If you're staying in or near Perugia and you want to get away from the crowds of the city center,…read moreyou can't do better than Castello di Monterone. Situated on the opposite side of the valley east of the city, along a ridge that separates Perugia from Ponte Valliceppi, the renovated castle is both a perfect spot for exploring Perugia and as a jumping off point for trips to Assisi, Spoleto, or wherever else in Umbria your fancy takes you. If you have a car, Perugia's city center is a short 5 to 10 minute drive, and taxi's can get you there for about EUR 12. The nighttime views of Perugia are stunning, and the castle itself could not be more charming with winding stairs that lead to rooms, balconies, and towers, in addition to the hearths, portals, and dungeons that you'd expect from a castle whose foundation was started in the 14th century. Although the rooms are not big, they are very comfortable, nicely appointed, and many have spectacular views of the Umbrian countryside. Try for a room on the western side of the castle for the best views. Finally, the hotel's on-site restaurant, Gradale, serves delicious Umbrian fare at what we considered to be very reasonable prices. Some of the better meals we had during a recent trip to Tuscany and Umbria were our meals at Gradale. All in all, our stay at Castello di Monterone was one of the most pleasant aspects of our recent vacation, and the hotel itself one of the best we've stayed in in recent memory.

One of the most unique lodging experiences I've had anywhere in the world. Lovingly restored…read morecastle with odd corners to explore and details to discover. Can't beat the restaurant's deck for sunset views of Perugia. Tough to find but worth the effort.

I cannot say enough about this hotel! If you're going to Perugia, don't bother staying anywhere…read moreelse. It's perfectly located: you can walk right outside the hotel entrance and you're near everything within a very short walk. The room was beautiful, nicely appointed, and the staff/service were excellent! The food at the restaurant was delicious and the bar was great. There's even a bar toward the roof that's a bit more open with spectacular views. Highly recommend!

Excellent location! Beautiful view! The heaters don't get turned on in September so bring warm pjs!…read moreChecking in hopefully you get Hassan which is very attentive and not one of the ladies ;)

Hotel is great. Staff is friendly and professional. Wellness is perfect for having some time there…read moreto relax before dinner, and my room was absolutly perfect. Good breakfast too

The actual hotel is very nice! The breakfast has the most varied spread I have EVER seen, and the…read morefood is delicious! I was impressed with the restaurant for dinner, and the buffet for lunch as well. The amenities included a huge indoor pool, and a gym. I was not impressed with the location though, it was in the middle of nowhere and NOTHING was walkable. It actually was located near a busy highway and so walking was next to impossible. The actual city of Perugia was about a half an hour away, which was beautiful! If I ever go back, I would stay somewhere in the city. Also, while we were there, they had tennis players staying at the hotel for the "Perugia Open." Yale and Julliard were also there for a convention haha.

We had a great stay at the Castello during our friends wedding here. Room was clean and serviced…read moredaily. Breakfast buffet includes eggs, yogurt, fruit, and charcuterie. Tip - go to the bar for proper espresso drinks instead of using the machines. Lunch available for additional fee, the salad and pasta were brought to us by the pool which was so convenient. Beautiful grounds with great sunset and views. Communal iron and ironing board available. Pool towels provided. Had onsite pasta making activity in the greenhouse type room which was so fun. Bocce and tennis courts available with gear included.

It's a long way from the downtown area of Assisi but worth the drive. A majestic building with…read moregreat views. Here for a couple of days for a wedding and enjoying every minute. Staff is very helpful and willing to try to understand you if you don't speak the native tongue. More to come later. More days to enjoy!

Went her based on recommendation of our host. We were not disappointed. The sausage truffle pasta…read morewas out of this world. I could eat it every day.

Great location on the main walking street, centrally located to many historical sites and shopping…read more The shower is the largest I've encountered in Italy in four weeks of traveling. Helpful front desk for dining suggestions and making reservations at already booked places. The breakfast buffet is excellent with pastries and cereals as well as a hot entries such as fresh waffles. And the breakfast room is spacious. The hotel made a marvelous restaurant recommendation and booked a taxi ride to the train station.

A very nice property in a very nice location in a very nice town. The front desk is very helpful…read moreand attentive. The room was well appointed. The location is special in that you can walk out the front door into the flow of the main square in town.