Hotel Fontebella - Assisi

6.4

We arrived in Assisi with roads under construction within the hilltop city. The staff had no idea how we could drive to the hotel, although they did have parking available. It took us an hour to get through the streets, finally realizing we had to drive the wrong way down a one-way street to get to the hotel.

9.0

I was so worn out from a week in Rome that I was prepared to be upset with the slightest grievance - like the narrow little hallways that others have commented on. But our greeting was gracious, the family room was spacious, and even though we couldn't get the Internet hooked up (no wifi, and cable wasn't connected), Assisi is a holy place for setting worldly concerns aside. St Francis would have as much to accomplish today as he did in the 1200's. Also worth mention - the Fontabella has rare parking spaces (just a few) in front of the hotel. But take the train and bus and be prepared to walk "uphill both ways" in Assisi; the few cars we encountered were quite an annoyance in otherwise quiet pedestrian-filled streets.

7.4

The hotel is located close to San Franceso and therefore a good location to access the town. We arrived by car, a little unprepared for the effective one way system throgh the tight , steep streets and had a little difficulty in locating the hotel- this not helped by the road the hotel being located on being closed for road improvements. Parking was however directly outside the hotel which was good and the staff wee welcoming. We travelled as a family of 4 and were provided with a double height room with sofa beds at what would be the sitting area and a double bed at the mezzanine level. The room had a very good view into the valley. The only gripes were that the connecting timber stair in this room would in the UK be considered unsafe l suspect with a number of treads and the handrail a little loose and therefore noisy to walk on. We also could not manage to control the A/C which only stayed on for 1-2 minutes, the lack of which made the room uncomfortable to sleep in. The breakfast was good with the area located within the main building and not on a terrace as is suggested in the photographs on the website. This terrace is associated with the adjacent and separate hotel restaurant. Otherwise we all enjoyed our stay

4.8

When we were at the hotel, there was a redecoration of a street (which started in January) directly in front of our hotel and below our windows. NOBODY TOLD US about it before we came there, although we called there and asked about parking and they knew that we will come by the car. We couldn't park or even drive in front of the hotel and we had to carry our luggages from gate of a city, about 400 meters. If we had knew that there were no capabilities to park, we would have booked another hotel. We think that hotel should inform your web site of this inconveniences.

9.2

After a few different visits to Assisi, I can be confident when I say that this was a fantastic hotel. We had a room with a loft that had a beautiful panoramic view of the Assisi valley and we were just minutes from all of the sites. I would recommend this to a friend.

9.4

Great hotel accomodations. They are doing construction on the road in front of the hotel for the next 2 months. Parking is not available in front of the hotel as it was stated by other travelers

7.0

Peccato per la Moquette che non da propio un senso di pulizia ottimale ma per il resto tutto ok!

9.7

Largest room we stayed in while in Italy. The view from our window was amazing. Breakfast was typical with sweet rolls and drinks.

10

This hotel is just charming! We had a "valley-view" room and the view was absolutely breathtaking! I would stay here again and recommend to everyone. The restaurant was very good as well.

8.2

Standard of hotel very good the food at their restaurant average and the breakfast a typical continental type as elsewhere.

9.8

Hotel Fontebella is a lovely hotel located a few blocks from the central piazza. The bar, restaurant and sitting area are particularly elegant and everyone that we dealt with on the staff were more than helpful. Although our triple room was a little small, it was beautifully decorated, as was our very modern bathroom. We even enjoyed a breathtaking view from our room of the entire valley below Assisi. We enjoyed the free parking across the street and the more than ample breakfast buffet. We would highly recommend this hotel and would certainly consider using it again if we ever get the pleasure of returning to this beautiful city!

9.0

Wenn man die Anfahrt mit dem Auto überstanden und geparkt hat ist man in einem Hotel, dass zwar die besten Tage hinter sich hat, aber immer noch etwas Luxus ausstrahlt. Tolle Lage, herrlicher Blick, gut klimatisiert, schönes Gartenrestaurant, ungemütlicher Frühstücksraum, aber gutes Frühstück.

