Palazzo Degli Antoci

Really good

There are few times in life when you travel and the place you stay becomes the highlight of the trip. But that was the case with this exquisite iconic property. History, culture and personality of the island all come together in this unique place. The breakfast was a long, full table of hot and cold delights. It was not breakfast - it was a smorgasbord. Its owners share their magnificent palazzo as if we were family. Their energy and charm about Sicily, Ragusa, their family's history, photos, antiques and food, bring the country to life. It is a page out of The Leopard. We had visited a similar palazzo the night before in Ortigia. There we wandered the rooms and sipped champagne, but were mindful not to touch anything. At Palazzo Degli Antoci, we lived the experience. It was sublime. And they made sure to guide s to the most authentic places to eat. I will never forget the veal with pistachio sauce at The Taverna or the owner's father, who asked if we wanted an english menu and then proudly pronounced - I am it! If you stay only one place in Sicily, make sure you get to Ragusa and stay here. You'll regret it if you do't.

Continuing our review from 9/24... The hosts Rafaella and Giovanni are extremely warm and hospitable. Rafaella bakes many of the delicious Sicilian morning pastries and desserts and we enjoyed learning about Ragusa and its history from both of them. The Palazzo has been the site of many notable meetings throughout the history of Ragusa as Rafaella's great grandfather held a high position in Ragusa's early leadership. The Palazzo has been nicely renovated to receive guests while maintaining many of the original features (i.e. original floor tiles lifted for utility work then replaced). The location is superb for walking to the main sites of Ragusa and there are many restaurants nearby. HIGHLY recommended for a unique experience in Sicily!

I chose Palazzo degli Antoci online for its style and central location. What we experienced, went far beyond our expectation. We had a beautiful, sun-filled room furnished with antique pieces from the family. The hospitality of Raffaella, her husband Giovanni, and their entire family, something that felt almost cinematic. Warm, considerate, generous, and deeply proud of their heritage, they showed us the true meaning of Sicilian hospitality. Each morning began with an elegant breakfast, beautifully presented, featuring local specialties they thoughtfully introduced to us. Shortly after arrival, my husband developed a serious infection from our travels the previous week, highly contagious and concerning. What touched us most was that the family never distanced themselves or made us feel like a burden. Instead, they cared for us with calm professionalism and genuine kindness. Raffaella called her personal doctor, who came promptly. With immediate treatment, my husband avoided a deeper infection and possible pneumonia. They also helped arrange pharmacy visits, X-rays, and even blood tests at the palazzo. And everyday they made him patient food. Due to his condition, we extended our stay. We left feeling deeply grateful, not only for the comfort of the property, but for having met people whose integrity and humanity we truly respect. It felt such a like living inside a beautiful novel warm, real, heartfelt, and set in a generation palazzo in the heart of Ragusa.