Hotel Valentino - Orvieto

6.8

Very poor breakfast, otherwise no comments

9.9

This was my second stay at Hotel Valentino. Again it was wonderfully quiet right off the main streets. Room was spacious and clean, but could use a new coat of paint. Otherwise a perfect place to stay.

6.1

If you're just looking for a place close to the center, this is a great stay. If you care about cleanliness...this is not the place for you! The room smelled so bad, we actually went down to the local store and bought air fresheners! The floor hadn't been cleaned in so long that it turned our feet BLACK and we couldn't let our 1 year old run around until we cleaned the floor ourselves. Nice employees and satisfying breakfast. Close to sites.

9.6

We really enjoyed our stay in Orvieto. The hotel was a good value with plenty of space, decent beds, and good location. It would have been nice to know when we checked out that the funicular didn't run in the morning in time to catch our train, but perhaps the language barrier between us and the hotel clerk led to the confusion. We just didn't ask the right question.

9.8

THis time I was here by myself but have also been here with husband and two teenagers. Both times I have enjoyed staying here and in fact came to Orvieto because I knew I could count on the good hotel. It is simple, clean, relatively quiet, has a good breakfast, and is on a quiet side-street but a short walk to everything. The staff are competent and capable so I really have no complaints. And there is a refrigerator in the rooms which is always handy.And it is a good value for the money.

7.7

I booked Hotel Valentino for its good location, just off one of the main shopping streets and close to the main attractions (approx 5-7 minutes walk from the Duomo)The rooms themselves are clean but functional and very plain - the photos on the web site are a good reflection of what to expect. The hotel suited our needs as we were touring in the area and wanted a centrally located hotel, with garage, to use as a base for one night whilst we explored Orvieto. If these are your needs, I can recommend the hotel. However, if you are looking for a more traditional "Tuscan experience" then the Valentino is not for you.

8.6

The breakfast wasn't very good, the coffee really bad. The rooms were adequate. Loved Orvieto. The proximity to everything was great.

6.9

great location! walking distance to everything we could have wished to see in Orvieto...great town, excellent restaurants and abundance of interesting shops. We have arranged parking, so that wasn't a problem. breakfast was a little skimpy, but adequate.

9.4

This was a lovely hotel, within a fairly easy walk of the "funicular." The hotel owners are wonderful and helpful. The room was clean, had a private bathroom, had an air conditioner, and the hotel has a lift. Breakfast wasn't as elaborate as in other hotels I stayed at, but they made fresh cappuccino and espresso.

8.3

The hotel had everything that we were looking for: a quiet room to sleep in. The size of the room was what we expected to find in an old European town for this price range. The directions to the hotel were excellent, given the street layout in Orvieto.

7.8

good value hotel, near to centre, in a one way street so take care on arrival.

7.4

Very pleasant centrally located on quiet lane. The room was rather small but very clean quiet and comfortable.

10

A friend and I were on a 2 week trip and we stayed in Orvieto one night. Hotel was perfect for us. Within walking distance of the train asnd all sites.

9.7

The only reason that I gave the quietness of the rooms a 5 rating is because I had a baby next door the first night of my stay that cried ALOT!!! all hours - but that wasn't your fault. I loved my stay at the Hotel Valentino and have recommended it to other people who have and will be staying with you- THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

5.7

I stayed at Hotel Valentino in december 2007. The rooms were clean and quiet, but the owner's wife at the reception not nice. The breakfast was nothing special. Relationship price/quality not so good

9.4

Nice helpful staff. Weather was very blustery and COLD. They refered us to a nice little resturaunt near the hotel.

9.8

This was my first time. I will stay again and reccomend to friends. Middle class. Teachers and small buiness owners.

8.5

Hotel Valentino was quite nice and very clean. A shuttle bus runs from the top of the funicular to near the hotel so it is very accessible, although the walk would only be about 10 minutes. Great location near shopping, post ofc., restaurants. Orvieto is a delightful town with a lovely cathedral and the Etruscan tour should not be missed.

9.8

We really liked the location as it was very near the central part of Orvieto, yet far enough to give us some peace and quiet. The hotel staff were very helpful and professional, and above all, welcoming and friendly.

7.9

Helpful staff, though not all understood even Italian!

7.6

It was a bit hard to get to the hotel since access to Orvieto centre seemed to be forbidden to cars. Besides our GPS didn't help too much. So we decided to park in Piazza Cahen (where the Funicolare station is). Then we walked up the Via Roma until reaching the Piazza Angelo da Orvieto, very close to the hotel. We realised we could have done it by car but we were a bit sick of the car/GPS,... My advice is to get to The Piazza Angelo da Orvieto, leave the baggage at the hotel and if there is no place to park over this Piazza, go back with the car to Piazza Cahen (no problems to park). The hotel rooms are much better than they look at this website. A new room and nice for the price. We had to leave the hotel before the breakfast time (at 7:00 AM) so our breakfast was prepared by the man who takes care of the reception by night. This "uomo" was very kind. He told us his amazing life what we really appreciated. In fact this experience improved a lot the breakfast and the reception service when we arrived. Orvieto is very nice, specially the Cathedral. It is also worthy to see the subterranean city which you can access from the cathedral square. A place to have a nice dinner: Trattoria Al Pozzo Etrusco d'Aronne (Piazza Ranieri).

