Donna Coraly Country Boutique Hotel, Arenella (Syracuse)

Dining

The on-site restaurant, La Zaituna, serves dinner in a converted oil mill and has received Michelin recognition. Breakfast includes house-made pastries, local meats and cheeses, and produce from the hotel's own vegetable garden. Guests can also order from a breakfast menu, with items such as omelets available for an additional charge.

Wellness & Pools

Donna Coraly offers two outdoor swimming pools, one of which is a heated infinity pool with a shallow end and pool bar. The property also includes a hot tub/jacuzzi and a hot spring bath for relaxation. Yoga classes and personal trainer services are available, along with a full range of spa treatments including facials, body scrubs, and massages.

Accommodations

Each of the 10 rooms is air conditioned and includes a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with bath or shower, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries. Some rooms offer views of the pool or garden, and suites include a private courtyard or patio. The property has soundproof rooms and allergy-free room options.

Grounds & History

The hotel sits on a five-generation family estate where the Italian Armistice was signed during World War II, marked by a memorial tree. Gardens include olive trees, a vegetable garden, and extensive landscaping with a chapel/shrine on site. The property also has an electric vehicle charging station and free on-site parking.

Services & Accessibility

Donna Coraly is pet-friendly, providing pet bowls and allowing pets on the property. The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible rooms with lowered bathroom sinks and raised toilets, as well as facilities for disabled guests. Babysitting and child services, board games, and strollers are available for families, along with a 24-hour front desk and concierge service.

Highlights

Historic: WWII armistice signing site, memorial tree

Dining: Michelin-recognized restaurant La Zaituna

Pools: Heated infinity pool, bio pool, hot spring bath

Wellness: Yoga classes, personal trainer, full spa treatments

Family: Babysitting, board games, strollers available

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms, EV charging station