Palazzo Seneca

One of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed - hotel is an old palace and the whole place is so unique. Only thing was it was a bit challenging to find the ‘front desk’ to check in (not the typical counter you expect to see at a hotel) so took us a little bit to check in etc but was such a lovely place to stay

I have been traveling in Tuscany and Umbria for the last 2 weeks. Of all the places I went this hotel alone made a difference in my travel. Wonderful owner, service staff and chef they are the EPITOME OF HOSPITALITY. It made me realize the next time, I am planning an Italian vacation it will be in Umbria. Once again, I want to thank Palazzo Seneca for making our vacation memorable.

Très bel hôtel dans une ville martyr

Lovely hotel with an amazing restaurant. The town of Norica is still undergoing extensive restoration after the earthquake it experienced many years ago. It was nice to be able to support the town. The cathedral will hopefully be opened again in October.

Very delightful hotel with an outstanding breakfast. Turkish bath, steam and sauna. Easy access to Sibillini park.

This hotel is housed in a sprawling palazzo right next to the castello in the center of town. Perfect location. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful, and the property itself has many amenities, including a spa and wellness center, multiple cute common rooms, and a michelin-rated restaurant onsite. (They also have an osteria too, which, because of the 2016/17 earthquake restoration, is housed outside the town walls.) They feature an international breakfast buffet in the restaurant every morning. For one night, this was a nice experience, although our room was a little small for the price we paid. Even so, we were happy to stay in town and do what we could to help the local economy. These areas are still recovering from earthquakes, and need our help. Norcia itself is a cute town with friendly and very resilient people. The town is a gem, even if it clearly will have years of restoration ahead to bring it back to pre-2016 normality. Easily walkable, and also easily walkable to the outside retail center, which was developed while the earthquake damage in centro storico gets repaired. Norcia itself is a great base for exploring southern Umbria and southwest Le Marche, including parco nazionale Monti Sibillini, right over the nearest range of hills.

The Palazzo Seneca is everything you would expect in a Relais & Chateau, and much more. Family owned and operated since 1850, the Bianconis have mastered the art of hospitaltiy in Norcia with this premier signature hotel, an upgraded and beautiful B&B, and three amazing restaurants. The craftsmanship by Umbrian masters is reflected in every piece of furniture, fireplace, ceiling beam and headboard. The rooms are generous in size and the baths are luxurious. The public areas are comfortable and warming. The service is impeccable. I will get into the restaurant reviews in another post. The hotel staff was amazingly accomodating, from Martina and Estefano to Mohamed and Argent, all very kind and generoous. The only sllight complaint was spotty wi-fi in room 200. The spa had very nice amenities, but the jacuzzi could have been a bit warmer. No complaints however and we will be back for an even longer stay.

Leave your worries at the door and enjoy a perfect stay at Palazzo Seneca, in the cute town of Norcia.

Soggiorno ottimo, camera grade e confortevole. Ottimo anche il ristorante stellato che si trova all'interno della struttura.

Unfortunately the city was hit by an earthquake and the are under construction