Name: San Giorgio Palace
Address: Ragusa, IT
Price range: From $128

San Giorgio Palace, RagusaSan Giorgio Palace in Ragusa, Italy has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 7 of 14 hotels we score in Ragusa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $128 a night (cached, not a live quote).San Giorgio Palace is a four-star boutique hotel set in an old noble residence in the historic centre of Ragusa Ibla, Sicily. Rooms come with minibar, TV and free Wi-Fi, and guests have access to a restaurant, room service, a spa, a rooftop terrace with views over the Santa Domenica Valley, a large garden and private parking. Piazza Duomo is a short walk away, and Modica lies roughly 9 to 15 km off. It suits travellers who want a characterful base for exploring the baroque towns of south-eastern Sicily, whether by car or on foot. Rates start from about $128 a night, and the property earns strong guest review scores.What stands out

Rooftop terrace with valley views

Private parking on site

Restaurant, spa and room service

Short walk to Piazza Duomo

Watch out for

Modica is 9-15 km away

Historic building may lack lifts

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