The hotel, founded in 1880 and very much a pink stoned palazzo, is uniquely situated right in Ortigia, the ancient centre of Syracuse, originally founded by the Greek settlers in the 8th century BC. All around are Greek Temples, Baroque churches, palaces and waterfront promenades. The area is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The hotel is located next to the cathedral on one side and the Archbishop’s Palace on the other and overlooks the Piazza Minerva. The Antico is a classic hotel in every sense and very much the centre of the social buzz of Ortiga. In the evenings this where the ‘locals’ stroll to see and to be seen. Most of the major sites are within a 5 minute walk as are cafés, restaurants and shops.
The public spaces are large, paved with limestone and with many comfortable sofas. There is an internal patio with small garden and a classic outdoor area with tables and chairs in the Piazza Minerva. Generally the hotel has an air of almost Arabian opulence and grandeur. This is where it all happens.
Accommodation
- 45 air-conditioned rooms including single rooms, classic rooms, superior rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suites and suites.
Amenities/Leisure
- Buffet breakfast
- Monzù restaurant serves traditional Sicilian cuisine
- Bar and cafe - drinks are served at the bar and can be enjoyed in Piazza Minerva square.
- Internal patio with small garden
- Elegant terrace
- Large lounge areas
- Complimentary WiFi throughout
- Complimentary phone calls from
- Lift
- Valet parking payable locally at 25 Euros per day
- Free bicycles for guests’ use
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Single Room
Single room with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar and French balcony with views over the Piazza Minerva, the Via Roma or interior courtyard.
Classic Room
Classic room with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and/or shower and hairdryer), satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar and French balcony with views over the Piazza Minerva, the Via Roma or interior courtyard.
Superior Room
Superior room with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar and balcony with views over the Piazza Minerva, the Via Roma or interior courtyard.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe room with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and/or shower and hairdryer), sofa bed, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar and balcony with views over the Piazza Minerva, the Via Roma or interior courtyard.
Junior Suite
Junior suite with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and/or shower and hairdryer), sofa bed, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar and balcony with views over the Piazza Minerva, the Via Roma or interior courtyard.
The Garden & Spa Suite
Garden & Spa suite with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower, sauna and hairdryer), living room with sofa bed, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar and balcony with views over the internal courtyard and garden.