Hotel di Calascio

This is not what we thought. We expected a great hotel, nestled at the foot of a beautiful national park. We got a cave dwelling in some scruffy sagebrush covered foothills. In the middle of a construction zone. With a cracked-in-half toilet seat. Positives: The staff is nice, service is good. The food in the one and only restaurant in town is quite good for both dinner and breakfast. The bed was comfortable. Negatives: There are nice mountains to the north of Santo Stefano— we saw them driving over from the Abruzzo coast. But you’d not know that from this location. The views from town are uninspired. The hiking looks fairly lame…no one is going to confuse this with the Dolomites. Our room was like a cave. Dark, claustrophobic, one small slot of a window. The door didn’t fit the door frame, so noise from everywhere came right through. Speaking of noise, the ‘bathroom’ was defined as the toilet/bidet/shower/ hiding behind a half wall, open at both ends. So everyone hears everything. The shower curtain didn’t reach the floor, so water splashed out all over the ‘bathroom’, and our toilet seat was broken in half. Charming. And you risk a concussion every time you brush your teeth and go to rinse and spit in the sink, which is under a concrete shelf. If you need to find something in the room, even with every light on, make sure you have a flashlight. The ‘town’ is the hotel, essentially. The staff member who checked us in and showed us to our room told us they were trying to attract more people to move there, make the town more like Pienza. Having stayed there, we’re not surprised to learn that this project is going, um, slowly. There is no reason to come to this town. Like, at all. Oh, and adding to all this charm were the not one, but two enormous construction cranes looming over everything. Which was enhanced also by all the scaffolding around (watch your head). No one is getting this place confused with Pienza. Conclusion: A nice idea, and we like their optimism, but ultimately a failed project. If you want a mountain experience, try Cortina. If you want charm, try basically anywhere in Tuscany. It’s not hard in those two areas to find great views, nice rooms, and toilet seats in one piece. There’s a reason you never hear about Abruzzo as a tourist destination,

A stay at Residenza storica Le Civette places you in the heart of Castel del Monte, within a 5-minute walk of Castel del Monte and La Notte delle Streghe. This townhouse accommodation is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Museo Civico della Cultura Materiale and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Calascio Fortress.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the townhouse accommodation's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Located in Poggio Picenze, B&B Camere Aurora is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Sinizzo and Grotte di Stiffe. This family-friendly townhouse accommodation is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Forte Spagnolo and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Piazza del Duomo.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this townhouse accommodation include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a television in a common area.A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 21-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Located in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Residenza La Torre is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Castel del Monte and La Notte delle Streghe. This family-friendly guesthouse is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Calascio Fortress and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Campo Imperatore.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Grab a bite to eat at one of the guesthouse's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 22-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Convento di San Colombo - Dimora Storica in Barisciano, you'll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Peltuinum and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Calascio Fortress. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Grotte di Stiffe and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Oratory of San Pellegrino.Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Altrocanto in Farindola, you'll be 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from City Square and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Municipal History Museum. This townhouse accommodation is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Parish of St. Peter the Apostle and 14 mi (22.6 km) from San Lorenzo Vini.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.At Altrocanto, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Located in San Benedetto in Perillis, Charme in Perillis is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Sirente-Velino Regional Park and Majella National Park. This townhouse accommodation is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Parco Lupus in Fabula and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Convent of San Giovanni da Capestrano.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. This townhouse accommodation also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.Take advantage of the townhouse accommodation's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and bidets.

Located in L'Aquila, Locanda di Posta is within a 15-minute drive of Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga and Tommaso Fattori Stadium. This bed & breakfast is 8 mi (13 km) from Forte Spagnolo and 8 mi (13 km) from Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo.Take in the views from a garden.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Located in L'Aquila, B&B Il Parco is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga and Tommaso Fattori Stadium. This bed & breakfast is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Forte Spagnolo and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo.This smoke-free bed & breakfast features hiking/biking trails nearby.Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Set in Castel del Monte, 11 km from Rocca Calascio Fortress, Albergo Parco Gran Sasso offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 29 km of Campo Imperatore. The accommodation features room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Albergo Parco Gran Sasso also have a city view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play billiards at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Abruzzo Airport, 61 km from Albergo Parco Gran Sasso.