Grand Hotel Ortigia - Syracuse
37.06254, 15.290936Overview
5-star historic hotel on the harbour of Ortigia - the only hotel in Syracuse with private parking and spa facilities
Dining on the Rooftop
The hotel's Terrazza sul Mare restaurant occupies the top floor and overlooks the marina and harbour. Guests choose from a menu of fine wines and regional specialities, with views of superyachts and cruise ships. Breakfast is served daily on the same terrace, offering made-to-order eggs, fresh smoothies, and Sicilian desserts.
Accommodations & Room Types
Grand Hotel Ortigia Syracuse provides a range of spacious rooms, including duplex suites with a sleeping loft and a separate living area. Some rooms feature a spa bath, while others, like the Queen Suite, offer a private balcony overlooking the harbour. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.
Location in Ortigia
The hotel sits next to the main harbour of Ortygia, a five-minute walk from the Aretusa Fountain and the Tempio di Apollo. Castello Maniace is also within easy walking distance along the waterfront promenade. Grand Hotel Ortigia is the only hotel in Ortigia with private parking, located directly across the street.
Wellness & Spa Facilities
Guests can book a range of spa services, including full-body massage, facial treatments, and body scrubs. The spa also offers a Turkish bath (steam room) and beauty services such as manicures and pedicures. Treatments are available by appointment, with a courtesy kit included for the Turkish bath experience.
Services & Beach Access
The hotel provides a private beach area in the bay, accessed by a boat shuttle service (€20 per person round-trip). At the beach, guests receive two sunbeds, an umbrella, and towel service. Additional on-site amenities include valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, bicycle rentals, and daily housekeeping with turndown service.
- Parking: Private on-site lot in central Ortigia
- Dining: Rooftop Terrazza sul Mare with harbour views
- Rooms: Suites with spa baths and mezzanine layouts
- Wellness: Spa with Turkish bath and massage treatments
- Beach: Private beach area with boat shuttle service
Licence number: 19089017A104873,IT089017A12F8SGAVW
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed1 Double bed1 Double bed
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:2 persons
Facilities
Main facilities
Handicap parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Body scrub
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Grand Hotel Ortigia
| 💵 Lowest room price | 109 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 800 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 62.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Fontanarossa, CTA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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