Palazzo Failla Hotel

Wonderful hotel that hails back to the golden age of travel. This family run hotel has impeccable staff who provide a marvellous experience in this unique historical area. Next door is an upmarket restaurant oozing in style and 10 metres away is a perfect little bistro with a fantastic selection of wines and a few snacks.

From the moment of our arrival, the staff were incredibly friendly and could not do enough to help. We were offered a coffee while we checked in. The secure car park, just a minute down the road, was excellent and definitely worth the small extra cost. The room was extremely comfortable, clean and had lots of character. The air conditioning was effective, and while the bathroom felt a little dated, it was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast in the café which forms part of the hotel was incredibly relaxed, and could be taken inside or outside. There was a great variety of pastries and cake, as well as fruit and yogurt. Something we loved about breakfast was that the locals were dropping in for their coffee etc at the same time, so we felt part of the town. This is not the usual anonymous hotel but one where you almost feel as though you are guests in someone's (very fancy!) home, with complete privacy. This was enhanced by the owners being foremost in the staff who care for the guests. Most of the restaurants in Modica may be down the hill, but we found three places to eat within ten minutes walk so this was perfect. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you!

From the moment we arrived, the staff could not do enough for us: they parked our car (the car park is an absolute boon, since Modica is a city of steps, steps and more steps; you'll have a job finding a parking place anywhere near where you're staying - and hire a small car: the streets are very, very narrow, and the citizens drive very, very fast!!), they helped us up to our room with our bags and they advised us on what to see and where to go. The service was smiling and friendly and prompt, the room was large and comfortable (we chose to pay more for a large double) - the ceiling height had to be 20 ft or more and was beautifully frescoed: I lay in bed in the mornings just looking at it - and the shower in the bathroom was excellent. Despite looking onto the street, our room was very quiet at night, too. You do get the odd Vespa zooming by like a large hornet, but not often (this was March, though; not July), and it didn't prevent sleep in any way. The hotel is perfectly positioned for easy access to the great churches of Modica, too, though you've quite a descent to the main shopping street, so beware of that if you are in any way challenged in your legs. The breakfast was sumptuous! The best coffee in the world, and delicious filled croissants. They even made us a sort of croque monsieur every day. Opposite the hotel, there is an excellent wine bar/wine shop for those interested, and they serve cocktails, too. All in all, I couldn't praise the Hotel Failla enough, and we can't wait to go again - possibly later in the year: we are already looking at flights.

We had a room in the annex which was 30 second walk from the main hotel building but was very peaceful and a lovely room. Hotel staff were fabulous and extremely helpful. The breakfast was very relaxed and takes place in / outside the in-house cafe. Hotel offered reasonably priced valet parking which given the tight roads, tricky parking situation and confusing one way systems I would recommend!

A real family business where all welcomed us with charm and friendliness. Wonderfully equipped with lovely furniture and rugs - a place with history you feel that you can share and enjoy. For us it was enjoyable and very relaxing to spend a night here

A 4 star hotel in an old palace at the top of old town Modica. We stayed for one night in mid September during our visit to Sicily. Our room, 103, was up on the 1st floor, 2nd in US parlance, in the corner with a painted, very high (20 ft?) ceiling and antique furniture and furnishings. While the room was very large, the bathroom was small with a tiny shower. The building itself, a former palace had beautiful woodwork and was quite beautiful.The helpful staff stashed our car in their private garage (12€) or the valet/bellman would have found a free spot on the narrow streets. In fact one of the highlights was the warm welcome from the staff. In fact that's one of the hallmarks of this small boutique hotel the extra effort extended by each and every member of the staff-absolutely 5 star service. With that said, there a some things for me that cause me to reluctantly rate them below 4 stars. First and most important, sleep quality. While I prefer firm beds in general the beds here are more like sleeping on a sheet of plywood-there is absolutely no padding at all on the mattresses. Coupled with the extremely firm pillows, it simply was impossible to get in a comfortable sleeping spot for long so consequently I slept quite poorly. The small AC unit in our room struggled to cool the lofty space moving from 26 (79 F) to 24 (75 F) in 6 hours, and never getting lower than 23 even after running all night long. Also, given the structure it wasn't the quietest room for a light sleeper like me with a fair amount of street noise well into the evening and beginning early morning especially from loud dirt bike style motorcycles. I believe this property caters mostly to Italians and the included breakfast was the traditional Italian one; a pastry, a coffee and some fruit so don’t be expecting a lavish buffet. Also be aware that the hotel sits adjacent to an elementary school so there's a lot of traffic noise and activity on school mornings as parents drop off the kids. Bottom line, for the price which was VERY reasonable, the warm staff will do everything in their power to enhance your stay but for me, not the most restful.

This Hotel is still run by the family who has owned the Palazzo for generations. We arrived on a Sunday and met three members of the family who told us the history of the Palazzo. They have gone some way towards restoring the former grandeur of this historic building which included frescoes on the ceiling of our bedroom. We had a pleasant hotel breakfast on the quiet cobblestoned alley just outside the hotel. We felt as if we were being welcomed into the family’s home!

Bellissimo hotel barocco , i proprietari sono carinissimi e gentilissimi nonché pronti a dare consigli sui luoghi da visitare , situato a Modica alta consente di stare fuori dal turismo di massa e scendere la gradinata per vedere le varie chiese di Modica !!! Per cenare consiglio il Cappero a Modica bassa ottimo pesce e vini !!!

Una dimora storica, gestita con garbo e raffinatezza dai proprietari. L’ospitalità offerta attinge allo stile e al rango familiare: premurosi, di una cortesia non mercantile; affabili, ma non invadenti; disponibili e pronti ad essere artefici del benessere del cliente. Le camere suggestive, nella loro permanente sontuosità, di spazi da vivere. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo!