Name: Relais Antica Badia
Address: Ragusa, IT
Price range: From $239

Relais Antica Badia, RagusaRelais Antica Badia in Ragusa, Italy has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 10 of 14 hotels we score in Ragusa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $239 a night (cached, not a live quote).Relais Antica Badia occupies an 18th-century palace in the heart of Ragusa's old town, directly facing the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista. Ragusa Ibla, the Ibleo Archaeological Museum and other historic sites are within easy walking distance. The hotel offers rooms and suites, a spa with sauna and Jacuzzi, a rooftop area, a restaurant and room service, and welcomes children and pets. It suits travellers who want to explore the baroque towns of south-east Sicily on foot while staying somewhere with character and modern comforts. Rooms start at around $239 a night. One point to note: guest feedback on the buffet breakfast is mixed, with some finding it merely average.What stands out

Central old-town location opposite the cathedral

Spa with sauna and Jacuzzi

Spacious, well-decorated rooms

Family and pet friendly

Watch out for

Buffet breakfast quality divides guests

Premium nightly rate

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