Appartamenti Forte Vigliena  

Plenty of space in the apartment, good location and great big comfortable bed

The shower was so small it was difficult to get in or out of.

The design of the rooms and atmosphere of the place is fabulous - rustic yet modern, we stayed in room 214 which was on the top floor and had a full roof deck to sit out on and drink our wine and watch the sun go down. Also it is a full appartment so much more space with fridge, and kitchen etc Location fab - right in the thick of it in Ortigia - in atmoshperic old narrow street, and right by the sea to take a dip off the rocks.

The staff - they attempted to charge us 30 euro for a blocked toilet and it seemed like guests were treated more of an inconvenience than a payingcustomer. Breakfast was not great with little choice, just yoghurt and bread/croissants really, and languid staff.

The design of the apartments and its location

Friendly stuff, beautiful interior and exterior, superb location

The building is incredibly beautiful... Ancient historical stone building. The stairs are large enough to carry your luggages. Breakfast is very good, large choice, also cheese and ham, open buffet, good cappuccino, even granita but it has a chemical taste. My appartement was very comfortable, large, with private balcony, sea view between the roofs (no. 11). Living room, kitchenette, TV, everything great. I wish I could have stayed more...! And Ortigia is absolutely magic! There is free navette connection between Ortigia and train station! And the whole area is safe, also at night. People are nice, smiling and helpful. You can swim in city center, also from Forte Vigliena but near the Aquarium seemed more comfortable to me.

Would be better to have internet in entire building... not only public areas. And when you arrive, on the entrance is not written Appartamenti Forte Vigliena but Residence Hotel Alla Giudecca. Would be better to know... Though is has nothing to do with the hotel, there was construction noise nearby... no sleep in the morning.

Well located in the historic island area of Ortygia, Syracuse. Very close to an area where you can swim safely (though probably not safe for young children as plenty of heights to fall from). All the staff very helpful with special word of praise for Antonio.Easy access to all parts of the island. Room was spacious and quite adequate.Breakfast included which was a bonus since the room had a kitchen facility

Highly recommend...

A great place to explore Syracuse

We booked at the very last minute, and weren't sure what to expect. Got a very good price for 2 nights and was imagining something inferior. However, I have to admit that this was one of the best surprises ever! Apartment was amazingly spacious - 2 bedrooms, main living room (with kitchenette - including fridge, hob + sink) and bathroom. We also had a verandah (with table and chairs) overlooking the town. Don't know if this is a standard in all the rooms, but we really appreciated ours. Tastefully decorated, though not overwhelming. The whole building is old and beautifully restored. Breakfast very good for Italian standards. Staff very helpful and educated. Very positive overall experience.

The only negative thing is finding the place the first time. It is very well located close to the outskirts of the old part of Ortigia, but only a 5 minute walk to the Duomo area. Parking in Ortigia is a nightmare. However, there is a public carpark (1 euro for the whole night) which is 10 minutes walking distance from the hotel... However, walking around the old streets of Ortigia is part of the magic that nobody should miss. The hotel staff also put our car number plate in their system so that we could drive within some otherwise restricted areas. Some signage towards the centre of Siracusa would perhaps help to find the hotel better.

La ubicación, el apartamento, de muy buena calidad.

Me he encantado el diseño del apartamento y el entorno, con estilo rústico. El hotel al que pertenece es como un pequeño museo, lleno de arte y buen gusto. La ubicación tambien es perfecta, a unos pocos metros del mar.

Creo que acababan de inaugurar la temporada, y eché en falta una limpieza a fondo del apartamento. También el desayuno me pareció que dejaba de desear, lejos de ser casero.

La struttura è molto particolare e di charme e vanta una ottima posizione 'l'appartamento comodo pulito e accogliente.

Habitaciones con muy buen gusto.

En invierno hace mucho frio, especialmente en el dormitorio aunque también en el comedor donde teniamos el desayuno.