Villa Orso Grigio is a small, 10-room, upscale boutique hotel that caters to guests looking for a quiet vacation. Good food and wine are the stars here: there is an extensive wine cellar that guests can visit, and the adjacent restaurant by the same name is a destination in itself. The hotel is romantic, and a great fit for couples desiring an escape to the Italian Alps. The location in the woods is somewhat remote, but the natural scenery is breathtaking. The Villa Orso Grigio is the only hotel of its class in the area. For larger groups, the nearby Hotel Regina del Bosco is more family-friendly and larger in size (34 rooms). It also has more amenities, such as a fitness center and indoor swimming pool.
Villa Orso Grigio is a small, 10-room, upscale boutique hotel that caters to guests looking for a quiet vacation. Good food and wine are the stars here: there is an extensive wine cellar that guests can visit, and the adjacent restaurant by the same name is a destination in itself. The hotel is romantic, and a great fit for couples desiring an escape to the Italian Alps. The location in the woods is somewhat remote, but the natural scenery is breathtaking. The Villa Orso Grigio is the only hotel of its class in the area. For larger groups, the nearby Hotel Regina del Bosco is more family-friendly and larger in size (34 rooms). It also has more amenities, such as a fitness center and indoor swimming pool.
The 11-room Agriturismo Montupoli is a charming, two-and-a-half-pearl farmhouse hotel situated in a beautiful rural setting in the Abruzzo countryside, 25-minutes outside of Chieti. Homey, rustic rooms have ensuite bathrooms, and some have private kitchens and terraces with superb hillside views. However, there is no air-conditioning and linens are changed by request only. A delightful, seasonal pool as well as an on-site restaurant with local dishes and wine are the major highlights for guests, and guests can partake in classic agritourism activities like picking grapes and olives. Travelers seeking something closer to attractions may want to consider the beachfront Hotel Baltic, which features a more modern style and a wellness center.
The 11-room Agriturismo Montupoli is a charming, two-and-a-half-pearl farmhouse hotel situated in a beautiful rural setting in the Abruzzo countryside, 25-minutes outside of Chieti. Homey, rustic rooms have ensuite bathrooms, and some have private kitchens and terraces with superb hillside views. However, there is no air-conditioning and linens are changed by request only. A delightful, seasonal pool as well as an on-site restaurant with local dishes and wine are the major highlights for guests, and guests can partake in classic agritourism activities like picking grapes and olives. Travelers seeking something closer to attractions may want to consider the beachfront Hotel Baltic, which features a more modern style and a wellness center.
The 128-room Petraria is a modest, no frills hotel set on beautiful and well-maintained grounds and gardens. There is a giant pool with a separate children's pool and access to a lovely, private beach. Kids will be entertained with a soccer field and outdoor playground. Rooms are clean and no frills with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. This is a good, budget pick but room decor is minimal and generic and the beach is not located on property -- guests must board a free shuttle to reach the beach.
The 128-room Petraria is a modest, no frills hotel set on beautiful and well-maintained grounds and gardens. There is a giant pool with a separate children's pool and access to a lovely, private beach. Kids will be entertained with a soccer field and outdoor playground. Rooms are clean and no frills with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. This is a good, budget pick but room decor is minimal and generic and the beach is not located on property -- guests must board a free shuttle to reach the beach.
The Best Western Titian Inn Hotel is a modest value property located in a quiet residential area, just a five-minute drive from the airport. There are 55 rooms, ranging from compact Classics to spacious Suites. While all have the same amenities -- air-conditioning and heating, minibars, safes, telephones, and LCD TVs -- as of 2018, some rooms have yet to be refurbished and look dated. That fact aside, previous guests like the free parking, incredibly early breakfast service, free airport shuttle, and the low rates. This is a convenient, value property, but it’s not pretty and there’s nothing to do in the immediate vicinity. Stay at Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo if you’re on a budget but don’t need access to the airport.
The Best Western Titian Inn Hotel is a modest value property located in a quiet residential area, just a five-minute drive from the airport. There are 55 rooms, ranging from compact Classics to spacious Suites. While all have the same amenities -- air-conditioning and heating, minibars, safes, telephones, and LCD TVs -- as of 2018, some rooms have yet to be refurbished and look dated. That fact aside, previous guests like the free parking, incredibly early breakfast service, free airport shuttle, and the low rates. This is a convenient, value property, but it’s not pretty and there’s nothing to do in the immediate vicinity. Stay at Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo if you’re on a budget but don’t need access to the airport.
The Hotel Castello Di Sinio in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont is a one-of-a-kind property. It's over 800 years old, and much of the building is original, which gives guests the feeling of having stepped back in time. Despite the impressive size of the castle, only 18 rooms are available. That allows the American expat owner, who also does all the cooking, to get to know her guests. Rooms are about what one would expect from a castle hotel, and have stone walls, rich rugs, and wood-beam ceilings. It is a high-end property, but likely worth the price, especially for those who are art, history, and wine enthusiasts.
The Hotel Castello Di Sinio in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont is a one-of-a-kind property. It's over 800 years old, and much of the building is original, which gives guests the feeling of having stepped back in time. Despite the impressive size of the castle, only 18 rooms are available. That allows the American expat owner, who also does all the cooking, to get to know her guests. Rooms are about what one would expect from a castle hotel, and have stone walls, rich rugs, and wood-beam ceilings. It is a high-end property, but likely worth the price, especially for those who are art, history, and wine enthusiasts.
