This hotel looked lovely, but when we arrived, our passports were taken for check-in, and then we were told there was a problem with the plumbing in our room and we couldn't stay there. The hotel had our mobile numbers but hadn't tried to call us.

They gave us a glass of prosecco whilst trying to find us something else. This gave me the chance to see what I was missing out on and the pool area did look lovely! I asked for a hotel of a similar standard, with a restaurant, bar and pool. So I was pleased when they told us they had found somewhere nearby.

However, when we drove there, we found the replacement hotel was a construction site, with building work going on right next to the pool. I didn't fancy sunbathing next to the builders, listening to the drilling and getting covered in dust!! There was no bar, no restaurant (no other guests?!) and so we returned to the Principe to say that we weren't happy with their selection. They did offer to find us something else but I didn't have much confidence at this stage and so booked it myself through laterooms.

I appreciate that things like plumbing can go wrong, but it wasn't handled very well and wasted 1/2 a day of our holiday.

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Principe di Fitalia during our week driving tour of Sicily. The hotel is located in a remote area about 20 minutes driving time from Siracusa, depending on traffic. Due to road construction near the hotel, it was very difficult to find especially at night.

The hotel room is on the small size with a outdoor sitting area for drinks or coffee. The best decision that we made was to have dinner at the hotel restaurant which proved to be the best meal that we had in Sicily!!!

Other thanthe restaurant, I would not recommend this hotel to leisure travelers desiring to see the sights in Siracusa as it is just too faw away. Business travelers are probably a better group to enjoy the Hotel Principe di Fitalia.

We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Hotel Principe di Fitalia. Not only is the property beautiful and well maintained, but it has easy access to Siracusa and the highways. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated. The staff was outstanding, extremely hospitable, and became like family to us. The restaurant was no exception, the food was both creative and delicious. The breakfast buffet far surpassed our expectations. We especially thank Lavinia, Marco, Nati, and Letizia for making our stay memorable. We look forward to a return trip.

My Husband and I stayed here in October, 2011. We expereinced fantastic farm to table food cooked to order. Wonderful breakfast. Gorgeous pool and although their beach club was closed - their driver drove us to the local beach which was beautiful. We were also driven to lovely Ortigia (don't miss it) and the staff was so helpful and accomodating. One night they had Sicilian music and we stayed up late into the eveing enjoying fine food, wine and music by the pool - what could be better. The staff was over-the-top helpful, especially Lavinia, who speaks nearly perfect English and helped us with train tickets, bus tickets, and whatever we needed. But, this place had something special, as well. It is hard to explain in words, but it was a vibe - which was warm, intimate, loving and very memorable. I can recommend this hotel with confidence that you will be pleased you stayed here.

Deirdre & Nicholas Sonsini
New York, NY