With its impressive decor, the Palazzo Seneca brings the world of the northern Italian nobility right up to the present day. This stately home in the center of the small town of Norcia offers 24 rooms and suites as well as an excellent restaurant.
Romantic: A place for couples and connoisseurs
All of the rooms and suites at this hotel are perfect for a romantic break for two. In the suites and junior suites you’ll find grand, antique wooden four-poster beds. All of the guest rooms feature a stylish bathroom with modern amenities. The historic setting combined with all the mod-cons and a gourmet restaurant make this a very popular choice with couples.
Historic: Past & present in a real Palazzo setting
What makes the Palazzo Seneca such an exceptional hotel is its harmonious mix of old and new. The property dates back to the 16th century and exudes an overall historic, sometimes even medieval charm. Vaulted ceilings, heavy solid wood doors, huge fireplaces and a picturesque courtyard are reminiscent of a bygone era. The decor combines attractive antiques like the grand four-poster beds with a fashionable furniture design. The common theme is the use of traditional materials, so that the historic furniture blends in seamlessly with the more modern pieces. The guest rooms feature stylish, comfortable bathrooms with a large rainfall shower and vanity tops made of natural stone.
Gourmet: Traditional cuisine with an elegant finish
Good food is key here; not only in the hotel itself, but throughout the whole town. Norcia is well known for its recipes and the creations of its chefs. Norcia’s sausages and meats are famous all over Italy and beyond and the town is also one of the most popular spots in Umbria for wine connoisseurs. One of the best places to try a bit of everything that Norcia has to offer is in fact the Ristorante Vespasia at the Palazzo Seneca. On the menu you’ll find exquisite truffles as well as lamb, pork and beef sourced from farms around the region. True connoisseurs should try the homemade egg noodles and homemade bread with cheese and sausage meat from one of the town’s traditional butchers.
Leisure & sports: Wellness & nature
In the vaulted basement of this stately home you’ll find a very atmospheric spa and wellness center with Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and a treatment room, where you can indulge yourself with various aromatherapies and massages. Both exotic and far eastern as well as Italian essential oils are used. The area around Norcia is a paradise for hikers and the town itself offers a wealth of historical attractions and excellent restaurants to explore.
Food & drink: Lavish breakfast, gourmet restaurant & picnics to go
The culinary indulgence at the Palazzo Seneca starts as soon as the day begins with a delicious breakfast. Some of the delicacies here include scrambled eggs with truffles and a variety of pastries fresh from the oven. During the day and in the evening, and as a guest of the hotel, you can enjoy a discount on meals at the gourmet restaurant Ristorante Vespasia. If you like you can also have a delicious picnic box made up for you if you’re taking a day trip out.
Location: In the historic town center of Norcia
Norcia is one of the few Italian towns with a completely intact city wall. The buildings around the hotel are also mainly medieval. The Palazzo Seneca is situated within the city walls on a picturesque little square (Piazza San Benedetto). At the same time, it also enjoys great views over the Umbrian countryside from the rear of the property.
Sneak peek
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Facilities
concierge
elevator
wireless LAN
free of charge
WLAN in rooms
WLAN in lobby
air conditioning
non-smoking building
entire hotel incl. lobby
parking
valet service
parking spaces, Free of charge
terrace
laundry service
garden/outside area
bar
restaurant
reception
24 hour reception
room service
safe
airport shuttle
shuttle to tourist attractions
for a fee
breakfast
breakfast served in room
dogs permitted
bicycle rental
For a fee
jacuzzi
horseriding
childcare
sauna
no sauna charges
Massage services
wellbeing massage
full body massage
foot reflex zone massage
spa area
Free of charge
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the hotel provides free parking facilities for its guests: Parking space
There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
The following pools are available onsite: whirlpool
The hotel is suitable for the whole family and also offers activities for children. These include, for example child care
Discover the beautiful surroundings even easier by bike? At the hotel "Relais & Chateaux Palazzo Seneca" this is no problem, guests can rent bicycles at the hotel for a fee.
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