William Rush
Google
We were heading to Austria and wanted to get off the road for a rest from the day’s drive, avoiding the traffic and fires that was in the area south of Udine. On the way into the city we wanted to experience Udine which we knew so little about. We spotted the name on Google Map and thought this is exactly what we want, a Stop & Sleep. Was a bit tricky driving around the one way streets, but with a few go arounds we were able to find a parking place while we contacted the hotel desk. I was impressed by the friendly help directing us to the hotel entrance and where we could park the car full of our luggage. Parking was right across the street in a guarded area next to a police station, perfect! Entering the building I thought at first this was the wrong place looking like a normao apartment house. After climbing the stairs, out of breath, waiting for the dog to tke each level at his pace we old timers made it to the top floor. Yes, this was an apartment building but to our surprise the apartment had very nice rooms with modern effiecient spacy bathrooms and all the extras that one needs to rest. Allowing the dog to stay was a big plus point. The owner and support staff made it a point that we were well taken care of, showed us on the map where all the points of interest were and the local restaurants all in walking distance. We stayed in the room for a spell to rest and boost ourselves up for the climb down the stairs heading out for dinner. Queit deep sleep night not hearing the traffic, nor the trains from the station located across the street. In the morning a wonderful well supplied self service breakfast in the common kitchen. We had such a good time with the feeling the staff were looking out after us making sure our stay was a pleasant one. As we said our goodbyes I mentioned we would love to come back and stay at Stop & Sleep but I would not be able to conquer the staircase again. I was informed by the owner with a smile that the elevator is being built and will be completed soon. I had a inner chuckle thinking that’s Italian salesmanship. But sure enough at the bottokm of the stairs around the corner inside the entrance was the steel structure of the elevator. I thought to myself, get finished my friend and I will see you again very soon. I absolutely recommend this friendly comfortable top floor establishment. With the secure happy feeling to go out and explore the local gems making our stay more enjoyable. Many thanks for an unexpected fun experience …. I will definitely recommend you to anyone we know heading towards Udine.