Yeah, that rule about no food or drinks is annoying...if you're going to have a rule like that, you should have that boldly stated on the hotel website so we don't suddenly get that sprung on us when we check in and have no other options. That's a really cheap move on their part I think.

I had no issues with the room itself and the room was very large and clean. Breakfast was good, and service was decent. I needed an airline ticket that I booked while at the hotel confirmed and the owner was helpful with calling from his cellphone to find out. It's really annoying that even staff members can't make a phone call from the front desk to help you though.

Also, it's about a 10 minute walk to Ortygia, so not the closest but not too far either. Also an easy walk 15 minute walk from the bus and train stations.

Shown up to our room by receptionist. He was nice - but explained to us the rules/regulations of the house ...don't bring your own food or drinks..... This is a FIRST for me in my years of travels. Felt like I am back at school. But I guess they have their RULES so great he let us know!
The room was average..... the window open up to the slanting part of the roof, so absolutely you can see nothing. I would look for restaurant recommendations elsewhere - seem like all the staff have EXACTLY the same ones to suggest! B/fast was OK - nice touch fresh orange juice. Location is good.
Oh careful bout parking .. they told us no tickets on Sunday.... but we got a ticket:((( in the old part of town.

This is a good quality hotel located a 15 minute walk from the train and bus stations, and a 5 minute walk to Ortiga. The room is average size for Europe, very clean and up to date. There is a safe and refrigerator, good wifi, AC went on and off one night, but seemed OK. TV has no English channels. The king bed is two twins pushed together, with the seam covered, and the bath is nice with a handheld well-mounted shower. The room I had faced the interior, and I got no outside noise, but there is potential for interior noise (the building itself is converted from a residential property). The check-in person was friendly, and offered a map and suggestions without asking.
The breakfast was good for Europe: meat and cheese plate, fresh fruit, some cake and pastry, with coffee served.

The breakfast staff was phenomenal, as was the food. Wow! What a feast.

That said, I'm not sure the Architect/Owner should be the individual checking in guests and explaining "the rules". We were not permitted, per Mr. Owner, to take ANY food or beverages into the hotel. That meant we could not enjoy an after dinner drink or snack on the terrace. Really? We could, of course, pay 6 € for an after dinner drink that we could not collect ourselves (having it delivered was nice, but...).

From a limited window of European travel (Ireland multiple times, as well as Scotland, Spain, France, England, Italy and Spain), we were shocked by this "rule".