About this property

Offering a rooftop terrace and glass elevator with sea views, the Grand Hotel is next to the main harbor and a 5-minute walk from the Aretusa Fountain. It is the only hotel in Ortigia with a private parking and spa facilities. Rooms at the Grand Hotel Ortigia are spacious, and offer free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some have a spa bath. The Terrazza sul Mare restaurant is on the top floor of the hotel, overlooking the sea and harbor. it serves a variety of fine wines and regional specialties. Beach service is offered based on availability.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Syracuse, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Private parking available


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Courtney
    United States United States
    Beautiful hotel, clean, great service and breakfast. Location is perfect
  • Stacy
    United States United States
    This is a gorgeous hotel in a perfect location. And you could take a boat to their beach, which was just lovely. The staff really made this place special. They were so friendly and attentive and engaging.
  • Danielle
    United States United States
    Spacious rooms, clean, and friendly staff! We loved the rooftop breakfast, happy hour and dinner! There was live music too that was truly amazing at sunset! The private beach was perfect with drinks and a short boat ride!
  • Maria
    Australia Australia
    Lovely historical hotel in town. We had two bookings. A family suite for 4 and a standard room for 2 adults. Both spacious. Parking was very easy across the road. Breakfast was the most amazing view and breakfast food out of anywhere we stayed in...
  • Steven
    United States United States
    Great historic hotel with amazing location, staff and breakfast. Highly recommend!
  • Balzani
    Italy Italy
    The hotel is classy and elegant. The bed was extremely comfortable and the rooftop garden offers incredible views. The breakfast had a great selection of sweet and savory items. The personnel were polite and friendly.
  • Rachael
    United States United States
    Everything! It was beautiful and in a great location! Breakfast was delicious and fresh every day. Service in the restaurant was fantastic.
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    Great location in Ortigia. Outstanding staff, specially Emmanuel. He recommended a sunset boat ride to see the Cinque Arch cave, which was amazing. Outstanding breakfast and gorgeous views from the top floor. Can see Etna to the far right as well....
  • Westsideholding
    Canada Canada
    The place is simply amazing! The attention given to us were shown in little details that make this hotel a 5 star establishment. Bottle of proseco waiting for when you walk into your room from visiting around….little notes making you understand...
  • Mariela
    United States United States
    The breakfast was excellent and the staff was very attentive. The hotel is gorgeous and the bed super comfortable.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Terrazza sul Mare
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Grand Hotel Ortigia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroCartaSiATM card Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is subject to availability as spaces are limited.

Extra beds are subject to availability and need to be confirmed by the property if requested.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Grand Hotel Ortigia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 19089017A104873, IT089017A12F8SGAVW

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