Italy: Rocco Forte Inns is increasing into Baroque Valley in Southeastern Sicily with the announcement of its third Sicilian resort opening within the historic city of Noto.
Scheduled for 2026, the resort will remodel Palazzo Castelluccio right into a 31-room residence comprising 50,000 sq. toes 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 resort will function a restaurant, bar, backyard lounge, assembly and occasions house, spa and fitness center. Having collaborated on current tasks for Rocco Forte Inns, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen will once more be a part of forces with Olga Polizzi, deputy chairman and director of design at Rocco Forte Inns, on the Palazzo’s inside design.
Polizzi stated: “Sicily has a particular place on the coronary heart of our model and the gorgeous 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.
Positioned 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 stated: “Palazzo Castelluccio is greater than only a luxurious resort—it’s a journey via time, the place visitors can immerse themselves within the splendour of Sicily’s golden age. Each factor has been thoughtfully chosen to make sure that the previous is just not solely remembered however celebrated in each element.
“The resort will transport visitors to a time when grand balls and princely receptions stuffed its magnificent halls. Stepping via 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 Inns is planning 4 new openings within the subsequent three years [Milan, Sardinia, Sicily and Naples].
Director of improvement at Rocco Forte Inns, Charles Forte, stated: “The acquisition of Palazzo Castelluccio is an thrilling occasion in our firm’s progress. In step with our concentrate on intimate and exquisite accommodations in prime places, the 31-bedroom resort will ship a novel appeal and authenticity that are attribute of Rocco Forte Inns.
“The signing speaks to Rocco Forte Lodge’s model energy in Europe, the place we’re uniquely outfitted to supply and revive celebrated buildings that add worth to the neighborhood and that create unforgettable experiences for our visitors,” he added.
