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!

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 ;)

Fantastic hotel with great prices! The bathroom was amazing and our room was beautifully decorated,…read morecomfortable, and had air conditioning. It's very close to all the attractions in Assisi. The hotel staff is very helpful and recommended a fabulous restaurant for us to try for dinner. The included breakfast was pretty average, but everything was good. Highly recommend.

I spent two weeks in Italy. With that said, I saw a lot of hotels. I have to say that this was the…read moreBEST hotel I stayed at (this is based on price, location/proximity to things, breakfast, etc). The location was VERY easy to find and had free parking. The room was exceptionally clean and had a wonderful bathroom (and large shower). There was wifi and a delicious breakfast (included), consisting of wonderful cheeses, hard boiled eggs, cappuccino, pastries, and more. If you want to see the magical city of Assisi, I suggest you stay here.

Literally can't say enough good things about this place. pure serenity from the moment you step out…read moreof the taxi. Every employee was so fantastic and went above and beyond the whole time we were there & even better they all had a big smile all the time!! The food is fantastic, the views are endless and the service was beyond incredible. Highly recommend a spa day & cooking class! We will be back & will be recommending to all our friends

Amazing! Truly paradise. This unique resort sits on top of a beautiful Tuscan hill looking over…read moresome of the most iconic Tuscan landscapes. Every corner you turn, every room you enter and every detail is like a fairytale. If you can make it here, you are one of the lucky ones.

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.

The VIEWS!!!! Was on a day trip so couldn't experience the restaurant / property but I came…read morespecifically to see the views from here. What a very special place. It is the definition of a fairytale exploring here and I cannot wait to one day come back and experience everything even more.

No doubt about it, the views overlooking the valley are breathtaking - and the best selling point…read morefor this property. Many rooms benefit from this via their respective balconies. And, there is also an outdoor patio located off the lobby bar with plenty of seating. There is also one restaurant on the floor directly below the lobby, with a large patio. The location is conveniently located. Rooms are small and traditional but nothing out of the ordinary for a city like Assisi. Beds were not terribly comfortable but the daily housekeeping was on point. The only reason I didn't give five stars is the in-room AC -- inadequate to keep the room at a comfortable temperature, given the very hot weather during our July visit. Didn't sleep well as a result.

Should have listened to the reviews on other sites!! - AVOID this hotel…read more On the surface it looks like this should be a good hotel. But it was an awful experience. It was hot in July and we wanted air conditioning for the night, the temperature never got below 25.6 degrees Celsius in the room and usually well over 26. They told me that it was too hot out to cool the rooms! (Strike 1 - they lied, their air conditioning just does not work, saw multiple other rooms with windows open or people outside their rooms) Couldn't really open the windows at night either because there are no screens on the windows so the mosquitos would have been bad. Cool off or get stung by mosquitos, not much of a choice. The second strike is the shower. We are used to small European showers, but this was a whole new level of small. Literally had to open the door to the shower to clean my whole body. And of course it leaked all over the bathroom floor. Strike three was that the refrigerator would not work. So much for a cool drink. This was less of an issue, but just added up on top of the other 2. Not that the rest of the room was anything special. Plenty of room, but it actually felt like it was missing furniture. The simple way to describe it is very very basic furniture and accommodations. So after going to the front desk to ask them to fix the air conditioning and getting the silly lie from them, we decided that it was bad enough and uncomfortable enough that we would NOT stay a second night like we had booked. Then came the "final nail in the coffin". First they said they could not give us a refund for the 2nd night because we booked through a 3rd party (another lie). Having experienced this before, I said I would contact the 3rd party and have them contact them. I then proceeded to contact them, they then contacted the hotel and asked them if they would give us a refund for the second night. Guess what their answer was? NO!! They never had any intention of granting a refund for the second night that we did not stay. Dishonorable businessmen as well. I understand that I booked a non-refundable reservation, but with that should come with them providing what they described on their website which they did not (no AC, no refrigerator). So really should have refunded us both nights, but at least the second night. So be forewarned, they are not nice accommodations and they are NOT nice people!

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying here for ten days. The bed was comfortable and I…read moreappreciate the minifridge and espresso machine in the room. Our view was not great as we just looked at the building next door but this is to be expected in a hotel in the middle of the city so not an issue. The room was quite small though the bathroom and shower were spacious and the bidet was a nice treat. The included breakfast was very nice and tasty and the staff here was very attentive and friendly. My only complaint really was that we could here the kitchen/restaurant pretty well in our room.

