Palazzo Bontadosi Hotel & Spa

Everything was great at this hotel. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast did not have a huge variety and mountains of food like other hotels but it had exactly the amount and variety needed - from cold cuts to cakes to bread to yogurt and fruit - and everything was fresh and of high quality. The room we had on the second floor overlooking the plaza was great (#22) which I think was a junior suite. Looking the other way would have been great as well, because the views of the countryside are very nice. We found everything inside the hotel attractive - lighting, flooring, draperies, etc. But be aware that despite the prominent photograph of a frescoed room, the hotel leans modern, with a tasteful mix of more traditional/older style. The hotel has various Michelin stickers on the front door but they are not applicable anymore, since the restaurant is no longer operating (other than for breakfast). I was told that the relationship with the chef ended and they were not aware of any plans for a new chef. This is really not a problem since the town has many fantastic restaurants everywhere. The only negative was that while there were hot options for breakfast (such as scrambled eggs) they had an extra charge. This, I thought, was very odd. I think the hotel should just offer them for free and charge everyone 5 extra euros for the room. Thus the hotel would make more money and guests would not feel that they are nickeled-and-dimed at a luxury hotel. This extra charge is definitely a marketing faux-pas, in my opinion.

great location...massage is super...breakfast hall;thy.. coffee good...