Top B&B in Sicily: Palazzo Del Sale in Siracusa, Ortigia

PALAZZO DEL SALE:

Salt or" white gold" as it was formerly known is where the name of this building derives. It is the place where Bartolo the salt seller man used to live. He would sell open bags of salt by the ounce and also parafin for lamps. The high ceilings and walls of stone embedded with inserted details in a unique and pleasant style, give an origional feel to the place. Each of the 7 rooms are furnished with beautiful original articles.The bedrooms are spacious and original. The bathrooms are comfortable and are made with strikingly original local materials, such as lava stone and terracotta, taking on strong characteristics from the Sicilian landscape.This charming boutique hotel is located in the historic centre of Ortigia, just a few paces from Piazza Duomo (Cathedral square). This is superb starting point for a walk around in the breathtaking atmosphere of Ortigia Island. Circling "Palazzo del Sale" you can find all the most interesting sights, such as, The Fountain of Aretusa, Castle Maniace, Piazza Duomo, with its splendid cathedral and all the most important churches of the city. You can finish your day with a "sunny walk" along the Lungomare prommenade, which circles the whole island.

ACCOMODATION DETAILS:

•7 spacious and comfortable bedrooms(Double, Triple, Quadruple, Suite with Terrace)
•Buffet continental breakfast included
•Room Facilities: Air conditioning/heating, En suite bathroom with shower,hair-dryer, Satellite Sky/ TV, mini bar
•All rooms differ in style, layout and detail.
•Large, tastefully decorated living room with a reading corner
•Communal cooking space
•Internet access
•Private parking area (local charge)
•Bicycles and sun terrace
LOCATION DETAILS:

•Restaurants and shops 1 min walk
•Beaches 20 min drive
•Catania airport 50min drive
•Palermo airport 3hr drive
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Accomodation as stated in a double room, buffet continental breakfast, 1 Dine-around in a local restaurant, emergency number at Euros 200,00 in Medium season (16/03-15/04 & 28/06-30/07 & 21/10-02/11/2010 - Not in Easter and Bank Holidays)- Price per person in euros based on 2 sharing

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel insurances.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged; If cancelled later, the first two nights will be charged; In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged

PAY IN RESORT PROPERTY:

Palazzo del Sale is a "ValerioPayInResortProperty"

The deposit payable to Valerio Travel Italy will secure your booking. The balance will be paid at the property on check-out - Room supplements & Reductions (see below)

Please send an email to our dedicated local sales staff for a different quote, your preferred travel dates and lenght of stay!

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