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Grand Hotel Ortigia

locationSiracusa, Sicily

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About Grand Hotel OrtigiaAbout Grand Hotel Ortigia

Location

This hotel is located on the Ortigia peninsula, in the tourist centre of Syrakus. The sea is located close to the hotel and sightseeing attractions, such as the Greek Theatre, the Ropemaker's Cave, Dionysius Ear, the Roman amphitheatre and Archimedes tomb are all in the vicinity. In only a number of minutes, guests will arrive at numerous shopping venues, nightclubs, and public transport (all within 300 m). Syrakus beach is around 500 m away. The train station and bus station are within 2 km of the hotel. Fontanarossa airport is some 55 km away.

Facility

The hotel was built in 1890. 5 suites, 5 single rooms and 48 double rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Most units include a balcony with sea views, where guests can relax and linger a while. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and 58 non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. The hotel offers a comprehensive sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking. For a fee, guests can also enjoy tennis, beach volleyball, basketball and crazy golf. With kayaking or, for a fee, water skiing, windsurfing, motorboat rides, paddle boating, banana boat rides, canoeing, snorkelling and diving available, fans of water sports have plenty of options to choose from. The hotel offers a range of indoor sporting activities, for example a gym, billiards, bowling and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon and massage treatments.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a non-smoking restaurant, a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Amenities at Grand Hotel Ortigia Amenities at Grand Hotel Ortigia

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      24-hour reception

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Foyer

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      Garage

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      Hotel Safe

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      Kids Club

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Pets

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Time interval between room bookings

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      à la carte Dinner

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      à la carte Lunch

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Full Board

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      Half Board

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Banana Boat

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      Basketball

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      Beach Volleyball

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Bowling

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      Canoe

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Diving

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      Gym

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      Jacuzzi

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      Massage

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      Minigolf

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      Parasols

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      Pedalo

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      Sauna

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      Speed Boating

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      Steam bath

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      Sun loungers

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      Tennis

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      Water Skiing

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      Windsurfing

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Restaurants

100 m

Shopping opportunities

100 m

Bars / Pubs

100 m

Nightclub

300 m

Public Transport

300 m

Beach

500 m

Bus Station

1 km

Train Station

2 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

  • Locationrating
  • Sleep Qualityrating
  • Roomsrating
  • Servicerating
  • Valuerating
  • Cleanlinessrating

Excellent

143

Very Good

49

Average

24

Poor

12

Terrible

12

Recent Reviews: 240

  • User:1HappyTraveler24

    Trip type:

    Elegant hotel in an excellent location.

    rating18 Nov 2025

    The hotel has a stunning waterfront view and is well located. The furniture is a bit fussy. Excellent breakfast in a room with an amazing view of the bay. Helpful and pleasant staff. The room...

  • User:Mark R

    Trip type: Family

    Outstanding stay

    rating21 Sept 2025

    We stayed for 10 nights from the 10th to the 20th on this amazing hotel. With a perfect position for exploring Ortigia and Syracuse this hotel truly exceeded our expectations. We stayed in the...

  • User:josephc923

    Trip type: Couples

    Beautiful old world hotel, top notch service

    rating20 Sept 2025

    Lovely hotel with top notch service, in an excellent location and a wonderful breakfast. I highly recommend and would stay here again

  • User:Heavenwillwait

    Trip type: Couples

    Wonderful hotel

    rating07 Sept 2025

    Great location on the water with sea view possible and worth it. Nice patio on our 3rd floor room with easy access to the rooftop restaurant and bar, both of which were excellent with great service...

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