Corso Italia 115, Ragusa, Italy
Set in an old palazzo with a mix of antique and modern style
12 beautiful guestrooms filled with antiques; all have flower themes
Two restaurants, one housed in gorgeous baroque-style rooms and one with terrace seating
Private meeting rooms with frescoed ceilings
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast with lots of sweets
Sleek, soothing spa with sauna and Turkish bath
Outside of the old town
No pool
A former palazzo built after the earthquake of 1693 and transformed into a small hotel three centuries later, this property has plenty of opulence balanced with modern, stylish touches. The luxurious amenities include two restaurants and a spa, and each of the 12 flower-themed guestrooms has antique furnishings and its own unique look. While there are plenty of attractions near the hotel, including the Piazza San Giovanni, it’s a bit of a steep hike to the old city.
Scene
Old touches mixed with modern luxury
The hotel has beautifully preserved arched stone walls and ceramic floors, a charming stone courtyard, and private rooms filled with baroque-style frescoes and lush antique furnishings. This old-fashioned opulence is toned down a bit by newer accents, including glass ceilings and modern fixtures in the guest rooms. The spa is modern and sleek, but soothing.
Location
Near the Piazza San Giovanni, far from the old city
There are many restaurants within walking distance and the Piazza San Giovanni is a three-minute walk. The old town of Ragusa Ibla is a steep 30- to 40-minute walk. The Comiso airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Rooms
Chic and stylish rooms decorated in floral shades
The Antica Badia's 12 floral-themed guest rooms are dominated by shades of crimson, lilac, pink, and lime green, depending on the flower that inspires the decor. All rooms are filled with antiques, but some also incorporate contemporary, minimalist elements. In some rooms, expect Murano glass chandeliers and plush button headboards; in others, expect arched stone ceilings. The Classic Rooms start at just 20 square meters (a bit over 200 square feet) -- a bit snug for a hotel of this category -- but many rooms are much larger and an sleep four. There are flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes in all rooms, and while bathrooms vary a bit, all have bidets.
Features
Free breakfast, two restaurants, and a spa
The hotel provides a free breakfast that’s heavy on sweets and cakes. There are two restaurants: La Cuisine set in three baroque-style frescoed rooms, and La Luna Sui Tetti, where breakfast and dinner are served on an outdoor, top-floor terrace. While there’s no bar, guests can have drinks in one of the gilded private rooms on the second floor, which also host conferences and meetings. The hotel has a spa with a sauna and a Turkish bath and offers a full menu of treatments. Wi-Fi is free.