Name: Henry'S House
Address: Syracuse, IT
Price range: From $451

Henry'S House, SyracuseHenry'S House in Syracuse, Italy has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 21 hotels we score in Syracuse. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $451 a night (cached, not a live quote).Henry's House is a boutique hotel set in a 17th-century building on Ortigia, the old island at the heart of Syracuse, with views over the sea and the Gulf of Ortigia. Rooms are furnished in a bohemian style with wrought iron beds, and each has air conditioning, a minibar, a TV and room service. Guests get free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, and there is a sun terrace with sea views plus a snack bar. The cathedral and the Duomo square are close by, so it suits travellers who want to explore the historic centre on foot. Rates start around $451 a night, so it is a pricier choice, and the traditional interior may not appeal to everyone.What stands out

Historic building with sea views

Free breakfast and Wi-Fi

Central Ortigia location near the cathedral

Helpful staff noted by guests

Watch out for

Expensive, from $451 per night

Traditional decor may not suit all tastes

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