We really enjoyed the Grand Albergo Alfeo hotel. It was comfortable, clean, has modern conveniences, and is well-run. Someone was at the front desk at all times and that individual was able to give us answers to just about any question we asked. There is a convenient, not-tha-expensive, public outdoor parking lot available. Extensive choice of food available for the hotel breakfast. The hotel is within a 10 minute walk of Oritigia, the bridge-connect island which is the "old town" area of Syracuse. Lovely shops, central square, art museums, cathedral, great, small restaurants. On the "mainland" the major and beautiful archeological site is a long, but doable, walk from the hotel. Ancient, beautiful amphitheatre, and caves.