Antica Badia Relais Hotel The Antica Badia is situated in the historical centre of Ragusa in the heart of the main shopping district a short distance from Ibla. After a lengthy and painstaking restoration of this beautiful 18th century building its doors are now open to guests.The 18th and 19th century typical Pitchstone stairways with pure white limestone inserts which give access to the hotel are preserved in excellent condition as are some of the Caltagirone ceramic floors from the same period. Local artisans and experts have restored the public rooms to their former splendour and chandeliers made by master glassmakers from Murano according to the original designs illuminate the stucco work and decorations of the ceilings and vaults.A fragment of historyThe Antica Badia Relais Hotel is located in the oldest part of the historical centre of Ragusa one of a block of palazzi built by several important families of Ragusa Ibla (the lower part of the town now separated from the upper part) after the great earthquake of 1693.That same year Mario Leggio one of the founders of the new town decided to build the palazzo just in front of the Cathedral finishing the construction in 1695.In 1810 the building was demolished and rebuilding work was undertaken by the nobleman Emanuele SchininĂ Cosentini in the styles of the early decades of the 19th century and was finished in 1821.The RoomsThe hotel has 5 suites 3 junior suites and 4 standard rooms. The 12 rooms are all individually furnished and featuring designer furniture antiques and precious chandeliers and fabrics.They are all equipped with the latest technology and care has been taken to ensure the utmost comfort during your stay: air conditioning rediffusion in the room and bathroom satellite TV internet cordless telephone mini-bar safe.The rooms on the mezzanine level have vaulted limestone ceilings and large arched windows and contain designer furniture.Most of the rooms on the first floor retain the original ceramic floors and are decorated with multi-coloured stuccoed ceilings which reflect the colours of the floor ceramics. Precious glass chandeliers grace the high stuccoed ceilings of the 2nd floor rooms which are all furnished in contemporary style.The junior suites have steam showers while the Suites have a reading corner or relaxation area and feature either a steam shower or a Jacuzzi plus a TV in the bathroom.The Magnolia Suite has a large terrace where a candlelit dinner or a typical Sicilian breakfast (with granita) can be enjoyed in the summer. The bathroom is decorated with mosaics and gold inserts where guests can relax in the chromotherapy bathtub watching the play of colours reflected on the mirrored dome of the ceiling.The Ginestra Suite on the mezzanine level retains its original vaulted limestone ceiling and is graced with a bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi and mosaics with white gold inserts.The Geranio Suite is on the 3rd floor and has 2 balconies one in the bedroom and one in the bedroom. It has a king-size four-poster bed white rococo-style armchairs and a period walnut wood wardrobe. The bathroom has satin glass walls and features a corner Jacuzzi and TV. Restaurants The restaurantsThe Antica Badia Hotel's restaurants offer a wide range of national and local specialities. Particular attention is paid to the selection and freshness of our products while herbs grown in our own gardens add a special touch to our tasting menus and complement your gastronomic journey through this fascinating corner of Sicily.We take particular care over our menus for guests on special diets.The restaurant La Cuisine is located in spacious rooms on the first floor.The restaurant La Luna sui Tetti is situated on the roof terrace. In fine weather clients can enjoy breakfast or a candlelit dinner outdoors in a charming setting overlooking the Cathedral of St. John and the roofs of the historic town.Meetings and EventsThe spacious meeting rooms with their elegant Baroque-style frescoes are adorned with precious fabrics antique furniture and objets d'art from all over Sicily and Europe.Provided with the latest media equipment on request they are ideal for meetings and conferences.Skilled experts will help you choose the most suitable menu for your banquet. Care and attention to detail and presentation and efficient service all ensure that your banquet will be truly unique.