Locanda di Palazzo Cicala has all the magic of a "hotel de charme". It occupies the first floor of the historic and newly renovated Palazzo Cicala. There are the remains of a medieval loggia on the façade overlooking Piazza Duomo, while the eighteenth-century main building front features magnificent stucco decorations. The hotel building has recently undergone a complete restoration in the original style. The interiors, on the other hand, have been refurbished according to the precepts of contemporary design, with minimalist lines and sober colours creating an elegance that is offset by a few carefully chosen period pieces.
The large, airy rooms, with high arched ceilings embellished with stucco work and decorations, evoke the magic of the past while offering every modern convenience.
The rooms give onto a spacious lounge overlooking Piazza San Lorenzo, where guests can sip an aperitif while enjoying a delightful view of the Duomo.
history

The palazzo dates back to the mid sixteenth century, when the ancient Cicala family, which gave Genoa leaders, poets and cardinals, was at the height of its splendour.

Afterwards, the palazzo belonged to the De Mari nobles, and in the eighteenth century it was purchased by the Ferro family, who renovated and refurbished it in sophisticated Rococo style.

From the end of the nineteenth century the palazzo was converted into offices, first for a major insurance company, Italia Assicurazioni, and then for the Odino Valperga freight agency.

In June 1999 the palazzo once again passed into private hands, and was returned to its original residential function.

The hotel lounge overlooks the sixteenth-century Piazza San Lorenzo, affording a delightful view of the Duomo through its large windows.

It is furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs of contemporary design, providing a pleasant spot for a coffee or aperitif; a large painting by a contemporary artist further enhances the ultramodern and minimalist look of the décor.

The project for the renovation of the hotel is the work of the architect andrea freggia.