. The 2nd main bedroom has an adjoining room which is a decent size and has two single beds, OK if you have kids who want to share. The building itself is well located and beautiful, but I feel the images on Booking.com don't details the sleeping arrangements correctly.

Thank you to the host for recommending some great options during our stay, the fish market was excellent to buy fish for cooking at the apartment and also a great place to eat in the local cafe's. The beach at Fontana Bianco was also great but you need to take the train. A trip to Etna and Taromina is also a great option by train but too be honest Taromina is quite a tourist trap these days and I wouldn't personally reccommend it. There are some great restaurants close by, out of the apartment, turn left then first right a variety of places exist, good food. You generally need to avoid the restaurants around the Dummo and back towards the bridge and down towards the port as we had several meals that were considered substandard. No great Pizza restaurants

Stayed in July 2022

The apartment were very cold when arriving and the heating system need water for every 5 hours.

Ok furniture

Stayed in November 2021

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Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in September 2023

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Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in March 2023

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Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in October 2022