CastelBrando

I was more interested in the outside, the wood is absolutely fantastic, the exotic trees (the osmanthus one and the bamboo ones above all), the fountains, the statues, the lights. The view of the city from bottom of the furnicar to the top of the mountain. So cool. Went there both with family and friends several times. Last time went there in the Christmas period a year ago and the "presepe" and the throne was very much an unexpected positive surprise.

Spacious room with everything you need for a short stay. Small bathroom but more than sufficient remembering that each room is different from the others. Staff were very very helpful. Sadly, no time to utilise the spa but it looks great. Restaurant was lovely. Food, delicious. Some new staff who just need time and maturity but the experienced ones were great. As a whole WOW WOW WOW

The hotel in this historic building is something special. The staff, particularly Luca, are all genuinely helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast has something for everyone. We parked in the on-site garage of the hotel, so I'm not sure what the other options are if your driving to the hotel.

The castle is amazing. Beautiful view , delicious food at the restaurant and pretty affordable prices. But overall a bad experience because of the hotel staff. We checked out and forgot a dress in the closet. We called back in a couple of hours and they claimed that there was nothing in the room left. Pretty sad that the people who work there have no integrity and this incident really left a bad feeling from an overall amazing trip/stay.

We really enjoyed the building BUT…. Half the stuff wasn’t open for kids or at all (no gelato for us!). The beds were the most uncomfortable I’ve ever had the misfortune to sleep in (and I’m not high maintenance - we came from a little B&B that we loved!) and the breakfast was not up to par. The castle is very well worth the visit though!

Staff were excellent and a beautiful castle, but the interior is so outdated. The room was a small shoebox and the furniture from before the 2000. Hard awful beds and cushions. The tiny bathroom obviously not renovated since 20 years ago. Breakfast a US low quality buffet style. Lots of US guests stay here, so it fits. Felt sadly more like an American fever dream of an Italian castle hotel, than an Italian dream a La Dolce Vita. You are better off taking the tour and staying outside the hotel. Much better options available in the Prosecco DOCG region. I just hope a new generation of future owners will step up and make the interior hotel as glorious as this beautiful outside castle.

Came to Castle Brando for a relaxing day trip to the spa with a friend and dinner. We were not even staying on site and can not say enough wonderful things about the staff at the spa, the massage therapists, the hotel staff, the waitstaff at the restaurant and the bar! Was literally treated like family from the second we arrived. The spa facility is immaculate both in ambiance and cleanliness. The bartender was amazingly sweet and made us the most amazing Easter special cocktail. Absolute perfection. Cannot wait to come back to this magical hotel for future trips!

I got to spend Christmas in the Castle as part of a tour I was doing. Just driving up to the Castle was thrilling, as it sits high up and so can be seen for quite a distance. You get to the Castle by a funicular, and then a pretty steep walk to a very grand entrance. My mobility is not great but I managed ok. My room was gorgeous, very much in keeping with the idea of being in a castle. The food was sensational (and plentiful) and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was the prefect mix of glamour and comfort. A very memorable and special Christmas!

Similar to the other reviewer, I recently stayed in Castelbrando for my destination wedding! I'll write a full review separately for their wedding services, but the tl;dr is that the staff were amazing and really went above and beyond our expectations and my now-husband and I (and all our guests!) had a wonderful experience overall. Brunella and Carlo as leads worked very well with our wedding planner and the whole day went by very smoothly, even with pending rain and some last minute changes/requests. The stay at the hotel itself was so lovely as well. In summary - Pros: - Easy check-in process - able to park right up at the front (temporarily) and unload luggage - Friendly, helpful staff - most of them (all of the front desk and restaurant staff though) speak English - Great room (alcova) with lots of light and lots of space for the wedding party to get ready - Strong wifi in common areas, such as the reception area and lounge - Lots of options at breakfast - hot/cold drinks, continental food items, and hot food such as eggs and bacon - La Fucina restaurant, Donatello Bar, museums, and other areas are fun to explore and hang out in - 24h funicular (cable car) - Lovely spa amenities, easy to book Cons (ish): - The room wasn't fully cleaned until the last day - only the bed was made and the bathroom was cleaned, but the trash bag placed by the door wasn't removed - The room was right below Sansovino Restaurant and so there was lot of noise when tables/chairs were being moved, especially early in the morning - Wifi in the room wasn't usable unless standing next to the door or window - Gelateria was always closed I would give more than 5 stars if I could. I've already stayed at Castelbrando more than once when I was in the area, and I'm very much looking forward to staying here again! :)

This place is just amazing because you are in one of the most beautiful castle of Europe in top of a small montain. The place is impressive, everything is nice from the hotel to the restaurants and the bars. Amazing people working there. There you can also find 2 restaurants : one gastro really good of course and one more informal with pizzas and italian food. I just tried to find something wrong but nothing is wrong here and you should come here once in your life. The place is so beautiful, quiet, romantic and magic. You have also museums, parcs, walking path, theatre and during the summer : ice cream bar. And did told you about the SPA? Well, just come and have a look, you will not be dissapointed.

Not enough stars to rate our Fairytale wedding at a this magical castle. My husband and I got married at Castelbrando in July 2018 and we apologize for the delay in writing this review. Our wedding at Castelbrando was amazing, from the food, to the staff the cocktail hour and the rooms are five star. We are so thankful to the entire team who made our wedding so special they also referred us to local limo services and flower services that were also high quality. Highly recommend castle to Americans who want a fairytale experience overlooking the Prosecco valley. Thank you to the staff we appreciate all your help in making our special day perfect.