8.0

If you stay in Orvieto, you must take the time to sit in the main square and marvel at the magnificent cathedral. It is also extremely easy to catch the train into Rome, even for an English woman with very little Italian!

10

One of the most outstanding places I've stayed in. Very quiet. Very clean. Very friendly.

7.4

Easy to get to from the train. Close to the centre of town but in a quiet location. Lots of noise in the hotel hallways while were were there though. While in Orvieto, be sure to waste an afternoon over a bottle of Orvieto Classico on a patio. Also check out the caves below the city and go for a walk around the wall. We had a wonderful time in this town.

6.6

A very noisy hotel - but the room was modern and comfortable. THe breakfast room a bit crowded.

8.7

room was nicer than appeared in photos. Clean, quiet, plain and spacious room (double) with a nice view. Breakfast was very minimal (croissants and sliced american cheese food!). Good coffee, though. Terrific town and location was great. A 10 minute walk from Finiculare and very central on quiet street.

6.7

Hotel Valentino was alright. The marble staircase is the best decor in the hotel. I was a single traveller so I got the odd shaped rooms at all the hotels I was in including this one. The room was drab with white stucco and a worn quilt. Bathroom was decent sized (water on the floor from shower. TV didn't work. Room smelled of smoke as the hotel allows smoking in the rooms. Didn't like the fact that the chamber maid starts cleaning the rooms at 8am. Could hear vacuuming and rattling around. Morning breakfast was decent with a croissant and yogurt and great coffee. Safety Concern with the key rack as it is placed at the door and anyone can grab your room key. Someone is usually at the desk but would be safer if keys were kept behind the desk. The owners are well intentioned and really friendly - had my cappucino in hand before I asked for it my second day there, but the hotel needs some work before it is great

9.1

Excellent situated in the center of the city but in a quite street.

8.2

Das Hotel lag in einer engen Strasse; ein bisschen schwierig hinzukommen mit einem großen Auto. In der Nähe (am Ende der Strasse) ein öffentlicher Parkplatz (Gebühr bis 20.00 Uhr und ab 8.00 Uhr = o,80 € / Stunde). Der mann an der Rezeption sprach nur italienisch, die Verständigung war daher schwierig. Die Zimmer waren sauber, das Bad ziemlich klein, aber o.k. Das Frühstück war absolut "italienisch". Das Hotel selbst lag aber sehr zentral in der altstadt. Alles in Allem war das preis Leistungs Verhältnis in Ordnung. Wsenn ich wieder käme würde ich dort wieder buchen.

7.5

Hotel is located in historical and quiet part of city center.It was wery easy tu find it. It has a specific atmosphere of very old stone house. Good service and local information.

6.8

When we booked the hotel we had no idea what to expect, so it is hard to say we were disappointed, but we were not very pleased with the hotel. Especially the staff didn't seem very professional, both while attending to us on arrival, as on the next day at breakfast (very poor) and on departure.

7.2

Valentino is a fairly basic hotel in the centre of town but slightly off the main thoroughfare so it's pretty quiet. Rooms were clean and tidy and the staff very friendly and helpful. Orvieto itself is a beautiful place - we stopped there for just one night and a bit of a break between visiting Rome and Florence and for that it was absolutely perfect.

8.7

It was the first time and it was very good.

9.6

We were very pleased to find ourselves at Hotel Valentino after a long drive in the car from Bologna. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The location was perfect, very near to all the lovely sites of Orvieto. We were tired and hungry and although it was late, we were able to have a delicious meal at the restaurant just below the hotel, along the side of the small parking lot and park. We stayed in a standard double room and it was very nice, especially because it was a large space with full bathroom. All of Orvieto is worth seeing and very easy to walk, it is so beautiful with gorgeous architecture and so much history. The Duomo is one of the most beautiful in Italy. Also, many great little shops and lots of hand-made local ceramics to tempt you! Some of the restaurants in the center are a bit pricey, so be sure to read the menus first. We found a great pizzeria on Corso Cavour on the right side just before the Piazza della Republica. One thing we regret we missed was the Orvieto Underground. It is the old Etruscan city under the current structure which can only be viewed with a guide, whom you have to contract with through the Tourist Bureau. To not miss it, ask at your hotel where this office is so you can get a ticket in time for the viewing hours. Although there were plenty of tourists in mid-July, we did not find overwhelming crowds at any point. It was easy and pleasant to get around. We plan to go back to Orvieto and we will definitely return to Hotel Valentino. It was a wonderful accommodation at a fair price. The continental breakfast is modest, but the cappuchino is marvelous.

9.8

This was our second stay at Hotel Valentino. The first time a taxi dropped us at the front door. This time we were driving ourselves and had a hard time finding the front door due to all the one way streets and our unfamiliarity with Orvieto. We enjoyed it one we got there!!!

7.7

Nice location, close to public pay parking and two block away from the free parking. The front desk wasn't always staffed, leaving us to get our own keys if we wanted! There was some noise from the street as the hotel is close to a parking area. The room was a decent price for the location near the main street of Orvieto.

10

they have garage boxes that you can rent if you want to keep your car.Good price.There's also a plubic parking close to the hotel

9.5

Our room was plainly decorated, but it was spacious and very clean. We had a large, pretty, modern bathroom; I'm guessing it is one of the best in Orvieto. The location was great, off the main street, but close enough to be easily accessible to all the action. The staff was VERY nice. BTW, don't miss the little take-out pizza spot at the corner. It sells only by the slice pizza-type items, but they are cheap, filling, and very delicious.

8.3

We stayed there two nights and were very happy with the hotel.

9.2

Excellent quality at that price!

9.8

Very convenient location in the centre of Orvieto. Room and bathroom were very clean and tidy. This is a very well-run small hotel with a nice atmosphere.

9.7

Our stay was excellent. I would recomend to anyone. Real Italy.

4.6

A very dull place. We did not feel at all welcome. We were refused the loan of a clothes iron, a very basic amenity, and the staff did not think to mention the existence of a launderette a hundred or so metres from the hotel. Very disappointing.

8.8

I really liked this hotel. It was a bit pricey, and a sauna would have been nice, but location and mood of the place was very pleasant.

9.6

This was our favorite stay in Italy, I think a lot of that was because Orvieto was so damn cool. It was November when we were there, the rooms were warm, the guy at the desk was really kind in acknowledging my poor attempts at Italian. The breakfast was good and the location is unbeatable. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

7.8

Stayed in this hotel for 2 nights before heading on to Rome. It's a small, rather informal hotel. The breakfast area and lobby area are open plan which is quite unusual. The rooms were very clean and adequate. The streets of Orvieto are very narrow so one morning when the window was open any passing traffic sounded really really loud! Closing the window sorted out that issue however! Breakfast is good - plenty croissants, rolls, orange juice etc, . Boyfriend would have liked some cereal, but he's just fussy about his breakfast! I was disappointed there was no hairdryer in the room as I couldn't fit one in my luggage. I couldn't remember from the time of booking whether the room was supposed to have one - it wasn't - but it would still be useful. I have very thick long hair that takes forever to dry even with one of the standard hotel dryers, but anything is better than drying your hair naturally when you're in a rush! All in all, we had a nice stay in this little hotel in the charming town of Orvieto.

9.1

A very pleasant hotel in a good location. Would use again if in the area.

9.6

This is quite good Hotel at pretty old town. Attendance is also friendly and we were very welcomed.

6.6

The room itself, including bathroom, was very smart, clean, tidy and quite modern. The hosts were pleasant enough, but didn't go out of their way. However, out of our only window we looked directly at the window of a hotel across the tiny street, and the noise in the evening and, almost all night long, was horrendous from the traffic on the street/below (the hotel is at an intersection of two streets, one of them a busy thoroughfare). Also, being there in mid-July it was extremely hot, and our air-conditioning couldn't be temp. controlled by us (i.e. we couldn't make it cool enough), and then it turned off automatically at 10.30pm! We absolutely sweltered all night, and to open our window meant increasing the noise volume. As it was, I had ear plugs in all night, and could still hear the noise. I'd like to make the point that we're not inclined to be fussy, and realise that we did have a very good rate through Venere.com on this hotel, particularly given the time of year. Breakfast was 'sparse' but fresh next morning, very basic compared to some places we stayed in France and Italy. I would like to point out that it would, we thought, be difficult to escape the noise element if staying anywhere in Orvieto, due to the nature of it's layout and the fact that the traffic is seemingly allowed all through the town by the local residents. If you were going at a cooler time of year, and you could specifically request a 'quiet' room away from the traffic noise, then this would make your stay in this hotel significantly more pleasant. It was very clean, quite modern and fresh, elevator, good bed. This hotel is close to nice variety of restaurants and shops etc.

7.9

we were very happy to find that the room was air conditioned and that there was an elevator as the previous hotel we stayed in which I booked on the internet at a different site had neither.

8.7

Very nice hotel in a lovely little city. The staff was competent and helpful, the people friendly.

7.4

A well located property with nice rooms, good service but little in the way of views.

9.5

The hotel made me feel like I had stepped back in time in a very pleasant way. Orvieto is a very old but small historical town with lots to see, so allow time for this.

9.4

Valentino has a wonderful location - only a minute walk to the shopping street in Orvieto and ten minutes to the Duomo - yet it is secluded enough to escape from the tourist scene. The staff was very welcoming and the overall experience felt intimate.

6.4

Venice is noisy at any turn, but found our room right on the street and it did not quiet down till after 2am. But the hotel was good and well located to everything we wanted to do. The computer in the lobby was handy to keep in touch with family. Breakfast was small but adequate.

9.9

The Valentino in Orvieto is a small hotel on a lovely street. The staff, mostly women, were very helpful. It was a short walk from the funicular to the hotel and then a short walk to the center of town.

4.1

I cannot remember what pictures I saw on your website as I made the reservations many months ago. We were two couples and did not think much of the hotel and would not reccomend it to anyone.

9.8

Wonderful people, very happy & more than willing to assist in any way they could. Great location close to points of interest yet, far enough away from the hussle bussle.

6.9

Très bonne adresse pour visiter Orvieto en toute tranquillité. Garage bien fermé, mais très peu de places disponibles. Il faut indiquer sur le site que la réservation d'une place de garage est nécessaire pour ceux qui le souhaitent, ainsi que le prix de la nuit de garage, qui est très élevé (10 euros!!).

8.0

no complaints

9.8

It was a last minute visit to Orvieto and a second choice of hotel as the one we wanted was full. It was very clean, the room was spacious and comfortable, quiet and fairly well located. It was not as central as we required but would rate it worth choosing again.

10

Great location. Rooms are not fancy but functional. All you need to enjoy Orvieto.

6.4

This hotel was OK. Reasonably clean. The biggest downside was that the shower was very small. I'm 5'6" and 143lbs, and I barely had enough room to reach down to wash my legs. If you're arriving by train, you'll need to take the funiculare up the side of the hill/mountain to get to Orvieto. Its a short ride, and kind of neat.

6.0

A word of warning to anyone booking a twin room in Italy. The single beds are the narrowest in the world!

10

A great place to stay... all was as advertised and more!!!

9.8

We had three rooms for five people and had a wonderful stay. The rooms were clean and efficient. Though the furnishings were a bit dated, they were in good repair and functional. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

8.6

The hotel is well located near the centre of the upper town of Orvieto, and there is a free car park 250 metres away which is worth using. It represents good value for money, although we missed a hair dryer and facilities in the room for tea and coffee-making.

8.0

Lovely location, excellent recommendations for resturants from the evening staff. Breakfast area very small and variety was not comparable to other hotels of same price/quality.

9.7

Great location near the best of the central town of Orvietto. Clean, comfortable but a bit spartan--but of course this isn't a 5 star hotel. Staff very helpful and pleasant. A good value. I would return.

8.5

A street map would have been useful

9.2

I love Valentino.The old man(manager?) is good.

8.5

We were very pleased with the location and the ambiance of the hotel, but it would have helped if we had known to take the funicular from the trainstation to get to the uptown.A map was not available on the web site.

4.9

The absolute worst bed for comfort I have ever experienced. A mediviel torture rack would be more comfortable. Location was great but someone should tell the owners that people need to be able to sleep in a hotel.

9.8

An excellent location in a beautiful hill town. We would recommend this hotel to everyone.

10

The Valentino was a really nice hotel. I would recommend this hotel to everyone.

9.5

We enjoyed our stay here. The hotel had recently been renovated and the facilities were good. Our room was clean and the bed was excellent. Very friendly staff. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.

10

Beautifully remodeled

6.4

Small hotel, friendly, competent staff. On street, no garden,limited public space. Generally quiet situation tho' neighbour's barking dog was very evident! Not particularly cheap vis a vis other hotels we stayed in but one pays for old town situation.

7.4

Good basic hotel, stay on Valentino was ok.

8.3

Hotel Valentino is easily reached on foot from the top of the funicular - straight up from the rail station. Bear left over the big square and go up the main street until you see the Via San Angelo de Orvieto on your right. Ignore previous signs to the right to this hotel which take you a long way round (unless in a car). Very pleasant hotel with modern and good rooms and pleasant staff. Fairly quiet. Central. Modest breakfast.

9.6

Very nice hotel, clean, quiet, good breakfast. We were walking and took a longer route by following the signs (which must have been meant for cars, but it was easy to find).

10

Well located at the edge of the historical center of Orvieto, this small hotel provides a nice stepping off point for exploring the old town. Parking is 100 meters away, and getting to the door by car presents a challenge.

8.6

Nice people and cosy surroundings. Very easy to find the hotel, in spite of the narrow road system in Orvieto. Perfect location.

9.0

A delightful hotel in an historic city-Orvieto An excellent value