Expert reviews
“For an unbeatable location only a block from the main pedestrian street, visitors to Noto can’t do better than this hotel with an industrial vibe and spacious minimalist rooms accented with chandeliers—all inside a former 18th-century palace. Noto’s many restaurants and sights are just a few minutes away.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent breakfast
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Located in the beautiful city of Noto, a UNESCO world heritage site, one can find the Gagliardi Boutique Hotel nestled within an exquisite 19th-century mansion that boasts a breathtaking rooftop terrace.
Nestled on Sicily’s eastern shoreline, this boutique hotel serves as an appealing oasis for explorers seeking to unearth the city’s historical treasures which include the Palazzo Ducezio municipal building and the nearby Porta Reale o Ferdinandea.
The hotel radiates the allure of Italy through its compact size and sophisticated subtleties. The guest rooms are generously proportioned, furnished with large king-size beds and vintage decor.
The accommodation options range from snug Classic and Superior rooms to more expansive suites, featuring private outdoor spaces and breathtaking vistas of the San Nicolò Cathedral. The walls are adorned with exquisite handcrafted pieces and artwork, and with a limited availability of only six rooms, guests are guaranteed an individualized service throughout their visit.
Those staying at the hotel can appreciate its delightful amenities, such as savoring light snacks and coffee at Café Giardino, or unwinding with beverages at the Winter Gallery Bar. Nonetheless, the true highlight of the hotel is its rooftop terrace.
This vantage point offers guests sweeping views over the city. On a day with good visibility, one can also admire the shoreline and appreciate the stunning panoramas.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
29 March 2024
A well-located beautiful old-style hotel oozing with Italian charm.
Marco - who welcomed us was a dream! He upgraded our room and made us espresso when he saw how weary we were! The room was beautiful, the location of the hotel, perfect. They also have a superb roof terrace with an amazing bar open from May.
It can be tricky to park close by as the property is in the old town. There is no parking on the property. No kettle in the room.
28 March 2024
Location exceptional.
Location with the room facing the duomo was exceptional.
Circular mattress felt like it had a plywood support under it.
30 January 2024
Exceptional
Great location, great rooms, best in class staff and service
25 October 2023
Perfect Hotel~Clean~Quiet~Great Location
Everything! The friendly owners and staff are amazing…they made us feel so comfortable. The hotel is beautiful and intimate. The stunning rooftop is the best in Sicily…and the location is perfect. We cannot say enough about our lovely experience. Thank you Hotel Gagliardi!❤️ Jon and Laura
23 October 2023
Fabulous
Superbe location, fantastic roof terrasse (but high price for a glass or cocktail) Very nice spacious bathroom
Roof terrasse to expensive.
19 October 2023
A gem in the jewellery box of Noto
Perfect location, wonderful terrace with excellent cocktails, lovely staff. The hotel feels like an elegant, relaxed home.
11 October 2023
Wonderful
Excellent service delightful staff all of whom were most helpful. Nothing was too much trouble they made dinner reservations for us. Luggage had been moved to our room when we returned after leaving it with reception staff prior to check in time. Charming breakfast courtyard Stunning views from the rooftop bar with friendly service
30 September 2023
Wonderfull, atmospheric hotel with great staff and ideal location.
Reception staff were particularly attentive and helpful. Delicious breakfast Location in central Noto could not have been better. The hotel also had a spectacular roof terrace bar with wonderful city views.
Our room was on the ground floor with just one window facing the street and passers-by could look into the room. A screen was placed at the window to give some privacy but inevitably it partially blocked the window and light.
26 September 2023
A most enjoyable stay we are returning guests
This is a fantastic hotel in a wonderful location. The staff are extremely helpful kind and friendly nothing is too much trouble for them The rooms are very clean and comfortable with lovely cotton bed linen The breakfast offers a wide range of choice it is served in a charming courtyard. The rooftop bar at sunset has stunning views and is a great place for an aperitif before heading out to one of the many excellent restaurants in Noto
18 August 2023
Great hotel in the perfect location
Perfectly located in the centre of Noto. Gtrreat breakfast options and fabulous rooftop bar. Fantastic staff who went out of their way to make our stay perfect.
Won't drive next time as the roads in the centre are very narrow.
