Gagliardi Boutique Hotel, Noto, Sicily - Explore & Book

"Black marble floor tiles, white painted shutters, lofty ceilings and gilded tables… the Gagliardi Hotel is exquisite. Housed in an 18th-century palazzo in the heart of UNESCO-listed Noto, just two steps from the Cathedral of St Agata and the Church of St Chiara, this is a spoiling springboard for discovering southern Sicily. It’s also a space to appreciate the best of Sicilian art and design – every room features changing contemporary exhibitions, mixing with antiques from the owner’s personal collection. Admire the local ceramics, sleep beneath ancient beamed ceilings, wake to breakfasts in an orange blossom-scented inner courtyard. Best of all, the romantic rooftop terrace has huge panoramas of the Duomo and Baroque city skyline; settle in with an afternoon margarita and tasty appetiser. Linger until you see the sun go down. There’s a sense of timelessness and beauty at the Gagliardi, but what makes this hotel so special is the manager’s outstanding hospitality. Don’t be surprised if you hear arias from the kitchen; Giuseppe’s staff are warm, attentive, professional… and happy! Highs Unesco-listed Noto is our favourite of Sicily's stunning Baroque hill towns: ornate honey-coloured churches, sleepy cobbled lanes, superb restaurants and cake shops The hotel’s romantic rooftop terrace-bar features breathtaking 360-degree views of NotoGagliardi’s friendly staff give a warm welcome and are always happy to help Rooms have a captivating mix of modern and vintage decoration - and a focus on local artServed in a leafy courtyard, the delicious breakfasts include the best crema pasticcera Lows No hotel restaurant, but who needs one when you’re surrounded by great eateries?Noto’s streets are narrow so parking is not easy (staff can advise)Some rooms are not completely sound-proof: we could hear faint, muffled sounds from the rooftop terrace in ours, but nothing to lose sleep overAlthough WiFi is free throughout, it wasn’t super speedy during our stay" - Clemmy Manzo