Sicily, Italy

Q92 Noto

Name: Q92 Noto
Address: Europe

Boutique elegance in Sicily’s Baroque capital

Interior living area with two red and white striped plush chairs and a table with breakfast set, next to a large open terrace door looking out onto a green tree and a Baroque cathedral with two towers.

A restored palazzo with city-view balconies and historic luxury

Q92 Noto occupies an 18th-century palace at the centre of Noto’s Baroque architectural spectacle. There are 10 individually styled rooms and suites, each blending historic Sicilian stonework and bespoke furniture with colourful Italian textiles and contemporary comforts, including Etro bath products. Many overlook the ornate façade of Noto’s cathedral or the quiet internal courtyard; one stands out for its direct view of the venerable Infiorata floral festival from its balcony. If you stay in the Q92 Master Suite, you’ll sleep in the historic master bedroom, boasting original frescoed ceilings.

Q92 Noto is part of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection and situates you firmly in the rhythm of the Val di Noto’s UNESCO-listed streets.

Within the grounds, you’ll find an elegant lounge bar, a secret garden retreat with sun beds and a small pool tucked among lemon trees and jasmine. The luxuriant homemade breakfast includes local farm eggs, artisan cheeses and fresh focaccia and pastries. The hotel is located down a quaint side street in Noto’s Sicilian old quarter, just a few steps from the 18th-century Cattedrale di San Nicolò, and the colourful Infiorata di Noto flower festival each spring. Concierge-led excursions bring you to hidden corners of the city, on a private boat trip or to the sandy beaches and nature reserves of southeastern Sicily.

Highlights

Awake to views over Noto’s historic cathedral from your balcony

Relax in the garden-courtyard among lemon trees and fragrant jasmine

Sip negronis in the sophisticated lounge bar, part of the palazzo’s restored salons

Attend the Infiorata di Noto to see the city carpeted in floral arrangements

Interior shot of a lounge chair and table in a room with red walls and a big mirror reflecting a chandelier.

Interior entryway with red walls, a chandelier with bare bulbs hanging over a table with a sculpture of a hand, and two paintings on the back wall.

A woman in a white outfit sitting at a chair on an outdoor terrace smiling, with Baroque buildings in the background.

Outdoor terrace with tables and chairs with blue cushions overlooking the tops of several historic buildings in the background.

Bedroom with light blue walls, a bed with white sheets, an open bathroom door and on the wall two paintings of palm trees.

Zoomed shot of the exterior of historic Noto buildings

Interior shot of a breakfast table with a jug of juice and plates of fruit and pastries. In the background, a door opens onto a terrace.

Interior shot of a bedroom with a double bed with grey sheets and a sofa at the foot of the bed with grey pillows. A large silver lamp looms over the bed. The walls are light blue and there is a window opening onto a julliette balcony with a decorative tree.

Exteriors of historic Noto buildings with green hedges in the foreground.

Exterior of a pedestrian street in the evening with a few tables where people are seated, and overhead are strung fairy lights.

Interior of a bedroom with a double bed with white sheets and behind it an orange curtain and headboard. The walls are light blue and there is an open window.

Interior of a bathroom with a freestanding bathtube and blue floral wallpaper on the walls.

Exterior of the ledge of a pool with a towel, orranges and snacks, and the shadow of a palm tree.

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