The Grand Hotel Ortigia is close to the deep blue Mediterranean sea, a stone's throw from the Fonte Aretusa (..where it is said that the Goddess Diana saved the young Aretusa, by turning her into a well, from the advances of the God Alfeo ...). The hotel is situated on the island of Ortigia, from which it takes its name.
The four star Grand Hotel Ortigia is the old town centre but within easy walking distance of the new city and it is also near the Marina di Siracusa. Fifty meters from the hotel it is possible to board boats for the organized sea trips, the hotel beach, near Punta del Pero, is open from June to September.
Among the fifty-eight rooms there are sixteen junion en-suite and deluxe suite. All the rooms are furnished in an elegant style and they are provided with modern technological communications, and with Jacuzzi baths.
The Hotel is provided with the WI-FI system for access to the internet.
On the Terrazza sul Mare is a restaurant, which is accessed by a panoramic lift. The terrace itself stretches out along the tourist dock from which the beautiful Mediterranean sunseats can be admired as the clear evening light floods the sea of Ortigia.
As sun disappears over the horizon it is possible to adminre the Penisola della Maddalena
The kitchen of the Grand Hotel Ortigia is characterized by its regional and international specialties, moreover the wine cellar is rich in wines of international repute.