We purchased a stay at the Relais Il Canalicchio via Fleetway Travel, a UK-based company, pretty…read moremuch sight-unseen. It was one of those "buy the ticket then figure out when you're going" situations (if anyone else does that...). Luckily, this wound up being a great decision. The Relais is the quintessentially charming Italian getaway we were hoping for. The staff is exceptionally friendly (and for the most part speaks nearly perfect English - a major plus when your Italian is as cringe-worthy as mine). They really were fantastic. Be forewarned, the resort itself is about 35-40 minute drive from the actual city of Perugia. There is basically nothing on-site except their passable restaurant and a small spa. It's perfect for people who really want to unwind, but not ideal as a home-base for touring the area. (One half-star off for this.) The restaurant on-site is OK, but honestly was one of our least favorite meals in Italy. (Another half-star off for this.) We wound up going down the street several times to a small place called La Locanda del Colle; you will absolutely need a reservation because it's tiny and DELICIOUS. My recommendations if you pass through and decide to stay in the area: brace yourself for the most unbelievable views, morning and night. It's truly breathtaking! Also, if you are looking for a wine tour, we really liked Gusto Wine Tours. They are local and regularly pick folks up from the Relais. (No Yelp page so just shouting out here!)

We stayed here for three nights. The food was very consistent and had good choices. Wine selections…read morewere also very good. Breakfast was included and if there was a weak link it was the coffee machine drinks. Our room was large and had a terrace and a stunning view. The bathroom was very large and well appointed. The property has 2 pools, a bar and is close to wine tasting and other restaurants- but, really, it is so beautiful you don't want to leave. The grounds and buildings are very old, historic. You feel like you are living in Italian history here. Great service!

Our room was beautiful and modern! With a view of the valley and extremely high ceilings with a…read morepainted ceiling. We stayed in the main palazzo. Our travel companions stayed in the adjacent building and it was a maze of elevators and hallways with floor level changes that was a bit confusing. But... it's Italy... (shoulder shrug)

We loved our stay at this hotel. There is nothing not to like…read more The staff is very friendly and helpful with their suggestions. The rooms are absolutely beautiful. The breakfast was fantastic (really good cake1). We absolutely loved it. I rarely give five stars always thinking there is at least one thing that can be improved but nope, nothing here. It is perfection.

Good food, great views, nice looking rooms but the beds are a bit hard. They allow dogs to be left…read morealone in the room which can be annoying. They had a maintenance guy enter our room without knocking, we had the do not disturb on, and we were not clothed. It took a bit to get him to leave. The restaurant and spa staff were great!

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The food was very good, lovely views from the vineyard and the price was actually pretty…read morereasonable. The waiter, Roberto was terrific and was willing to share a lot of local knowledge with us, that was super helpful. The only negative was some self absorbed dog owners feel the need to bring their dogs with them to an otherwise elegant restaurant, like they are going to a picnic or backyard BBQ, very selfish.

Our entire experience here was magical. My fiancé and I were taking a trip all over Italy and this…read morewas our absolute favorite place! Everything from the excellent service to the spectacular resort made our stay here so enjoyable. We are even thinking of this as one of our options for our wedding! Before our visit, I had emailed the resort to help me set up a surprise birthday dinner for my fiancé. Eleonor was so prompt to answer each time and she was so incredibly helpful in helping me plan this amazing night from so far away. I can't say enough about her excelent costumer service as well as everyone from the breakfast restaurant to the dinner restaurant to even the pool bartenders! Thank you so much for making this so special for us! We can't wait to be back one day!

An amazing gem of a hotel worth every penny. We swooped in last-minute and could not have asked for…read morea warmer greeting. Assisi itself is astoundingly beautiful and the Nun fits right in, blending historical architectural elements with modern amenities and comforts. The staff knew what being a five-star hotel requires - they foresaw what we might need or want during the visit and made sure we had it: spa intro, restaurant recommendations, and a little prosecco. The entire campus is spotless, I could have slept anywhere. Bravo to the team here, they have put together an astounding product.

The best Spa/ Hotel/ resort in Europe!! The service is amazing. The management and the staff are…read moreprofessionals and they all speaks English. My room had a great view of Assisi and very spacious but aside from the room the spa with the Roman bath and different rooms with different temperatures is truly a treat! Greta Papini one of the massage therapists had me hooked with her magical hands to where I booked an 80 minute massage everyday of my stay not to mention the manager of the Spa Anna Rita Sciallo that came to my rescue with a manicure and pedicure. I definitely recommend Nun Assisi Relais & Spa Museum. I would give them 10 stars if I could. The restaurant has an amazing view with the best food and service you can find in Assisi

One of the best hotels I have ever been to. Romantic,…read moreamazing views, spotless, perfect to the detail, amazing staff, best breakfast ever. Arrive early enough so that you won't miss their "aperitivo" and "dopo cena". We even had a bread receipe from their pastry chef. Make this hotel a destination of your trip in Tuscany

This is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. The place is so beautiful, the location and…read moreview is literally breathtaking (and that's not hyperbole), the attention to detail is minute, the room is comfortable, spotless and charming, the breakfasts are the best I've ever had in any hotel, and to top it all off, everyone who works here is incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. They go far out of their way to do everything they can to improve your stay in one of the world's most idyllic towns.

We arrived early but the wait staff accommodated us by giving a place to relax by a fire. They…read moreserved us drinks and brought bowls of chips and peanuts. We started with a cheese plate that included lemon marmalade and honey in bowls. The cheese plate was very good. We then ordered a restaurant speciality pasta, Panzanella salad, Ossobuco, roasted vegetables and apple tarte tatin. The pasta was pretty dry as well as the toasted vegetables and the apple tarte tatin. Everything else was great.

We went for my daughter's birthday. It was delicious! We had zucchini flowers, onion jam and local…read morecheeses, gnocchi with rabbit, ravioli with asparagus and bacon, pici pasta and is osso buca. All wonderful. For dessert a tiramisu with strawberries. We will be regulars!

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.

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.

Absolutely fantastic!…read more My sister recently got married here and we (the wedding party) had the hotel to ourselves for the weekend. The now hotel/restaurant was once a 13th Century monastery. The result was a fairytale setting. Seriously. It was amazing. The rooms were spacious, clean and well appointed. The included breakfast was delicious and included everything one might expect of a European-style feast. The food, the entire time, was stunning. We had two dinners. . . one was a "welcome" dinner and the other was the wedding reception. At the welcome dinner numerous "salads" were served as well as pizza. I think it was one of my most favorite meals ever. Everything was fresh and simply prepared, letting the flavors of the food shine. Which brings me too. . . The wedding. . . everything was perfect. The setting, the drinks, the food, the service. . . it was like something out of a movie! I still get teary thinking about it! La Badia was amazing - I am so glad that they delivered such a spectacular wedding weekend! On a side note, La Badia is situated just below the city of Orvieto. Orvieto is just as magical. It's a small, quaint town with a gorgeous dumo and warm people! Stroll the streets, see the sights and eat in the sidewalk cafes - and experience a true Italy.

Pros: excellent, attentive to your needs service. Very good restaurant, beautiful grounds and…read morebuilding, beautiful open spaces and lounge areas. Comfortable bed. Cons: some of the rooms are quite small. Our AC until did not work very well. Very, very, small shower. TV does not work well and very few channels. Shutters on window did not close completely or latch closed so needed to prop suitcase against the shutter to keep them closed at night. No lift, so need to carry things up many layers of stairs. Not waking distance to town.