Hotel Palazzo Bocci, Spello; Umbria hotel

Hotel Palazzo Bocci, Spello

Set in a restored 18th-century building, the Hotel Palazzo Bocci offers a memorable place to stay in Spello. It is full of unique features that point to its past, including the fountain at the entrance, the hanging garden with its 200-year-old palm trees and the beautiful Hall of Frescoes - the work of Benvenuto Crispoldi.

This four-star Spello hotel has 23 air-conditioned rooms, each with a private bathroom. Each of the six suites comes with a whirlpool tub and a small living room. For your comfort, all of the rooms have been soundproofed and have a hairdryer, telephone, mini bar, satellite television and a safety deposit box. In the reading room, you can marvel at the amazing frescoes on the walls, or enjoy the atmosphere in the garden. You can dine on excellent Umbrian dishes in the Il Molino restaurant, which is set in an old mill.

For your convenience, free WiFi internet is provided, as well as babysitting services, dry cleaning and bike hire. This charming town is surrounded by Roman walls. One of its biggest attractions is the Santa Maria Maggiore. Dating from the 13th century and recently restored, it features fabulous frescoes by painter, Pinturicchio. The Pinacoteca Civica also has masterpieces by painters from the Umbrian region.

Outside Spello, visit Assisi and discover the history of St Francis. And Foligno is even closer, boasting the Santa Maria Infraportas church where St Peter is said to have conducted a mass, and the Palazzo Trinci, which was the home of a powerful family in medieval times. This hotel in Spello makes a marvellous starting point for your Umbria holidays.

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Double room from €70