Restored Apennine hideaway
Guests gather in the drawing room around a cavernous fireplace, sinking into leather armchairs with drinks from the library.
“Vespasia, a Michelin-starred pearl hidden inside Palazzo Seneca, a noble residence of the 16th century in Norcia, that serves some truly excellent creative plates.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A sixteenth-century noble residence meticulously restored with regional stone, wrought iron, and ancient cross-vaulted cellars.
Remarkable
Multi-generational Bianconi family hospitality celebrating Norcia black truffles, Castelluccio lentils, and Umbrian artisan woodcraft.
Notable
Attentive multi-generational family hospitality, Michelin-starred regional dining, and bespoke suites furnished with antique writing desks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rooms are all different, combining contemporary and antique furnishings with original architecture in classic Italian style.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The hotel sits moments from Norcia's historic piazza, surrounded by ancient fortified walls and the peaks of Monti Sibillini.
The rooms
Rooms pair exposed stone and wood panelling with carved four-poster beds, antique armoires, and local wrought-iron details.
The baths
Subterranean vaulted cellars house a Turkish bath, a Finnish sauna, and a stone hydro-massage hot tub.
The spa
Therapists work beneath cross-vaulted stone ceilings, and the relaxation lounge serves herbal teas from Monti Sibillini National Park.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Ristorante Vespasia
Michelin-starred menus focus on Norcia black truffles and Castelluccio lentils, served under vaulted ceilings or in the courtyard garden.
How it began
Built in the sixteenth century by noble woodcarvers, the palazzo was restored over seven years by Norcia's long-standing Bianconi family.
Good to know
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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.