Upscale hotel in historic palace, offering cooking classes & dining
Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 53, 96017 Noto SR, Italy Get directions
"Fit for a prince: the 18th-century palazzo that houses Seven Rooms Villadorata (“golden villa”) was once the home of royalty. Set in the historic heart of the Sicilian town of Noto, it’s the kind of place that could easily feel overly formal or grandiose. But the owner has gone to great lengths to make this palatial Baroque-style residence feel warm and personable in addition to being, well, drop-dead gorgeous. Frescoed ceilings, stately columns, furnishings by the best Italian designers, check, check and check. But thanks to smart planning and attention to detail, there are also countless quaint and cozy spaces waiting to be discovered." - The MICHELIN Guide
"The first time you drive down Noto's narrow via Cavour looking for this charming hotel (a luxurious bed and breakfast, really), you’ll see the discreet sign just too late: right after you’ve rolled past it. The second time around, you’ll stop and ring the bell. The blank-faced doors will swing open, revealing the courtyard of the 1733 Palazzo Nicolaci, where you will leave your car. From that moment, your stay will be a succession of little delights. Many of the handsome, high-ceilinged rooms overlook the courtyard and its palm trees, others the cloister-like former fish market where the original owners once augmented their fortune in the tuna business. In a little pantry in the public area is gear to make coffee and tea, and a balcony on which to drink them. At breakfast on the terrace upstairs, you will eat what seem like the best croissants in Italy, sometimes served by the proprietor, Cristina Summa. —Edward Schneider"
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