Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel details
Located in the historic centre of the Ortigia old city, adjoining the impressive city of Syracuse, the Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel is very close to the beach and overlooks the Ortigia Sea. The hotel is ideally placed for tourists looking to explore the city with several places of interest nearby including the ancient Mastra Rua, the Temple of Apollo and is just 2km from from the main train station.
This 4-star luxurious boutique style hotel occupies a beautiful and restored 19th century building, providing a great place to spend a relaxing holiday or trip in the city, with its variety of well-furnished and comfortable rooms and a host of leisure facilities and services that will help to ensure you are always comfortable and relaxed. The hotel provides some wonderful places to relax after a long day or catch up with friends/family with a spacious bar/lounge area along with a cosy lobby area with a fireplace and a TV. There are also business and event facilities with several small meeting rooms, a concierge desk and all guests can benefit from the complimentary Wi-Fi provided throughout the hotel. For additional charge there are even more services available on request include spa and fitness facilities with a Jacuzzi and a fitness centre, as well as services provided through the 24-hour front desk such as a shuttle service, laundry/dry cleaning, packed lunches, child services and car/bike rental.
Location
The historic centre of Ortigia island in Syracuse is a place of many fascinating and cultural sites with the ancient Mastra Rua section dating back as far as the 14th century, where the Siracusan nobility once resided, and one of the main attractions in the city is considered the Piazza Archimede, thought of as the richest and most elegant part of the city until the end of the 1960?s. Even more sights to see within the historic old city surrounding the hotel include the Baroque Piazza Duomo square, with its cathedral built around the remains of the Temple of Athena from the 5th century BC, the Fountain of Aretusa where papyrus grows naturally as it does along the banks of the River Ciane, and Palazzo Bellomo dating from the 13th to the 15th century, the seat of the Regional Museum of Medieval and Modern Art. Not forgetting the city?s impressive large natural port, which really shows its beauty as the sun goes down making for many a memorable moments and during the day is often alive with the market.
Transfer Time
50 minutes
Swimming Pool
The hotel does have a swimming pool, however guests can make use of the Jacuzzi for a charge and the beaches are just moments away.
Meals
There is an adjoining restaurant available to all guests of the hotel, offering the highest quality cuisine with a wide choice of international, Mediterranean and typical Sicilian dishes to enjoy. The restaurant offers a complimentary breakfast each morning from 7am till 10am and is also open for dinner from 8pm till 10pm.
The hotel also has a comfortable bar and lounge area, providing a great place to relax and grab a refreshing drink or a tasty snack to keep you going throughout the day.
Room service is also available during limited hours.
Accommodation
There are a total of 30 individually decorated and carefully restored rooms at the hotel, with a choice of accommodation including single rooms, double classic and executive double rooms, as well as junior suites, most of which offer some stunning views over the sea. All of the rooms offer a variety of modern amenities including: air conditioning ? LCD TV with satellite channels ? high-speed internet ? telephone ? minibar ? safe ? private bathroom ? bath/shower ? hair dryer.
