More photosSeven Rooms Villadorata is a breathtaking boutique guesthouse tucked away within the historic Palazzo Nicolaci in Noto, Sicily. Built in 1720 for the aristocratic Prince Nicolaci di Villadorata, the palace is a masterpiece of flamboyant Sicilian Baroque architecture. Today, owner Cristina Summa has lovingly restored a wing of this princely residence, blending 18th-century grandeur with a contemporary, elegant sensibility.
The property is famous for its location on Via Nicolaci, a street renowned for its iconic wrought-iron balconies adorned with mythical stone carvings like mermaids, sphinxes, and winged horses. Each of the seven guest rooms is named after a Greek wind and uniquely styled with high ceilings, precious fabrics, and bespoke furnishings, offering a quiet, sophisticated escape from the sun-drenched streets below.
You won’t find a standard hotel lobby here; instead, the experience feels like staying in a private, high-end family home. Guests can enjoy a quiet breakfast or unwind in the palazzo’s ancient wine cellar, which has been transformed into the intimate Osteria Villadorata, serving exquisite Mediterranean cuisine.
Staying here puts you in the heart of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You are just steps away from the stunning Noto Cathedral and the local favorite, Caffè Sicilia, famous for its world-class gelato and granita. Beyond the town walls, you are only a short drive from the beautiful Vendicari Nature Reserve and pristine coastal beaches, making it a perfect base for exploring southeastern Sicily’s rich history and natural wonders.
Expert reviews
“This elegantly appointed boutique hotel occupies a wing of the 18th-century Palazzo Nicolaci, one of Noto’s most celebrated aristocratic palaces. With their restrained colour palette, rooms are tactile and sophisticated, with artfully distressed furniture, beautiful artworks, alpaca throws, Nespresso machines and luxurious bathrooms.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
Location
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hiking (additional charge)
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
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