Boutique hotel in Modica

Exteriors

There is no better place in Modica to start a voyage of discovery of the city than this boutique hotel. It is perfectly located in the historical heart at a walking distance from anything you have ever dreamed of relishing: history, culture and architecture in its “living room”, as Corso Umberto I is called for its lively atmosphere and splendorous past that no one misses. This boutique hotel will make a splendid starting point to know the island.
This boutique hotel in Modica whose beauty came to light again after a thorough work of restoration is set in an old aristocratic palace dating back to 17th century. The building mirrors all the charm and style of the time it was constructed: columns and masks that frame the entrance, wrought iron goose breasts balconies stand on 300year-old skilfully sculpted cobbles.

Interiors

Each room has a personality of its own. The furniture chosen for them dates back to 18th century. Imagine your senses being seduced into pleasure by the velvet of baroque sofas and the beauty of wardrobes and chests of drawers. The bathrooms are decorated with bisazza mosaics and are fitted with showers or bathtub.
This boutique hotel in Modica is perfect for those with a passion for beauty and love for history. The hotel is embellished with frescoed decoration, antique Sicilian furniture, damask curtains, tapestries and light fittings made of Bohemian crystal
Its wellness centre was built following the philosophy of ancient Roman baths as settings for meetings and relief of body and soul by reviving water. Part of it was built in an old grotto. In 100 sqm, a splendid blend of past and present provides guests with a revitalizing environment. Arches, natural niches, bisazza mosaics, stone floors along with state-of-the-art air conditioning and led lights infuse the wellness centre with a charming atmosphere. The energy for the electrical and water system is provided by photovoltaic system and solar panels.  At the wellness centre guests will also relish a Turkish bath, a sauna, thermal and beauty treatments.

This luxurious hotel has kept, thanks to restoration, the Modican stone “pietra pece” flooring in the halls where majolica from Caltagirone was beautifully displayed and skilfully hand painted by means of a technique that local artisans used to use 400 years ago.

In the rooms and halls, state-of-the- art flat screen TV and modern comforts were incorporated in an ambience that makes guests travel back in time to many centuries ago.
An ancient grotto that 3000 years ago used to be called home by the first inhabitants of the south east of Sicily is where the restaurant sits. As if you were at a museum, you still can see traces of the first settlers: places where animals were tied or where furnishings were hold and an ancient cistern are proudly kept and displayed. In such a magnificent ambience, savouring high standard cuisine and traditional dishes, guest will have a real feast for their senses.

As a policy this boutique hotel in Modica has used eco friendly materials and alternative energy sources such as a photo voltaic system and solar panels on the building’s roof. Insulation by double glazing of windows help avoid nose contamination.