Palazzo Favacchio - Patanè

Everything was just perfect. Will definitely stay again.

Nothing

Great location but we did have some trouble finding it. However the duty manager went out of his way to locate us and direct us to the car parking. The Palazzo is very close to the centro storico.The palazzo is stunning with fabulous decor.. Lovely to have extra room in shared seating area directly outside our room which we largely had to ourselves so like a huge suite and including a lovely outdoor balcony area we made use of. Breakfast plentiful and tasty with lots of lovely home made goodies. Scicli is a nice town, less touristy than its more famous neighbors, Modica and Ragusa.

The bacon and eggs were not kept hot for late arrivals. Not a big issue but worth mentioning. Otherwise all good.

The Palazzo is a modern type accommodation housed within a refurbished Palazzo. It is managed by a central agency that looks after multiple properties in Scicli. It was easy to find and there was free parking nearby. Staff came and met us at the property after a short wait. The rooms are large and airy but somewhat sparsely appointed. The bathroom was excellent with a large shower. The staff were very helpful and allowed us to stay longer in the formal dining room after we had checked out. The wifi worked well and we were able to stream live television from abroad. Perhaps the highlight was the breakfast which is served in a lovely little cafe housed in the lower floor. The food was amazing and plentiful and the cafe staff were lovely!

There were no glasses or other eating utensils in the room, nor any coffee facilities. We had to ask staff to bring some wine glasses from another property. There is no lift access to the upper floors which makes suitcases difficult. This is not really like staying in a real palazzo - very good accommodation but set your expectations realistically.

Friendly staff

The staff is really friendly. Ignacio was a great host, very welcoming, shared important information, helped with the luggage and all our enquiries. Everyone else is quick, responsive and understanding. Gabriela and her colleague in the kitchen are amazing. They bake some amazing bread, cakes, pastries and sweets. The coffee is spot on - with great strength and aroma. They are really friendly, extremely fast and pretty accommodating. The interior design of the building is excellent (this is the main characteristic which brought our attention at first) The air conditioner worked properly at all times which is a must, especially in the hot summer days in Scicli. The cleaning service was spot on at all times. The soundproofing is really good although the busy night cocktail bar is just in front of the entrance of the hotel. The location is great. The train station is less then 10 min by walk in case you use train to get to Scicli or want to visit nearby cities, such as Modica, Ragusa, Notto, the Donnafugata castle etc. Overall, it was a great and lovely experience for a long awaited holiday. It is worth its price.

A few minor notes: Although the bathroom equipment is modern and well-functioning there was no toilet brush, which was surprising. It is not a 100 % necessity but its presence could improve the experience. The frequent change of the shower cups might improve the experience, too. The lovely common tea area might include some coffee or cold drinks station during the summer.