Grand Hotel Italia

We LOVED the location of this pretty hotel. Walk out the door and you are in the heart of the city for exploring, shopping, eating, seeing churches, touring. It is tucked behind the busy street, however, so nights were quiet.

This hotel is a grand old structure nicely located in the heart of Orvieto, but our stay was not so grand. Upon arrival we stood at the reception desk a long time waiting with other guests for someone to show up to check us in. We arrived by bicycle, and asked for a place to store our bikes. Staff told us to chain them to a railing. Our room was small and plain, but the bed was comfortable. The hotel was occupied that evening mostly by a large tour group of Americans. The staff looked overworked, and not excited about engaging with us. The hotel has all the basic comforts, and the public rooms are very impressive, but we would try a different place next time.