Palazzo Seneca - At Home in an Umbrian Palace
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A house in an Umbrian palace: this is the atmosphere you live in in this charming residence of the sixteenth century, that re-opened its doors in Norcia, in the heart of Umbria, after a careful restoration. Fusion of design and tradition, simplicity and quality, this is the secret of this new elegant project promoted and realized by Vincenzo and Federico Bianconi, the latest generation of a family who have been offering Hospitality and Foodservice since 1850. The skilled restoration, the research of unique materials and objects, along with the work of the best Umbrian craftsmen, have made Palazzo Seneca a unique destination in its genre. Please do not call us a “hotel”.
Read more about Palazzo Seneca in our brochure.
The Bianconi Family
Our family has handed down our passion for hospitality and foodservice from father to son. The Palazzo Seneca project represents the evolution of 150 years of tradition, of our studies, experience and research carried out throughout Italy and worldwide. A house in an Umbrian Palace, this is not a slogan, it is rather a way of thinking, projecting, hosting, living in this elegant residence of the sixteenth century.
Rooms Our rooms combine generosity and love for details. Materials, shapes and noble colours give each room and each suite a personal and exclusive charm . Tradition, in perfect harmony with environment and service, will satisfy all your expectations. In all our rooms an exclusive comfort is provided by the famous Italian-made “Simmons” mattresses, among the best in the world, with one-by-one paper wrapped up springs and an extra small mattress to provide the best comfort. The lamps have been produced by the same company that has provided the lighting of the San Remo festival for years, according to Architect A. Lerwill Bowen’s design. Some paintings have been realized on late 1800 jutes used by the local bakers to leaven bread after long and exciting research, others represent nonfigurative photos taken by a local artist, others belong to the Bianconi family’s collection and show Norcia’s history. In order to let you feel at home, you will be able to prepare yourselves the herb tea that better suits your taste in the privacy of your own room, using your own tea-pot.
Restaurant In 2021, the Michelin starred restaurant will open with a new Manifesto based on the limitation of waste and on the support of the local suppliers, as "Vespasia 32 for Happiness".
Wellness In the depths of the palace, a mystic silence wraps up the wellness rooms. Ceilings with barrel and groin vaults and old stone floors ideally frame the Sibilla room, where you can enjoy a massage, or the relaxation room, where you can sip a herb tea made with herbs from the Monti Sibillini National Park. The stone hydro-massage bath for 6 people in a private room is next to the Turkish bath and sauna.