15 August 2023
Fabulous
Amazing service from Francesco and another girl at the reception - super helpful , gentle and prepared Room outstanding and location just perfect
12 August 2023
Exceptional
From the rooftop bar to the breakfast garden - everything was absolutely stunning and 5 stars!
4 August 2023
This beautiful hotel is one of the most amazing hotels we have ever stayed at. We have travel around the world and this
We loved everything. The room was beautiful, the garden where we had our breakfast was so pretty with trees giving shade so we could sit outside. The whole building is amazing.
Nothing
16 July 2023
very pleasant experience.
beautiful room and location
air conditioning struggled to keep the room cold.
14 July 2023
Amazing location and views, very comfortable room, would go again!
The location of the hotel is second to none right in the centre of Noto within a 5-minute walk to all the sights and restaurants. The view from the rooftop onto the beautiful ancient buildings is magnificent. Lovely breakfast outside in the leafy courtyard, very comfortable bed and super quiet.
We would have liked more advice from the staff about the best wineries or beaches nearby. Nothing like the advice of a local! They were pleasant but they didn’t seem to know when we asked.
25 June 2023
Exceptional
Location, right at the heart of the beautiful ancient city of Noto.
Nothing!
19 June 2023
For us this is the perfect hotel if you are staying in Noto.
This really is a fantastic hotel at which to stay. There was not a single thing that we could fault with the hotel and we only wished that we had stayed longer than overnight. The rooftop bar is a lovely space to enjoy a pre dinner drink, our room was very comfortable and well appointed and the staff professional and obliging and the breakfast simply delicious.
There was nothing that we didn't like.
5 June 2023
loved the property and the people
very friendly people and very knowledgeable amazing staff
nothing I didn’t like
30 May 2023
had a wonderful time in Noto location was spot on helpful staff
great location design in historic property
parking and driving is tough in Noto centre rent as small a car as possible to visit
23 May 2023
Fabulous!!
Hotel was wonderful . . . Good access to the town. Staff was delightful and the breakfast was amazing . . . Sitting outside in the garden!!!
Parking could be an issue if there is a festival going on in town. It was fine for us!!
16 May 2023
nice accommodations, decor, convenience. eat out at any opportunity unless they pull their socks up on breakfast
nice room; great location; v friendly reception
breakfasts we horrid. dull, poor selection (no hot food made known to me); not up to the standard of the hotel; horrid pillows - rubber filling: yukkkkkk
24 April 2023
We really enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend this hotel. Staff were lovely.
Breakfast was good. Staff were very pleasant and helpful Location could not have been better.
More fruit at breakfast
23 March 2023
Highlight is the staff, a lovely historic palazzo and location. Lowlight is high cost
Breakfast was great except for two mornings when I was the only guest and there was no buffet. Location was excellent and by far the best part was the staff! Great suggestions and reservations for lunch and dinner!
Cost was very high considering I’d received an email from booking.com saying my request for a room with a view and check-in at 3 pm was “approved by the hotel and there would be no extra charge”. Instead I was charged an additional 80 euro per night to be upgraded from a room that didn’t face the street at ground level. The cost escalated significantly and totalled over $350 a night at a time when the hotel was virtually empty and the rooftop terrace not even open for the season. The costly view looked over a pile of rubble to the street below then over towards the sea so not even a million dollar view!!! A nice hotel but not worth that much!!!
19 March 2023
Living in an elegant palazzo very close to the cathedral
This is a special place, right at the center of Noto, a stonethrow from the major cathedral. A nice epoque building. We were in a very nice and elegant room with a wonderful bathroom. We particularly enjoyed the antique furniture, the friendliness of the staff and the inner yard where we had breakfast.
We liked everthing. If i have to mention something i would say that the wonderful giant bathtub is si large that is only worth filling for two persons and that requires coordination. But a really special and elegant bathroom - one of the nicest we have ever seen in the world.
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Activities
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
5 April 2024
Exceptional
It’s a beautiful property right in the middle of Noto. Breakfasts are in a lovely courtyard at the rear, under orange trees, and are the most amazing selection of home made pastries I’ve ever seen. I highly recommend staying here, it’s reasonably priced and the staff are amazing