Nice hotel in the Centre of Ascoli as a base for exploring the beautiful region. Breathes the…read moretypical old but rich style, coupled with all the necessary comfort. Nice clean rooms with attentive and helpful staff. At the same time a nice formula (starting from 11 am in same location as for breakfast) to order a good dish with attention to local products (wide range and open up to 24 hours). A must for those who want to discover The Marche from one central point. We have, during our 6-day stay, pulled out 3 days to discover Ascoli, (nice town).

Very clean, nice rooms and bathrooms. You feel safe here. There is a little bar in the lobby and…read morea little sitting area. The courtyard is.pretty with many trees and birds that sound beautiful, they are very happy birds - an added bonus.

Remodeled from an old convent, this hotel is a short distance away from the tourist attractions and…read moreoffers quiet surroundings, beautiful grounds, and spacious modern rooms. There is also a nice restaurant in the hotel. We stayed here in the winter of 2022 for 3 nights and were very happy with everything. The daily breakfast in their elegant dining room with an expansive view is something we will remember for a long time! Though it's away from the Assisi town center, there's a bus stop right in front and the bus takes you to the foothill of Basilica St. Francis, the main attraction in this town. While the facility is nice, it's the service of their dedicated staff that prompted me to leave this 5-star review. Everyone from the front desk to restaurant staff was friendly, courteous and patient with our very broken Italian- most speak English so we had no problem here.

What can be said about this spot…read more.. Well, perhaps the best way to describe the experience is alike to previously common Facebook status, "It's Complicated." The road leading up to the property is far from amazing, so if driving a Lambo or a Ferrari, it will be a disaster to put simply to get through the bumps. Obviously, not everyone drives expensive cars to come here, but as a Michelin starred spot and a Relais Chateaux hotel, it would be thoughtful to accommodate arrival a bit better at the top of the line price point. The interior design is a greenhouse meeting a Modani furniture store, which creates a rather confusing design. It cannot be said as terrible, but it's far from beautiful in the evening, although perhaps the views during daytime hours make it a bit better. Even the restroom is sized for a hamster trying to close the door. Platters and silverware are very average. When it comes to food, Il Falconiere offers four tasting menus. There is a requirement that all guests at the table get the same menu or order A La Carte. Again, a very odd requirement, because it almost defeats the point of having so many tasting menus to begin with, requiring guests with varying tastes to either sacrifice or go for a diminished a La carte experience. The "White Giant" or Chianina menu highlighting local Tuscan cattle was my selection. An excellent carpaccio, followed by ox tongue, vermicelli, stuffed pappardella, sirloin and tiramisu dessert. The menu was half wonderful, half disappointing, with ox tongue being too tough, sirloin being low on flavor and tough, and tiramisu being a complete disappointment. Carpaccio, pappardele and vermicelli were great. Desserts all around across the menu left much to the desired, with half being dominated by simple puddings. But, Michelin starred restaurants are intended to embrace experimentation, so that is not the reason I give Il Falconiere such a low rating. The sommelier was a very unpleasant man, borderline rude. Not only was he not friendly, but did not take feedback well and even refused to change a wine glass for a different shape one. Wine tasting menu, besides being well aligned to dishes, was filled with cheap wines relative to the price paid. He was also overly sensitive about us taking a picture of the wine and asking not to do so. Overall, just a disaster. Some of the waiters were quite unpleasant and inattentive also. Overall, Il Falconiere is far from being deserving of even a single Michelin star and even without it, would not make my list of recommendations. Poor design, bad service and many misses on dishes, especially desserts can be cited as the main reasons.

We stayed at the hotel here, and while I typically don't like doing hotel dinners in Tuscany, we…read morewere excited for the food here, since that's what they're known for, and they have a Michelin star to back it up. I think the food mostly lived up to that hype -- we really liked just about everything we got, and loved certain things. We got the beef tartare, lampredotto, spicy spaghetti, pici, the fluffy frittata, cheeses, and the cioccomirtillo for dessert. The pastas were our favorites of the night (especially the green olive pesto with the spaghetti), and the only thing we really weren't crazy about was the frittata. Overall, very good food for a high price that I think is somewhat justified, but also somewhat hard to swallow when there are so many great restaurants for much cheaper in this part of the world.