Castello di Monterone

A well restored real life castle with a beautiful view up at Perugia and down at the Tuscan Valley below. It’s worth going up to the roof to observe a view from the towers or to have an apertivo in the courtyard or to sit by the poo, or to enjoy a lovely meal at the restaurant with the same view. Breakfast included was also delicious. We stayed in Giota, a nice room with its own small patio on the side of the building near the pool and garden. The gardens were superbly landscaped and enjoyable to walk through. They do have parking. Perugia is a short drive, Assisi is a bit of a longer drive.

What an amazing hotel! Arriving from the airport we caught sight of the most beautiful Castello and fell in love instantly. We stayed for 7 nights with our 7 year old daughter. Our room was large and well appointed, with amazing views towards Perugia and excellent air con. the surrounding gardens and vistas took our breath away throughout our stay. The staff were discreet but very professional and knowledgeable. Fab pool, sauna and steam room, hot tubs, use the phone by the pool and drinks appear at you sunbed. Outstanding restaurant with amazing staff. The chef took our daughter to the kitchen with chefs hat included. Absolutely love this place.

This is a treasure. An old castle set in the hills of Perugia, it is magical. The hallways and unique features of a castle have been left in their original state. The room we stayed in was compact but pretty. The views are just stunning, especially from the breakfast patio. While we did not have dinner there, the breakfasts are varied, with plenty of freshly baked goods, fresh fruit and good coffee. The staff for breakfast were kind and attentive. Would recommend for a getaway and peace and quiet!

We had such a great time at Castello di Monterone. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay—always available and super welcoming. The service was excellent from start to finish.|Our room was spotless, the shower was fantastic, and everything felt very comfortable. The castle itself is beautiful and full of charm—it really feels like a special place. It’s also just a few minutes’ drive from the old town, which made exploring easy.|We also really enjoyed the restaurant. We tried the crocchette di patate, tartare di manzo al coltello, tagliolini al ragù, lasagna vegetariana, crema di pomodoro, and costolette di agnello. Everything was tasty and the restaurant staff were just as lovely as the rest of the team.|Breakfast was great too, with lots of choices and everything fresh. And on hot days, the swimming pool was a real treat.|All in all, a fantastic experience. We’d definitely love to come back.

A superb castle hotel. The owner is personable and very attentive. Excellent restaurant with views, inside and out seating with cover. Comfortable well supporting beds, crisp linen. Gardens have nook seating, pool is compact but adequate. Excellent value for money. You need a car. Access to Assisi is about 24 minutes. To Perugia 8 minutes. Park below town and get escalators up.

Gorgeous views from every angle. The food and service were great. Our room was spacious. They provided robes & slippers too. We also got to enjoy the hot tub & sauna; note they also had a beautiful pool and a steam room too.

So we booked the room 7 months in advance via email. No one ever mentioned anything during these 7 months that the room that is playfully called “the secret” which is a STANDARD room, is actually a former dungeon / prison turned into a bedroom. The problem with it is the very small, corner window. You can’t see anything through it unless you are in the top 5% height of NBA players or if you use a ladder. I asked hopefully at the reception about the view of our room and the receptionist told us this is the only available room of this type and that i should have looked at the photos on their website. Stupid me. Of course i should have checked the website. I always check to see if i have a window wherever i go. Where i’m from, the normality of a booking is to HAVE a window, but if it’s a hole in the wall that they call “window” that should be the exception, hence, no need to ask when making a booking. :) my personal opinion is that they SHOULD mention “hey look, this would be your room with a hole in the wall that looks like a castle prison and if you agree then ok we confirm the reservation”. But no, i am to blame that i did not specifically look at the photos on their website. What i asked was to pay extra for a room with a regular view for the whole 3-night stay. What we got offered was only 1 night room change with either 66 EUR or a fancier room with 99 EUR. And after that one night, back to the dungeon. We didn’t accept. What’s more annoying is that from this “secret” room you can hear every luggage dragged inside the castle, every door shut, every drop and every step from the library that is upstairs just above “la segreta”. So we woke up a few times during the night and especially 6 AM in the morning when other guests were using the public spaces. I understand the situation and i understand that they are legally in their right to offer us this room, however it is not morally acceptable to not be told beforehand that you are booking a room with this type of “window”. It feels disingenuous to not mention this because we were not going to ask for a full refund and go find another place to stay on such a short notice. But the location is beautiful and food is good hence 2 stars.

You never know when you book a hotel if it is going to live up to expectations. Happy to say that the Castello di Monterone does that and more.||We actually booked this as a halfway point in our trip, with sightseeing and pottery hunting foremost in our minds. When we saw all that the Castello had to offer, we were sorry we couldn't spend more time just relaxing and enjoying the property. ||The hotel's foundations lie with a Knight Templar in the 13th century, but the grounds themselves were inhabited as early as the 3rd century b.c. Fortunately for guests, the Castello offers the comforts of the 21st century, elevator, air conditioning and Wifi among them. ||Touches of history are found throughout the property, including several quiet places to sit and relax. The pool and hot tubs looked inviting, the interior courtyard just lovely, the library that was only rediscovered when renovations took down a wall, or you could take the elevator to the battlements and enjoy the breathtaking vista from that perch.||The rooms were inviting, with comfy beds and beautiful bathrooms. The staff was welcoming and accommodating. We loved the breakfast and the restaurant for dinner. All in all, a beautiful place to soak up the Umbrian countryside.

One of the most unique lodging experiences I've had anywhere in the world. Lovingly restored castle with odd corners to explore and details to discover. Can't beat the restaurant's deck for sunset views of Perugia. Tough to find but worth the effort.

If you're staying in or near Perugia and you want to get away from the crowds of the city center, you can't do better than Castello di Monterone. Situated on the opposite side of the valley east of the city, along a ridge that separates Perugia from Ponte Valliceppi, the renovated castle is both a perfect spot for exploring Perugia and as a jumping off point for trips to Assisi, Spoleto, or wherever else in Umbria your fancy takes you. If you have a car, Perugia's city center is a short 5 to 10 minute drive, and taxi's can get you there for about EUR 12. The nighttime views of Perugia are stunning, and the castle itself could not be more charming with winding stairs that lead to rooms, balconies, and towers, in addition to the hearths, portals, and dungeons that you'd expect from a castle whose foundation was started in the 14th century. Although the rooms are not big, they are very comfortable, nicely appointed, and many have spectacular views of the Umbrian countryside. Try for a room on the western side of the castle for the best views. Finally, the hotel's on-site restaurant, Gradale, serves delicious Umbrian fare at what we considered to be very reasonable prices. Some of the better meals we had during a recent trip to Tuscany and Umbria were our meals at Gradale. All in all, our stay at Castello di Monterone was one of the most pleasant aspects of our recent vacation, and the hotel itself one of the best we've stayed in in recent memory.