Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection - Syracuse
37.066529, 15.292159Overview
5-star hotel in a converted Art Nouveau post office on Syracuse's Ortigia island
Hotel & History
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection occupies a converted Art Nouveau post office on Syracuse's Ortigia island. The building's original architectural features, including double-height windows and marble finishes, are preserved throughout the property. Missoni-inspired decor defines the stylish lounge areas, creating a link between the structure's heritage and contemporary design.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers duplex rooms with a two-level layout and separate sitting and sleeping areas, plus luxurious presidential suites. Many rooms provide direct views over the Porto Piccolo marina through grand double-height windows. Each unit includes a minibar, a kettle, and a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers.
Dining
Guests dine on a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the harbor, accompanied by live entertainment on select evenings. The morning meal is a rich buffet breakfast featuring an array of local Sicilian produce, from fresh pastries to cured meats and cheeses. On-site restaurants also serve lunch and dinner, with a snack bar and special diet menus available.
Wellness & Spa
The wellness center includes an indoor pool, two Turkish baths, a sauna, and a steam room for thermal relaxation. A fitness center equipped with Technogym machines is open for workouts, and the spa offers a menu of body treatments, massages, facials, and tailor-made packages. A beauty salon and hairdresser provide hair coloring, styling, and manicure services on site.
Location & Services
Ortea Palace sits 800 ft from the Temple of Apollo and 10 minutes on foot from Siracusa Cathedral, with the Ortigia Street Market directly outside. The hotel provides five meeting rooms for events and private dinners, a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange, and a tour desk for arranging excursions. Valet parking, a parking garage, and accessible parking are offered, and the property is pet-friendly for guests traveling with animals.
- Hotel History: Converted Art Nouveau post office with Missoni-inspired decor
- Room Types: Duplex rooms, presidential suites with marina views
- Dining: Rooftop terrace with live entertainment, rich buffet breakfast
- Wellness: Indoor pool, two Turkish baths, Technogym fitness center
- Services: 5 meeting rooms, valet parking, pet-friendly policy
License number: 19089017A109524,IT089017A1R3WB6NHY
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed1 Single bed
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Without view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Sea view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Handicap parking
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Pedicure
Manicure
Jacuzzi
Facial
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Spa & wellness center
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room view
- Sea view
- Partial View
- Without view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
| 💵 Lowest room price | 264 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 38.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Fontanarossa, CTA |
Location
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