7.4

quietness is bad rated cause of the noise of air conditioned

7.0

The hotel made a great song and dance about its attached restaurant. We ate there on our first night. The service was slow, the food indifferent and expensive. A pity as this tainted what was otherwise a very enjoyable stay.

8.8

Hotel Fontabella was good value and had parking directly opposite hotel. Assisi was a beautiful town.

9.2

Hotel is in a good location in Assisi with great access to all of the sites.

9.8

2 night stay at Fontebella. Parking across the street in hotel bays was free with about 10 bays available. Room on top floor had the best view in Umbria. Modern recently renovated room was very comfortable, though the central air conditioning kept the room a little warm.

9.9

I really like this hotel!! There was very clean and beautiful bathroom. Every staff was really kind.

9.3

From the train station by bus to the closest stop, not bad but the 200-300 yard walk from bus stop to hotel front door with luggage a real chore, all uphill. Once there the hotel was very nice.

5.2

We had a huge problem at this hotel. We were informed that they had a parking lot but they had a very little place for 6 or 8 cars. We arrived and no one informed us that we couldn't remove the car from that "one" space that we found at that place. So, we had to removed because we had half of a day to knew the city. So when we came back we had no place to park.. we had a huge head each with that. We asked the receptionist (2 of them) to tell us if a parking lot apeard but they weren't helfull at all and didn't advise us. We were very upset with this situation. Besides that we had a noise in our room that didn't stoped. It had a good location, the room was simple but clean. The brekfast was very nice and in a very cousy place.

6.9

THE LOCATION WAS GREAT IN ASSISI. WE STAYED IN A QUAD WITH A KING UPSTAIRS AND 2 TWINS DOWNSTAIRS. SPACIOUS AND CLEAN

9.9

Very fantastic hotel. When you open the window you may feel as I did. Very convenient free car parking if you arrive earlier(car parking inside the wall is very helpful in italy). Warm room temperature. Good breakfast. Just negative is internet connection. I recommend not to use paid internet connection. My family has chosen this hotel as number "one" in this italian tour.

10

This was the first time we stayed here and the loft was great for us, while the 2 children stayed below. The location was great and Assisi is small so hard to think of a location that wouldn't be good.

10

What an exceptional hotel! It is located within the walls of Assisi. It is easy to walk all of Assisi from this hotel. The staff is really wonderful and very helpful. My 8 year-old son called one of the staff who helped with our luggage, Mr. Lightning Man- he was so fast and great service. This family-owned hotel was rebuilt after the earthquake in the late 1990’s. The renovation was done to perfection. And the rooms and views are so beautiful. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. And the bathtub had Jacuzzi jets—my wife really enjoyed this!! The breakfast that was included was really good-cereal, fruit, cornetto, and coffee. We ate lunch at the restaurant and it was very good. They recommended a very reasonably priced local wine from the Umbria region. My only regret is we only stayed for one night.

8.3

Old building, rooms very small including the bathroom even by European standards. However, SPOTLESS and beautiful, check out the beautiful ceiling painting. Staff very accomodating, decent restaurant, good location, minimal but free breakfast.

9.9

Excelente ubicacion y un gran servicio de calidad

9.2

We opted for a room with a view and were not disappointed. The room was nice and the bathroom, although small, was very nice and looked like it had been updated recently. Some of the furnishings (bedspreads) needed updating. The location was excellent because it was close to the basilica and we loved walking the backstreets to the center of town. We also appreciated that parking was just across the street. Breakfast was excellent. It was a wonderful visit!

8.4

hotel a good deal but restaurant is overrated and overpriced. Avoid if possible.

8.3

Very beautiful hotel, very nicely located in the historical center. Just the parking is an issue, we were able to reach the hotel by car but we had to leave the car in a public parking outside the city. With a special card from the hotel, this will cost you 10 EUR/24 hours

9.7

We were on the 6th floor with a view of the valley below. It just couldn't get any better!! Staff was friendly, breakfast was good, the room was spacious, and the location is perfect right in the center of Assisi. Parking was free across from the hotel.

8.7

The view from the room was beautiful. The room was clean and the bathroom immaculate. The breakfast was good, but could have included more fresh fruit.

6.8

The low rate rooms at 75 EUR are a disaster. After the first night I changed the room. The rooms @159 EUR (Rooms Nos.303, 403, 503 etc) overlooking the Umbria valley and San Pietro church are spacious enough and the view is really magnificent. The small rooms have dirty carpets and falling apart wallpapers. The rooms overlooking Umbria valley have nice clean parquette, but their bath-tubs are NOT safe. The bath-tub is very small, has 2 different levels and is under a low ceiling. You bathe in a clumsy position and have to mind your head all the time.

9.6

Fabulous location and great hotel with beautiful view.

8.0

Excellent location,beatiful view, well mainteined building,over our expectations

8.9

A lovely hotel well situated within the walls. A bonus was the free parking outside the enterance to the hotel. The valley view from our room was spectacular. I would stay again if I ever go back to Assisi.

4.9

Following the excellent service we received at our previous hotel in Rome the Fontebella was disappointing. This "victorian" hotel had a dated, faded sense about it, although it seemed as though they were trying to be more modern. The linens were clean. The tiled bathroom was the best thing. We had paid extra for a room with a view and that gave us a reasonable sized bathroom. (The view was through a small window). Friends drove up from the south of France to join us and didn't pay the extra. They had a very small bathroom and were facing the fairly busy road. The manager was helpful and friendly. The other desk staff were polite but detached. The breakfast staff person was rude on several occasions, obviously wanting us to leave so she could clean up. Her attitude changed after we mentioned this to the manager. We had partly chosen the hotel due to the high recommendations for the restaurant from a previous reviewer. The dining room was not in the room posted on the site but in an annexe behind the hotel. The waiters were friendly and helpful but the menu was limited and the food average - in contrast to an excellent, very reasonably priced meal we had in a restaurant off one of the main squares. We had also partly chosen the hotel due to mention of a garden and a photo of food being served there. Unfortunately the garden area was closed.

9.9

The hotel is very well located. Near the cathedral and restaurants. Even though the rooms are small, were enough to accomodate my children in a triple room.

8.6

Unbelievable views. Wonderful location, beautiful town.

10

the room we had was a quad, it was the best hotel room we've ever stayed in, it had a stairs up to an upper floor with a double bed and 2 single downstairs. the view from the room at the back of the hotel was fantastic, it looked out over the countryside. One downside to assisi, the lack of restaurants open in the evening. Can't reccommend hotel Fontebella highly enough.

9.0

A wonderful hotel and we had a very pleasant stay - we were only disappointed that we could not stay longer. The staff was very competent and helpful and the hotel has a very good restaurant in the garden.

10

We traveled as a family with two college age daughters. The view from our hotel looking over the Umbrian region was the best of our 3 week trip! The location was good with a parking lot in front of the hotel and if that is full, one about 3 blocks away. The climb to the hotel from the large city parking lot is straight up so you may want to drop your luggage off and then park the car. This was our first visit to Assisi and we loved the beauty and the many churches. We spent part of a day out at the hermitage where St. Clarie and St. Francis lived. It was peaceful and a great way to take in the Umbrian beauty. I could have stayed for weeks. The town does cater to tourists so there are the usual trinkets to purchase with every store carrying the exact same merchandise so a half day of looking around town shopping is enough. Spend the rest of your time visiting the churches and taking in the small passage aways off the beaten path where the locals live. I look forward to returning in the near future.

8.3

Position of Hotel is excellent, although access to the parking point is fairly tortuous (but probably easier than some other hotels in Assisi). We had a room overlooking the plain which had a fantastic view, I would recommend asking for a room on this side of the building. Restaurant was good, but would recommend eating after 8.30 to avoid over enthusiatic tour parties!

9.2

Excellent stay

9.7

We really enjoyed this hotel. It's a little old fashioned and has lots of character. The location was great - and we were able to park our car right in front of the hotel. It was a close walk to all of the sights in Assisi.

8.9

Difficult to comment as we only stayed one night but our stay was very comfortable and the staff were more than helpful

8.5

Très bien situé pour visiter Assise à pieds. Agréable déjeuner sur la terrasse mais petit-déjeuner et dîner très quelconques.

9.2

Fully renovated modern bed & breakfast. Family owned & operated by brother & sister. Fabio was a great help with all our luggage. Excellent public park across the street with swings & play structures for young children. Walking distance to baths/pools & short drive to fountains. We enjoyed both the owners' hospitality & our stay.

9.5

The room was large and sumptuous, with a beautiful view over the valley. The standard of furnishing and washroom was excellent. There was a beautiful lounge. The hotel is centrally located between the main square and St Francis church. A taxi from the station cost 10 euros.

10

Awesome!!! What more can we say. Perfect location inside the old town walls. Free parking in front of hotel. Spacious, clean rooms with a beautiful view of Assisi. Very helpful staff. Close to everything. Walked everywhere. Breakfast was fantastic and quite filling. We will definitely stay here again.

8.9

Una struttura molto accogliente che raccomaderei a chiunque.

8.5

great location - nice rooms - good airconditioning - would stay there again

9.9

Very pleased with our 1-night stay at Hotel Fontebella. Provided you have any sort of map of Assisi, the hotel was very easy to find by car, onsite parking a huge plus. Location was ideal -- 5+ minute walk to Basilica of St. Francis. Room was small but clean and comfortable, with small but modern/updated bathroom. Only one small window to enjoy the view of the valley, but the surcharge for an outside-facing room was still worth it -- the view is that good. Food at the hotel restaurant was very good, with a good wine list featuring many local wines. Staff helpful and English-speaking friendly. Would definitely stay here again.

9.2

High quality, high price. The view from the balcony was wonderful.

9.0

This is an excellent hotel. The room was splendid with a superb view. However there was one surprising and serious fault. The breakfasts provided were of very poor quality. The rolls and cornetti were poor, and, amazingly for Italy, the coffee was so bad as to be almost undrinkable. There were two options. Stale American-style coffee which had been sitting on the heat for goodness knows how long, or Italian-style coffee from a machine which was even worse. Surely it would not be too difficult to provide customers with freshly-made coffee for their breakfast as most hotels in Italy do.

9.7

Old but refurbished hotel with the largest and nicest bathroom I've had in Italy. Close to Basilica and within a short walk of several restaurants. The hotel restaurant was closed the one night I intended to go there.

10

This was a wonderful place to stay in a wonderful city. The staff was outstanding.

9.6

This was just a fantastic place to stay. I went with my mom. When I made my reservation, I mentioned I would be travelling with my 80 year old mom. They gave her a nice room for a single room price. Mine was fine. The bathroom was microscopic but it was new and it was my own. Would stay here again.

8.6

Central location a plus. Rooms (2)had a wonderful view of the Umbrian Valley. Excellent service by the staff. Breakfast served in the rooms, an interesting variation. (One room did not have enough hot water for a shower in the morning.) We would definitely recommend Fontebella for others.

8.7

Overall, our stay was very good. It was our first time traveling in Europe, so the small size of the rooms and bathroom was a bit surprising. This was the most affordable hotel of our travels, the location was great, and the staff was very helpful. I would recommend it if you don't need much space to spread out.

7.4

Totally our stay was satisfactory. Only one inconvenient point was that the breakfast was served in the room, but the room was a little narrow to eat breakfast in the room. One person had to eat it sitting on the bed.

8.1

Very comfortable stay

10

We were happy with the location of the hotel - short walking distances from the hotel to the major sights and churches. The room was adequate with a nice view.

8.5

Nice stay, good services in a charming place.

9.1

Good location with parking. Lovely views from top back rooms.

8.2

Stanza abbastanza piccola. Pulizia OK. Ottimo il ristorante annasso

8.4

Loved this hotel!!! We were on our honeymoon and asked for a room with a view. What a view!!!! Loved the hotel room, especially the spacious shower. Breakfast had a greater variety than some of the other hotels we stayed at. Would definitely recommend this hotel to others. Unfortunately the map given on the website wasn't very descriptive, but we took a taxi to the hotel and he knew exactly where we were going!!!

3.7

Con grande rammarico, abbiamo constatato che le foto delle camere, riportate sulla brochure dell'albergo non corrispondevano a quanto ci è stato offerto. Forse perchè abbiamo prenotato sul sito di venere? Il parcheggio riservato all'albergo non offriva più di 10 posti, pertanto era impossibile usare l'auto, altrimenti si rischiava di non ritrovare il posto. Inoltre, nella camera l'aria condizionata non poteva essere regolata autonomamente, la tv era vecchia di almeno 20 anni, l'ascensore: una trappola, per non parlare della "colazione a buffet" (indecente)!!!!

9.3

A beautiful hotel, friendly staff, nice breakfast with real coffee and cappucino available, good location. Overall, a delight.

8.5

We enjoyed our stay at Fontabella very much. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful when we first arrived, which was great since we had just had a difficult and stressful time finding our way into Assisi. The hotel is very well decoratated and kept in good order. Our 3 children were delighted with the room (on two levels) as were we. A get the impression of a beatiful traditional hotel in beatiful surroundings, with a committed staff. For the web page, the directions into Assisi could be improved (for instance include by which gate Assisi should be entered) and a better map.

5.1

Rooms flooring made in wood are noisy. Corridors noise too high. My point of view is that they should improve the walls isolation in order to minimize the noise, which disturb too much during the night. In addition, the air conditioning control is made only by the front desk. Thus, the guests must call them by phone from the room in order to change the temperature or turn the air conditioning on or off.

8.6

Very nice hotel on fairly quiet street in Assisi. The restaurant that is connected to the hotel had excellent food also. Friendly English-speaking personnel at the desk.

9.9

We loved the Fontabella. The view from the 6th floor is breathtaking and the room was extremely comfortable. The service was top notch. The Fontabella is a great place to rest and rejuvinate.

8.2

We stayed in Fontebella for 2 nights on our honeymoon. The staff were very helpful and friendly on arrival. A car space was available just outside the hotel. The beds were very comfortable, however, we were expecting from the discription and photos a larger bathroom and a room with a view and were little disapointed. Our stay was quite enjoyable anyway.

8.9

Having tried to navigate nmy way around various medieval Italian towns' one way systems I approached Assisi with trepidation. However, the tourist information booth situated just outside the town were able to give me directions straight to the Fontebella, which gratifyingly lies just inside the walls 100m straight through the Porta San Francesco. The hotel was very pleasant, limited parking is available, the staff were very efficient and welcoming. The restaurant was good, but perhaps a little expensive - great views over the Spoleto valley, though. The hotel is used by tour groups of various nationalilties - Assisi is full of tour groups, many secular, but many religious, so I really think that goes with the territory and was not a probem as far as I was concerned.

4.7

Our superior room had a superb view and was well equipped for a hotel squeezed into old buildings. Location is very central but the hotel was not as good as it's website claims. Despite it being 31º, the hotel kept switching off the room air conditioning and we had to keep asking reception to switch it back on. We chose the Fontebella because it offered a garden, but this was closed despite it being early summer. It looked very run down. The restaurant was only open for two nights during our ten night stay. But food was good. Breakfast choice was poor, and we expected more than plastic bowls and glasses for the price.

8.3

We liked very much, and very well located.

8.8

The hotel was perfect in everyway. From the initial greeting to the view from the bedroom window. The hotel was clear and well maintained, with staff that were very nice.

8.5

Very nice hotel in a good location. Wonderful Umbrian views from room. Excellent adjacent restaurant and good access to other restaurants and shops. Easy walk to churches of San Francesco and San Pietro. Pleasant and helpful staff. Recommend without hesitation.

8.8

Every effort on their part was O.K. The breakfast was O.K. Would I choose this one again? Possibly.

10

This is wonderful place to stay in Assisi. The view from our room was beyond description: green Umbria and the beautiful Santa Maria degli Angeli spread out before us. The hotel restaurant is excellent too.

6.5

The room was Ok, had a great view but not too much else going for it. The hotel had a sad quality about it, not much going on and the public rooms were empty. There wasn't anything there, it basically was Ok to sleep but not really much else.

