LUX SANTA LUCIA, Syracuse
About the Hotel
Lux Santa Lucia - A 4-star family-friendly hotel with an 8.9/10 rating, free WiFi, and buffet breakfast near Archaeological Park of Neapolis
Lux Santa Lucia achieves an 8.9/10 rating on Booking.com as a 4-star hotel targeting families and cultural travelers. The property is situated on a quiet street in Syracuse, within a 15-minute walk of Ortigia and the Porto Piccolo marina. Accommodations include family rooms, economy twin rooms, deluxe double rooms with balconies, and double rooms with spa baths. Each air-conditioned unit contains a desk, kettle, fridge, minibar, flat-screen TV, and safety deposit box. Selected rooms feature a private balcony with quiet street views. A buffet breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace, offering Italian specialties, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, champagne, and juice. The hotel provides a shared lounge, a hot tub, a coffee shop, and a minimarket. Free WiFi is available throughout, and guests can use express check-in/check-out and daily housekeeping. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered, and a paid airport shuttle operates from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 63 km away. Street parking is available nearby. The hotel's location grants walking access to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, Tempio di Apollo, Fontana di Diana, and Syracuse Cathedral.
Pros
The rooftop terrace provides a pleasant setting for breakfast with local specialties.
Guest reviews highlight comfortable memory pillows and spacious rooms with spa baths.
Daily cleaning and friendly staff, particularly Isabella, received frequent praise.
The hotel's location offers easy walking distance to Ortigia, supermarkets, and restaurants.
Cons
Some guests reported inconsistent water temperature in the shower (too hot or cold).
A few guests noted the breakfast selection lacked vegetables and eggs.
Must-do experiences
- Savor fresh seafood at Trattoria da Gianni on Ortigia Island.
- Visit the ancient theater of Syracuse for breathtaking performances.
- Explore the vibrant market at Ortigia for local crafts and foods.
- Stroll through the lush Parco Archeologico della Neapolis.
- Try the local dessert, Cannolo, at Pasticceria Artale on via Roma.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV