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Hotel della Fortezza: Traveler Reviews

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Piazza Cairoli 5, 58010 Sorano, Italy
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LaSalle, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Breathtaking views-loud bells!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

We stayed one night at this impressive hotel. the opportunity of staying at a converted fortress won us over. The room was, as with all we stayed at in Italy, quite charming and adequate, but,
BE AWARE...this hotel does NOT offer air-conditioning....and in July there is not always a comfortable drop in temperature at night, so open windows are a necessity. PLUS, the bells of the church opposite ring every half-hour, all night long ! We did have a lovely walk into the town, through the archways and towers of the fortezza. Parking for this hotel is along the main road, up and behind the fortezza (not as the sign implied, up the steps of the wall!) Breakfast was good and served in a nice room with beautiful views. The people on reception were both charming and helpful.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Netherlands
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54 reviews 54 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Nice hotel in old castle”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2012

This hotel was a stop in our bike trip from Rome to Livorno. Sorano is a really beautiful place (but not many tourists), and this hotel is situated in a part of the castle on top of it. Thus it really has atmosphere. It was also quite. Internet was only working in the reception area, but it was working.
We were welcomed very well by the lady at the reception, who also arranged a dinner in a nice restaurant which belongs to the same family (5 minutes walking). There is no airconditioning, but because of the thick walls this was not really a problem (later in the same week we got problems in the night with the heat in other hotels, but not here).
Overall, I can really recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mississauga, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Mississauga, Ontario”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2012

We stayed one night in the Hotel della Fortezza in July 2012. Had some problem finding parking, as there was some construction underway, and the road sign was misleading. Other than that, the experience was extremely good. The room had a breathtaking view over deep canyon and medieval village. The room was clean and had a nice size for 2 people. The service was excellent, with delicious breakfast served by very warm and helpful hostess Jessica. The village (Sorano) is not a usual tourist destination and lies slightly aside from the standard routes. This makes it, actually, interesting, and gives an insight into life of an ordinary Tuscan town.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tuscany
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“A Change for the Better!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

A recent change in management at La Fortezza has made a VAST improvement and restored the character, service and beauty that this incredible structure deserves. Brava Patrizia!

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A sweet gem in the countryside out of the tourist eye”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2011

Staying at the castle was a highlight of our trip, a break from the average tourist sites and a magical experience I would recommend.
The hosts were exceptionally and willing to go out of their way to ensure comfort and satisfaction. English spoken.
The room was the normal small size for italy, but clean, with an amazing view and the bed hard but serviceable with good quality bedding. The environment quiet.
Must have a car, good for a two night stay and we really really enjoyed our side trip to the hotsprings Saturnia! Beautiful, relaxing and unique.
The breakfast, was fine, average italy experience-bread-coffee-melon-slices of meat.
Not a location for someone using a wheelchair. You can drive down into down or take a walk down the castle stairs into down, stairs, cobbled roads, but for someone with average shape ability it is manageable. The restaurants in town are average, nothing note worthy, but the town is quite charming- though not touristy. There is a lovely creek at the base of the town which is very beautiful. Plenty of nice walks and hikes in the area. Feel free to e-mail me for more info....

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  • Stayed September 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Boutique Hotel Della Fortezza
Della Fortezza Hotel
Address: Piazza Cairoli 5, 58010 Sorano, Italy
Region: Italy > Tuscany > Province of Grosseto > Sorano
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Sorano
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
La Fortezza Orsini di Sorano è uno dei più imponenti esempi di Architettura militare dell’intera Toscana,e fu una delle più importanti piazzeforti.La leggenda della “Fortezza Inespugnabile”,si tramanda tuttora e se ne può leggere nelle cronache dell’epoca ( Niccolò dell’Antella nel 1608 Scriveva a proposito della Fortezza : ……..Gli sta sopra come un falcone……e quando si è per terra…..per cosa di stupore a rimirare una fabbrica a altezza tale che quasi pare che l’occhio vi si smarrisca….) ,per tanto tempo la Fortezza di Sorano ha difeso i confini della Toscana meridionale e il Paese sottostante,a renderlo imprendibile erano: La sua posizione rafforzata dalle antiche mura e la chiusura dell’unica via di accesso dai bastioni della Fortezza Orsini.All’interno della Cittadella della Fortezza nella parte più vecchia (precedente alla ristrutturazione dell’architetto Sangallo ) dopo aver oltrepassato il ponte levatoio sul fossato nella piccola piazza si trova L’Hotel della Fortezza,dotato di 16 Camere arredate con raffinata eleganza e mobili d’epoca , dalle cui finestre si può godere di una vista mozzafiato a picco sull’antico borgo di Sorano,inoltre l’altra particolarità dell’Hotel della Fortezza è quella di avere tutte le camere diverse,per potervi regalare un soggiorno unico……………………………….. ... more   less 
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