Italy: Rocco Forte Motels is increasing into Baroque Valley in Southeastern Sicily with the announcement of its third Sicilian lodge opening within the historic city of Noto.
Scheduled for 2026, the lodge will remodel Palazzo Castelluccio right into a 31-room residence comprising 50,000 sq. ft of restored 18th-century structure.
Becoming a member of two current properties in Sicily [Villa Igiea in Palermo and Verdura Resort in Sciacca], the Palazzo Castelluccio lodge will characteristic a restaurant, bar, backyard lounge, assembly and occasions area, spa and fitness center. Having collaborated on current tasks for Rocco Forte Motels, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen will once more be part of forces with Olga Polizzi, deputy chairman and director of design at Rocco Forte Motels, on the Palazzo’s inside design.
Polizzi mentioned: “Sicily has a particular place on the coronary heart of our model and the attractive city of Noto is a vacation spot in itself. The Palazzo Castelluccio is an ideal match for us, with an inspiring historical past and enchanting aesthetic that tells the story of its location.
“Every room will mix inherited appeal and up to date luxurious to evoke the identical timeless grandeur that fills the remainder of the Palazzo,” added Polizzi.
Situated within the coronary heart of Noto, Palazzo Castelluccio was initially constructed by nobleman Marquis di Lorenzo del Castelluccio in 1782. The preliminary design meant to supply sufficient rooms [105 in total] to cater for the household, servants and massive gatherings, housing a music room, chapel, and ballroom, and the palace first opened to the general public in 2018.
Moschino and Vergeylen mentioned: “Palazzo Castelluccio is greater than only a luxurious lodge—it’s a journey by time, the place visitors can immerse themselves within the splendour of Sicily’s golden age. Each aspect has been thoughtfully chosen to make sure that the previous shouldn’t be solely remembered however celebrated in each element.
“The lodge will transport visitors to a time when grand balls and princely receptions stuffed its magnificent halls. Stepping by its doorways will really feel like coming into one other period—a time when opulence was the norm and class a lifestyle,” they added.
Rocco Forte Motels is planning 4 new openings within the subsequent three years [Milan, Sardinia, Sicily and Naples].
Director of growth at Rocco Forte Motels, Charles Forte, mentioned: “The acquisition of Palazzo Castelluccio is an thrilling occasion in our firm’s progress. In keeping with our concentrate on intimate and exquisite motels in prime places, the 31-bedroom lodge will ship a novel appeal and authenticity that are attribute of Rocco Forte Motels.
“The signing speaks to Rocco Forte Lodge’s model energy in Europe, the place we’re uniquely geared up to supply and revive celebrated buildings that add worth to the group and that create unforgettable experiences for our visitors,” he added.
