Hotels Assisi Italy ( IT)
Hotel Fontebella, 25 Via Fontebella, Assisi 06081
The Hotel Fontebella is a seven storey, renaissance style building situated in the beautiful Umbrian valley, just 300 metres from the Upper and Lower Basilicas of St. Francis and one kilometre from Rocca Maggiore Castle. It features 43 guestrooms with 18th and 19th century style furnishings and decor. All offer air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial phones, and safes. Bathrooms have hair dryers.< B R> The hotel's Il Frantoio restaurant serves traditional Umbrian specialities and an impressive selection of wines in typical Umbrian style surroundings. It features a terrace with stunning views of the valley. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar, put their feet up in the intimate surroundings of the lounge and view original paintings, and order snacks and drinks from the room service menu at any hour. The hotel also has a library, while practical amenities include multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk, a dry cleaning service, and nearby parking. Assisi is the birthplace and was the home of St Francis and St. Clare in the 13th century. The town is filled with Franciscan sites, including the world heritage site of the Basilica of St. Francis, 300 metres from the hotel, and the Basilica of Saint Clare, 700 metres away. Two medieval castles are prominent in the town, the largest of which is Rocca Maggiore, one kilometre away. Perugia Sant Egidio Airport is approximately 30 minutes from the hotel, 20 kilometres distance
Hotel San Francesco, Via San Francesco 48, Assisi
Location. The Hotel San Francesco is located in Assisi, Italy, within 30 metres of the Saint Francis Basilica and 600 metres from the Piazza del Comune, the town's historic main square. Hotel Features. The Hotel San Francesco is a stone building with shuttered windows, and its most outstanding feature is its roof terrace with views over the rooftops of Assisi and out to the Umbrian plains. The hotel offers a room service menu and a concierge desk, and there are Internet connections. The Hotel San Francesco offers a complimentary buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner are also served in the restaurant, and dishes made with local Umbrian ingredients are a speciality. Guestrooms. The 44 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated with antique furniture. All have complimentary newspapers, satellite television, and minibars. Expert Tip. Assisi was hit by an earthquake in 1997 which caused some damage to its churches and squares, but restoration work has now been completed and all the architecture has been returned to its former glory
Hotel Vignola, Via San Bernardino Da Siena 23, Santa Maria Degli Angeli, Assisi 06088
Location. Hotel Vignola is a modern hotel surrounded by a large garden. It is situated two kilometres outside of Assisi in the region of Umbria, and 15 kilometres from the Sant' Egidio Airport ( P E G) in Perugia. Hotel Features. The hotel's 15 rooms are spread over two floors. Complimentary parking is provided, and hotel staff can organise airport transportation (for a fee). Throughout the hotel, contemporary furnishings in light, neutral colours are accented with plants that echo the surrounding garden. Hotel Vignola offers a complimentary buffet breakfast, and guests can enjoy aperitifs and coffee in the lobby bar, which features indoor and outdoor seating. Guestrooms. The 15 guestrooms have contemporary furniture and are decorated in clean, modern colour schemes. All rooms offer views of Assisi or the garden, and include televisions, telephones, minibars, and hair dryers. Expert Tip. The region of Umbria has an interesting history for guests to discover. Take a trip to the Etruscan burial grounds or the birthplaces of St Francis and St Claire
Hotel Il Palazzo, Via San Francesco 8, Assisi 06081
Location. Hotel Il Palazzo is located in Assisi, Italy, in the historical heart of the town, 100 metres from the Basilica of Saint Francis, and 300 metres from the Roman Temple of Minerva. Assisi's railway station is five kilometres away. Hotel Features. The Hotel Il Palazzo occupies a wing of Palazzo Bartocci Fontana, built in the 16th century by local architect Giulio Danti, and still run by his descendants. The first floor salon features 18th century canvas wall paintings by Antonio Nessi. Multilingual staff at the front desk can assist with tourist queries, and secure valuables in the safe deposit box. Limited hours room service is available, and there is parking nearby. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily in the salon or in guestrooms on request. Bicycles and scooters can be rented nearby and there are also facilities for swimming and tennis. There is a nine hole golf course in Casalini by Lake Trasimeno. Guestrooms. The 11 guestrooms at Hotel Il Palazzo have individual and antique furnishings, and some have original oak or poplar beams and views over the valley and Umbrian hills. All rooms have televisions, telephones and private bathrooms with showers and hair dryers. Expert Tip. The Basilica of Saint Francis was damaged in the earthquake of 1997 but has been repaired with its frescoes by Giotto and Simone Martini intact. The eponymous saint is buried in the crypt