Looking for Sicily hotels? Check out Locanda Don Serafino, a four star hotel in Ragusa, Sicily offering the best in historic charm and modern comfort ... and great food and wine too.

This hotel is set in Ibla, in the historic centre of Ragusa. This is an area rich in churches, baroque palazzos ... some of them hidden away in narrow alleys only wide enough to reach on foot. And right in the heart of this baroque marvel, in the former stables of an old palazzo, Antonio and Giuseppe La Rosa have created their marvellous new hotel.

There are many Sicily hotels of course, but Locanda Don Serafino has some claims to be unique. The baroque centre of Ragusa was recently listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Lying within is this 19th-century mansion, tastefully renovated as one of the most charming Sicily hotels, and offering 10 elegant and comfortable rooms, complete with all services.

This hotel in Ragusa, Sicily is an enchanting place, with 22 beds only, for customers who want an unforgettable stay - a holiday with a difference. The Locanda Don Serafino has 10 bedrooms, two junior suites, seven double rooms, and a large single bedroom. All rooms are provided with minibar, TV set with satellite and telephone. The rooms have early 20th century fittings with handicraft wooden furniture, and Simmons Privilege mattresses with extra mattresses available.

There are two kinds of pillows: soft and medium hard. Each room has internet access. Bathrooms are equipped with towel sets, slippers, bathrobe and hair dryer. The rooms have armchairs, a suitcase stool, desktop and safe. The junior suites have sofas. All the rooms are nicely and cosily lit and have air conditioning and heating. There are special rooms for disabled guests and smoking rooms are available.

Breakfast is served each morning from 7.30 to 11am, choices of sweet and savoury dishes, mostly based on typical local products. There is a reading and TV room with comfortable sofas and satellite TV, and a hallway provided with settees. A wine bar, American Bar and a fine list of cigars complement a superb restaurant. You'll find marvellous fish and meat dishes ... and a wine list with more than 700 choices!