Seven Rooms VilladoratavsPalazzo Artemide
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Antico Hotel Roma 1880 is preferred by most writers compared to Seven Rooms Villadorata. Antico Hotel Roma 1880 scores 89 with recommendations from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Seven Rooms Villadorata
Mr & Mrs Smith
Independent
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Cavour,53, 96017 Noto, Sicily
From $217/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Mr & Mrs Smith "The former hilltop home of a prince, Seven Rooms Villadorata hotel in the Sicilian town of Noto retained relics of royalty: intricate tiled floors, frescoed ceilings and floor to ceiling windows." Full review
Independent "Inside, the mod-Baroque look pits frescoes, soaring ceilings, original tile floors and chandeliers...breakfast is a communal affair laid out on a huge polished oval table and served on bone china "
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In 1774, Corrado Nicolaci was granted the title of Prince of Villadorata, and his palace in Noto became a showcase of the family’s prestige. Set in the historic heart of Noto, it’s the..." Full review
Fodor's "Fodor's expert travel writers review the Seven Rooms Villadorata in Noto and give you the straight scoop, complete with photos, details on the rooms and accommodations, up-to-the-minute..." Full review
Palazzo Artemide
Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Independent
Tablet
Via Roma 66, Island of Ortigia, 96100 Syracuse, Sicily
From $214/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
OysterMid-Range
"It’s housed in an historic building, traces of which are seen in the exposed stone arches throughout and in the archaeological ruins visible through glass floor panels in the interior courtyard." Full review
Star Service "The Antico Hotel Roma 1880 enjoys a prime location among the twisting cobblestoned streets that characterize Siracusa." Full review
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The corner rooms overlooking the street out front are worth requesting.
The Telegraph8.0
"A pretty pink palazzo at the very core of Ortigia, abutting the extraordinary pagan-Christian Duomo, the Roma is a classic hotel run with panache." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set in a restored palazzo, the Roma has individually decorated rooms with parquet floors, oriental rugs, wood-beam ceilings and tasteful artwork." Full review
Independent "Nestled in the centre of Ortigia, Hotel Roma is housed in a superb pink palazzo-type building, set among wide, paved streets and impressive squares"
Tablet "Palazzo Artemide is Ortigia’s oldest hotel, reopened in 2024 after a careful update by VRetreats. Its location is hard to beat. It sits right beside the island’s magnificent Duomo, along..." Full review
