Raeli Hotel Siracusa

I loved the convenient location. It's close to the train station and, therefore, the airport, but it's also close to city transportation, restaurants, cafes and even a grocery store and some tourist attractions. The staff is courteous and helpful and the rooms, although small, are clean and comfortable.

I liked the LOCATION. it was directly across the street from Termini train station that takes you to both the airport and Tren Italia and train .Italo and when I go to Rome I need to be near Termini train station because I go to different places throughout Italy using Rome as my home base. It is a very charming old fashioned hotel. It does not have key cards it has old fashioned bronze keys that are reminiscent of the 1930's which I love since I am a Historian. I love the safety. There is a front desk with a person all day and all night watching who comes in and who goes out so my daughter and I felt very safe. The bathroom was very clean. Right across the street is the taxi line to take you anywhere you want to go in Rome as well as all buses if you care to save money. I loved it. and I prefer this hotel to any "modern" hotel in Italy.

I was a bit concerned since this hotel is in the Termini area and not necessarily a nice area. But, it was right across the street from the exit/entrance to Termini. Couldn’t be easier to find and I had no problems with people in the area bothering me. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly, room clean, elevator to help with the luggage. The breakfast was delicious, large selection on the buffet, and friendly attentive staff there as well. I usually get an apartment when staying for a longer time period. But will book here again when I am in town for only one or two nights. The review has my husband’s name on it, but I am a woman and stayed here alone with no problems.

We were very impressed with this hotel and our room. Based on some reviews we read, we anticipated a bit of an older, run down place near Termini Station. It is a very nice place. Serves breakfast and is close to Termini Station so a great venue to base your stay in Rome and do side trips.

Because of the low rating of this property in the guest reviewes here, I didn't have much expectations however, I found it actually highly satisfactory hence making me realize that the property doesn't deserve its score. First, the property is right across Termini which enables you to explore the city via metro or other Italian destinations (I was able to do Pisa and Florence on one day). Second, the property is clean and well-maintained. It may look classic, far from the modern design of hotels in the Middle East, but its part of its old Roman charm. Third, it provides all your needs sufficiently - from the breakfast to the toiletries to the strong wifi connection. Comparing it against what you pay for, it is actually a good bargain already as almost all essentials are provided. I look forward to booking this accommodation again when in Rome.