Palazzo Seneca

Italy , Norcia
NORCIA, Via Cesare Battisti, 12
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20 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Michelle

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

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Cornelio

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.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Robert

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Gilbert

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

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Scarlett

What a fantastic stay we had. We came for the food (top notch restaurant) but fell in love with the town too. The hotel is brilliantly situated and also has an excellent cafe concession in town. Try the truffle scattered scrambled eggs. At the hotel, we had a 7 course dinner of dreams. Staff couldn't have been nicer. There is a lovely spa area in the basement too.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2022

Margaret

The property is perfectly located. It is just off the main square, close to the harbor, shopping and dining.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2022

Michael

Very classy and thoughtful hotel with good service. Breakfast service was a little disorganized though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Annie

Always the Best!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This is where to stay in Norcia

A beautiful, polished hotel in the heart of a lovely mountain town. Exceptional service and food make this a destination in and of itself.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

A really lovely and luxurious place to stay. We loved the tour around the palace when we first arrived and appreciated hearing some of the history of the building. Parking was very easy when we arrived and very close to the hotel. The staff were super friendly and all spoke English to an exceptionally high standard. The breakfast was excellent with a very good choice and the view from the windows of the surrounding buildings and mountains was wonderful too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing stay, lovely hotel, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

A jewel in the mountains, but...

...the village has a very long way to go to recover from the 2016 earthquake, so activity is minimal. The hotel is a treat, especially the food and the spa! Very relaxing place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful room, great food and great service! Will definitely stay there again if I visit Norcia again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2018

Ann

Beautiful

Wonderful service, lovely room. Couldn’t have been better.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2018

John

Nearly perfect, except for an iron frame bed that squeaked with the slightest movement. After a sleepless night, we were moved to another room, without question. However, the staff did not seem surprised at the problem. I suspect that is a recurring condition. The rooms were comfortable, tasteful, and the hotel was ideally situated. The hotel and restaurant staffs were very helpful and professional.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

fritz andml

How it should be done

The palazzo is a visually stunning property. Elegant, serene, and welcoming, it immediately sets the mood for a stay. The staff is extraordinary. Nothing is impossible.whatever your need or desire may be, the staff will find a way. From truffle hunts,to cooking lessons to a private farm tour,they are there to make your stay memorable and a delight. The food is classic Italian with a very modern twist which earned a Michelin star this year. This was our second visit, and we are planning our third already. The palazzo was not affected by the terrible earthquake. They, like the brave people of Norcia, are taking care of their own, and helping to rebuild a beautiful city.
We cannot wait to return and do our part support them. Bravo Norcia!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2015

Sasa

Beautiful place with character. The staff is wonderful, extraordinary landscape, relaxing atmosphere…. Everything was excellent, from preparing our car at 4 AM in order to get early to nearby Monte Sibillini national park to great dinners, especially at the hotel restaurant. There were great jazz musicians and food in the range of Michelin starred restaurant.

Altogether, very interesting area that is worth visiting and great hotel and restaurant. All recommendations! Landscape photographers, people who love nature, great gastronomy and all others, all of them will enjoy this place, National park Monte Sibillini and of course Palazzo Seneca!

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2015

rogersdigest

Delightful Umbrian romance!

We spent a very romantic night at the Palazzo Seneca. Although we had no view, our room was so wonderful laid out with a very large bathroom and a four-poster bed. The Palazzo has wonderful little lounges and libraries to discover. In some respects, it's probably a little too nice for this little town. The staff are very helpful, if a little cautious due to their lack of English fluency. We saw the spa, but it was a lot more intimate than we had imagined and so decided to give it a miss.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2014

Kimberly

A Fantastic Property in the Heart of Norcia

This was an amazing historic property in the center of town. Every time I took a turn, there was another sitting room that was to be discovered. We loved sitting in front of the ancient stone fireplace with a wood burning fire going. The library had a great book collection and I loved the secret door. The breakfast room was like dining in a castle and the service was terrific.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Nice staff, great restaurant!

the staff very nice n friendly, the restaurant is fantastic. However, the rooms are a bit worn out. Bathrooms would require some renovation, beds are not comfortable given the price paid.

Partner