We had the pleasure of staying here during our independent driving trip throughout Tuscany. We only…read morestayed for one night but we really enjoyed it, especially the hospitality! This inn is like staying in someone's home. In fact, it IS a house! The family owners were sitting in their living room when we checked in and were just as friendly as can be. There are picturesque olive groves on the property as well as adorable donkeys (they didn't bother us at all as the owners move them at night so they won't disturb their guests) and a friendly cat who lives in the main house. The first room we were shown was extremely spacious with large windows and a small balcony but it reeked of cigarette smoke (hey, it's Europe after all) so we asked to see another room. We chose a small room with no window that didn't smell of smoke and we were very comfortable. There was a refrigerator in our room as well as a very spacious and well-equipped bathroom. Toiletries and ample towels were provided. There was lots of easy, free parking and the grounds were bursting with blooming flowers and plants. The house / inn is located on a working farm so it was a lot of fun to look around. The complimentary breakfast was lovely with delicious homemade sweet breads and cookies and tasty Italian coffee made to order. The owner even sent us on our way with a bag of freshly baked, homemade biscotti! This isn't a 5 star hotel or resort, you are literally a guest in someone's home. But the owners welcomed us with big smiles and open arms. So warm and friendly in every way. There's not much to see or do in Spoleto so I would recommend this inn as a one-night, just passing through sort of place to stay. It's difficult to find (see my photos, you have to turn down a long dirt road or you will miss it)! Note that only limited English is spoken so if you aren't fluent in Italian, make sure you have a translation book. We both took minor Italian lessons before our trip and we were able to communicate just fine. Remember, you are traveling outside of your native country so be respectful and always attempt to communicate in the language of the country in which you are visiting.

Centrally located in Spoleto, a beautiful hillside town about 90 minutes by train northeast of Rome…read morein Umbria Province. The famous Spoleto Music Festival is held here every year. Hotel is the former residence of a Cardinal from about 400-500 years ago. Nice place to stay in town, convenient to everything and a five minute walk to the free covered escalators and elevator which take you up to the cathedral, castle, and beautiful winding streets of the old city. Rooms are very clean and nicely furnished. Buffet breakfast is average. We stayed for 4 days in October, when the weather is perfect and the big crowds are gone. They had bargain rates in effect for a very nice room. Also, it's only a 30 minute inexpensive train ride from Spoleto to Assisi, which makes a wonderful day trip.

AVOID. What a waste of time and money. It's an old and falling apart hotel in the massive mountain…read more Service is rubbish, rates high and if you don't have a car you have a big problem because you cannot even go back to the city! I will not visit this place again sorry guys SERVICE!