Rocco Forte Hotels is ready to transport you to 18th-century Sicily, having signed the historic Palazzo Castelluccio in the southeastern city of Noto. The Baroque Valley property is the brand’s third Sicilian hotel opening, scheduled for 2026, with 31 elegant rooms and incredibly opulent shared spaces, including a restaurant, bar, garden lounge, meeting and events space, spa and gym. Embracing the Baroque charm of the UNESCO-listed city, Palazzo Castelluccio will feature rooms adorned with period antiques, trompe l’oeil (visual illusion) walls, and restored ceramic floors that evoke Sicily’s golden age.

Renowned designers Olga Polizzi, Paolo Moschino, and Philip Vergeylen are collaborating to honour the building’s heritage, crafting spaces that blend historical elegance with contemporary comfort. This new location joins Rocco Forte’s existing Sicilian properties, Villa Igiea and Verdura Resort, as part of the brand’s ongoing Mediterranean expansion, enhancing its reputation for enriching luxury experiences.

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