Hotel Restaurant La Riserva di Castel D'Appio - Charme & Relax

This lovely family owned hotel, is absolutely beautiful. The views are stunning, and no photo can do it justice. You must see them yourself. I highly recommend staying here with your loved ones or family. This place is romantic, quiet, beautiful, and peaceful all in one. It was exactly what we needed for a short relaxing holiday. The drive is worth it! This place has a pool, free parking, great restaurant service, and amazing staff. I would certainly recommend coming here if you are looking to relax and decompress.

Judging by the over-whelming review responses so far being combative rather than accepting, I did wonder if it were worth writing this. After all, isn’t one positive aspect of an honest review being that those responsible for the establishment can improve? I visited with my husband - one night stay. First things first, acknowledgment where it is due, the owners/people at this establishment are lovely and are intent on giving good service. All are very friendly and courteous -but other than this element, I’m afraid I’m at a loss as to why many other reviews are so at odds with our own recent experience. The views, of course, are absolutely stunning ….. but when that’s been said, nothing else is anywhere close to acceptable, let alone impressive. It’s obvious that the picture-book location is expected to deflect any and all expectations of comfort. There really is precious little. Please don’t expect that the photos were taken this side of the millennium, and at that fast-receding point in time, the decoration and facilities were more than likely passable - but having clearly had zero investment in the fabric since, it has become tired and massively past its sell-by date and in dire need of maintenance on a grand scale. It has to be said, however, that as some buildings fall into decrepitude, they become oddly iconic. Perhaps this is a case in point….. but be warned, don’t expect anything less than an authentic Adam’s Family mansion experience complete with incredible, breath-taking views.

We stay here for one night, in our way to Toscana. Amazing view. Be ready for a challenging drive up the hill to the hotel. Room comfortable, would like to have a bigger size, but it's OK. Be ready that bathroom small, it's traditional for italian style. Food in restaurant was good, fresh and tasty. Perfect spot if you want stay in quite pace for couple of days.