Noto, ItalyNoto Historic Centre
Gagliardi Boutique Hotel
Art-filled Sicilian palazzo
Noto Historic Centre Noto, Italy
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Art-filled Sicilian palazzo
This nineteenth-century townhouse keeps a gentle pace, centered around a quiet citrus courtyard and rooftop aperitifs above the baroque skyline.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original 19th-century architecture set with Sicilian craftwork and rotating contemporary art.
Listed
A restored aristocratic palazzo named after eighteenth-century baroque architect Rosario Gagliardi.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Gagliardi is impressive on the inside as well, with interiors that effortlessly mix baroque ornament with rustic crafts and modern comforts, and artworks by contemporary artists.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Cathedral of San Nicolò and Palazzo Ducezio are steps away, surrounded by central Noto's golden limestone streets.
The rooms
Antique Sicilian furnishings share the space with modern regional art, and Suite San Nicolò has a private hot tub on its terrace.
At the table
Breakfast is laid out in the dining room, and evening cocktails are shaken on the rooftop overlooking the city's domes.
How it began
The Messina siblings restored their family's late-nineteenth-century residence tile by tile, opening the hotel in 2016.
Noto
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.