Presented as the low-cost option at the Chia Laguna Resort, guests at the Hotel Baia end up with the most value compared to its sister hotels. While the 41 two-room bungalows are definitely more rustic than the resort's other (pricier) options, guests are by no means roughing it. Plus, the secluded Hotel Baia has hilltop views of the Tower of Chia and direct access to its own beach, while still being close to dining and nightlife options. This is a great, secluded spot for nature lovers or anyone who wants access to some of the features of a luxury property for a slightly high price.
Presented as the low-cost option at the Chia Laguna Resort, guests at the Hotel Baia end up with the most value compared to its sister hotels. While the 41 two-room bungalows are definitely more rustic than the resort's other (pricier) options, guests are by no means roughing it. Plus, the secluded Hotel Baia has hilltop views of the Tower of Chia and direct access to its own beach, while still being close to dining and nightlife options. This is a great, secluded spot for nature lovers or anyone who wants access to some of the features of a luxury property for a slightly high price.
Il San Francesco Charming Hotel is a four-pearl property built inside Cerceo National Park on Lake Sabaudia. The upscale and elegant hotel attracts mostly couples and is very popular for outdoor wedding ceremonies because of its gorgeous, garden-style grounds. There's a spa in the basement that's equipped with a large whirlpool, Turkish bath, and chromotherapy showers. Yoga and massages can be arranged on request. In the summer, a free shuttle brings guests to the beach. Restaurant Da Ludo sul Lago serves a breakfast buffet in the morning and Italian style à la carte lunches and dinner. The ambiance is definitely grown up, though children are welcome.
Il San Francesco Charming Hotel is a four-pearl property built inside Cerceo National Park on Lake Sabaudia. The upscale and elegant hotel attracts mostly couples and is very popular for outdoor wedding ceremonies because of its gorgeous, garden-style grounds. There's a spa in the basement that's equipped with a large whirlpool, Turkish bath, and chromotherapy showers. Yoga and massages can be arranged on request. In the summer, a free shuttle brings guests to the beach. Restaurant Da Ludo sul Lago serves a breakfast buffet in the morning and Italian style à la carte lunches and dinner. The ambiance is definitely grown up, though children are welcome.
The 120-room Oasi di Kufra is a lower-middle-range beachfront hotel with one glaring omission: no outdoor swimming pool. The gorgeous beachfront location with calm blue water and a sandy beach is an excellent substitute, and there is a small indoor pool in the wellness center. The no-frills rooms are spacious but dated with patterned bedspreads; some rooms have kitchenettes and ocean views. There are two restaurants and a beach bar, but there is a pesky charge for Wi-Fi.
The 120-room Oasi di Kufra is a lower-middle-range beachfront hotel with one glaring omission: no outdoor swimming pool. The gorgeous beachfront location with calm blue water and a sandy beach is an excellent substitute, and there is a small indoor pool in the wellness center. The no-frills rooms are spacious but dated with patterned bedspreads; some rooms have kitchenettes and ocean views. There are two restaurants and a beach bar, but there is a pesky charge for Wi-Fi.
This Mediterranean-style three-and-a-half pearl hotel is located right on the beach of Sabaudia near the National Park of Circeo. Guests will need a car to get to any nearby sights or attractions, but most are within a short drive. The hotel includes a large outdoor pool, beautiful gardens, a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, spa treatments, a lobby bar, a restaurant, a kids' playroom, as well as meeting rooms. 77 guest rooms are charming if somewhat dated, but most have private balconies that overlook the water or gardens. Small, semi-detached cottages with kitchenettes that sleep up to four are available.
This Mediterranean-style three-and-a-half pearl hotel is located right on the beach of Sabaudia near the National Park of Circeo. Guests will need a car to get to any nearby sights or attractions, but most are within a short drive. The hotel includes a large outdoor pool, beautiful gardens, a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, spa treatments, a lobby bar, a restaurant, a kids' playroom, as well as meeting rooms. 77 guest rooms are charming if somewhat dated, but most have private balconies that overlook the water or gardens. Small, semi-detached cottages with kitchenettes that sleep up to four are available.
Run by a husband-and-wife team, and with lots of amenities for families, the Family Hotel La Grotta lives up to its name. Located in Vigo Di Fassa, the hotel features spacious rooms, including two fanciful suites decorated to look like forests. A two-level play area is staffed by nannies and there are separate bar areas for adults, along with supervised activities for children as well as adults-only dinners. Skiing and other winter sports are available nearby, and a spa offers treatments and massages. A drawback is that there’s no swimming pool, and the hotel is closed in May, October, and November. Travelers without children could be comfortable here, but families are the main customers.
Run by a husband-and-wife team, and with lots of amenities for families, the Family Hotel La Grotta lives up to its name. Located in Vigo Di Fassa, the hotel features spacious rooms, including two fanciful suites decorated to look like forests. A two-level play area is staffed by nannies and there are separate bar areas for adults, along with supervised activities for children as well as adults-only dinners. Skiing and other winter sports are available nearby, and a spa offers treatments and massages. A drawback is that there’s no swimming pool, and the hotel is closed in May, October, and November. Travelers without children could be comfortable here, but families are the main customers.