9.9

Absolutely wonderful setting! Assisi in the evening and then again in the morning makes the trip! Quiet, peaceful, and enchanting, the place a delight! Breakfast was awesome and they not only made cappucini for adults but also hot chocolate for the children. We were perfectly centerd for all touring and they let us leave our van in the parking area after checkout. We will definitely stay here again should we visit Assisi.

9.2

I enjoyed my stay

6.4

We stayed at Fontebella on 4-5 January 2005. This is an excellent time to visit Assisi - not too many tourists yet good weather. The hotel staff were inconsistent. The porter was highly service-oriented, the desk staff were not. I asked them to make us dinner reservations but they said there was no need, even though we asked if they would do this in order to get a better table (they did not). The breakfast is served in a small room off the bar in the winter; service was lacking (the waitress brought drinks but did not replenish the continental buffet). Our hotel room (a superior double) had a decent view over the valley but was very small (bathroom was tiny and you had to step over the toilet to get into the shower). Location of the hotel was excellent, and, they had several private parking places (at no cost); that was a great benefit. If you are not planning to spend much time in your room or hotel, the Fonetebella is fine and its location is wonderful. But the service was indeed lacking.

8.7

Excellent for a short stay in the heart of Naples

9.9

Staying here was a wonderful experience. Our rooms were nice and clean and had an absolutely breath-taking view. The staff was very helpful and we would stay here again in a second.

10

Comfortable, clean and hospitable--can't help but be beautiful in Assis

9.9

Great location, parking a real plus, excellent restaurant facility, first-rate staff and service.

9.3

Hotel staff were very helpful in holding a parking spot right across the street. View from our window was awesome.

8.5

There are two especially noteworthy things about the Fontebella. First, it's located in the middle of Assisi, so it's halfway between both Cathedrals and surrounded by shopping, restaurants and wonderful views. Second, it's got relatively large bathrooms. After being crammed into a postage stamp shower in Rome, it was a great luxury to enjoy a full sized bathtub and shower, surrounded by marble and to dry myself off with warmed towels. Mama Mia! That's bellisimo.

9.9

This was the most beautiful room we stayed in during a 21 day vacation around Europe. It was a beautiful little apartment with a loft. The view from our room was just amazing. I didn't even want to leave the room! It was peaceful and extremely enjoyable. Advice to others, take a taxi from the station! It's up a very steep hill! But it was worth the trek.

8.6

Great hotel with an unbelievable view.

8.0

a charming hotel with a charming room and a lovely view - comfortable and well located - parking (complimentary) a definite plus

10

I really enjoyed staying at this hote. They were friendly,accommodating,knowledgeable about the area and the room was really nice. We had a beautiful view. In addition the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend it.

10

Our stay was very enjoyable and the staff was very hospitable. The room was very comfortable for four adults. I recommend this property for anyone visiting Asissi, IT.

6.1

Es un hotel antiguo, lo mejor que tiene es la ubicación, sin embargo no hacerse expectativas con la calidad de las habitaciones (baños antiguos y pequeños, camas duras y ruidosas) en definitiva no muy confortable. El restaurant del hotel es muy caro.

7.0

This hotel was difficult to find and the room was small. Restaurant was good and the employees were very helpful.

7.2

Room was rather small, but certainly large enough. There was a deposit for the remote control on the TV and another deposit for the key card for the mini-bar, but we had to choice to take or not take. I am unaccustomed to this extra deposit, however - and am used to just filling out the mini-bar inventory with what we have used and paying on checkout. As many others have said - very hard to find. We were within two seconds of giving up and driving home - to Naples. Finally, called hotel, and got clear directions from desk clerk which got us there in two minutes - this after cycling around the entire town for nearly two hours. Obviously - should have called sooner. However, her directions were very clear, and could have been posted on the web site. Restaurant excellent, and prices not out of line for the quality. However, possible to eat cheaper elsewhere in town. And there are no bad meals in Umbria. We'd go again.

10

Excellent in all points

7.4

thr room was ugly, but the hotel had a good location, and the view was superb. the breakfast was poor. the staff was friendly on the whole, and helped with directions to venice. the room was clean. Overall, a fair fit for the price.