About us
For reservations, please send an email to reservations.ortea@russottigh.it or call +39 0248522801. Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection is located in a magnificent building dating back to 1920 and known as the Syracuse Post Office. The hotel offers 75 rooms and suites with views over the Porto Piccolo and the Gulf of Ortygia, all decorated in an exclusive refined style, featuring elegant marble and luxury fabrics.It's one of the most exclusive hotels in Syracuse, Sicily, where you can relax and indulge in ancient rituals, rooted in the authentic heritage of Sicily. After an impeccable restructuring and restoration, the old post office building is now home to one of the nicest hotels in Sicily. It is unique of its kind, which preserves the fascinating history and authenticity of the original structure.Experience an immersive and authentic journey, inspired by the abundance of the local heritage.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAutograph Collection
Built1920
Renovated-
Total meeting space8,267 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms75
Venue typeHotel
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
AV capabilities
- High speed internet
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
8,266.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,121.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
2,260.4 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
8,266.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,121.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
2,260.4 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salone delle Poste A | 2,260.4 sq. ft. 114.8 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 16.1 ft. | 220 | - | 140 | 220 | 130 | 200 |
Salone delle Poste B | 947.2 sq. ft. 114.8 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 16.1 ft. | 80 | - | - | 80 | 60 | - |
Sala Telegrammi | 753.5 sq. ft. 39.4 x 23.0 sq. ft. | 16.7 ft. | 70 | 30 | - | 70 | 50 | - |
Sala Artemide | 753.5 sq. ft. 39.4 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 8.2 ft. | 60 | 20 | - | 60 | 40 | 60 |
Diana | 430.6 sq. ft. 32.8 x 13.1 sq. ft. | 8.2 ft. | 40 | 10 | - | 40 | 20 | - |
Salone Poste A+B | 3,121.5 sq. ft. 114.8 x 36.1 sq. ft. | 16.1 ft. | 180 | - | 180 | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
75
Suites
40
Total guest rooms
75
Suites
40
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
41.69 mi
Distance from airport 41.69 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( €40.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Airport
62 kms
Apollo Temple
Historical landmark
4 mins
Largo XXV Luglio
Siracusa, IT 96100
Greek theater
Historical landmark
2 kms
Via Luigi Bernabò Brea
Siracusa, IT 96100
Neapolis Archeological Site
Historical landmark
2 kms
Via del Teatro Greco
Siracusa, IT 96100
Duomo Cathedral
Historical landmark
1 km
Piazza Duomo
Siracusa, IT 96100
The Maniace Castle
Historical landmark
1 km
Via Castello Maniace, 51
Siracusa, IT 96100
Aretusa Spring
Park
1 km
Largo Aretusa
Siracusa, IT 96100
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Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Cardboard,Mixed,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Food Packaging
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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