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4. juli 2024
Stunning location in a lovely residential area of the charming centre of Castiglioncello, with lots of high end restaurants, gelato restaurants and nice boutiques just a short stroll away. The hotel gives a striking first impression with historical grandeur. We were swiftly checked in, with parking for the car and offer of help with the luggage. We were then invited for a tour and welcome aperitif. The rooms was okay but what really sets this hotel apart from many others is the location, with private access to the sea, complete with several areas throughout a nicely developed cliff with stairs. We spent most of our day by the sea, on the hotels comfortable sun lounges. The restaurant was only open for dinner one night. But as we had made prior reservations we ended up dining out every night. The breakfast was nice, with nice coffees made to order. The pool had a pool bar, serving arguably the best Aperol we did have throughout this holiday. Someone in earlier reviews mentioned the handyman, the janitor. It must be the same guy - as his friendly, cheerful, authentic Italian way of meeting people really helped enhance our stay. To avoid disappointment, when booking, if you want a room facing the sea, make sure you get sea view / front room, as some of the rooms on the side is listed partly (lateral) sea view. It might be worth the extra money as the views are simply breathtaking.
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