Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection

Ortea Palace Hotel Review | Hotels Above Par

"Housed in a magnificent 1920 post office on the edge of Ortigia, this five-star property blends historical grandeur with contemporary comforts: a soaring atrium and grand interior courtyard with marble floors, statues, green marble columns, a dramatic spiral staircase and a floating “Medusa” sculpture anchor an impressive art collection. Rooms number just 75, so accommodations feel spacious; duplex suites are highlighted for separate living areas, two bathrooms, walk-in closets, an upstairs king bedroom with a soaking tub and balconies overlooking the boat-filled Porto Piccolo. Dining ranges from a courtyard restaurant that serves Sicilian granita and brioche for breakfast to a sophisticated rooftop terrace offering refined takes on traditional Italian cuisine and sweeping harbor vistas, while a polished bar serves craft cocktails. On-site wellness options include a subterranean spa, tiled pool, hair salon and fitness center, and hotel services feature meeting spaces, valet, room service and complimentary bike rentals—overall projecting the vibe of a grand old post office turned polished, art-filled hotel."