La Riserva di Castel d'Appio

Service was good, be mindful this hotel is at the top of what is essentially a mountain. The drive up and down is actually scary to the point of wanting to avoid coming and going from the hotel. However There are no shops or restaurants within walking distance of the hotel therefore it can feel a bit isolating. Taxis are £25 euro each way into the local town. The food and drinks at the hotel is expensive and you will be charged 5 euro for a bottle of water which seems crazy and roughly 8/9 euros for a class of wine. The breakfast was lovely, lots of options and service was very good. The main attraction to this hotel is the view which is stunning. The pool area is also very nice and clean. It is overall pretty expensive but you are paying for the view. It is a family run establishment and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. We read the previous comments about the drive up to the hotel before booking but really could not appreciate just how unpleasant this was until we had to do it ourselves and how restrictive it made our stay. Overall nice hotel if you can stomach the drive. Pretty expensive. The mattress was also pretty hard and uncomfortable but got used to it after a few nights.

This family owned property was one of the finest experiences we have had on our trip. The views were spectacular, the restaurant was the level of service was extraordinary. I highly recommend a stay here. It is well worth the journey.

It is quite an adventure to get to that hotel. Tiny, curvy and steep road takes you to a top of the hill where the hotel is. Once you get there, the view is absolutely spectacular. This is a family run hotel and you can tell that in 70s-80s it was on top of it's game. Now it is bit outdated but still extremely charming. The food is great, service is nice and the views are amazing.

This is a family run hotel. Staff are very pleasant and helpful. Have been before and it still doesn’t disappoint. Our sea view room was actually a suite, spotlessly clean with balcony and fantastic views stretching as far as Monaco. Breakfast is buffet style with plenty of variety. Dinner is silver service with excellent food. Outside pool in lovely setting. Outside pool table and table tennis, both free.

Hotel and grounds not in pristine condition but family hotel with a lot of character. Charming staff. Access up a mountain lane gives enjoyable driving. Stayed in one of the suites which had excellent views of the sea and Monaco. Peaceful location about 10 minutes drive from the town.

This was a family trip with 3 kids and an adventure. We would return but we would hope for some improvement in the standard of the room (we had 2 family suites.) The views are amazing but the rooms and beds are dated and in need of a revamp. The factors which offset the shortcomings were the quality of the food and the hospitality of the "Boss" Mario. He truly made the trip (5 nights) memorable and very enjoyable. The pool is fantastic and the kids loved it! The set menu changes daily and is versatile and surprising. If the rooms and beds were improved, it would be a must visit.