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Hotel Information:
Hotel Name :
Grand Hotel Italia
Grand Hotel Italia
Address : via di Piazza del Popolo 13,
ORVIETO, 5018 IT
ORVIETO, 5018 IT
Description
Location.
The Grand Hotel Italia is located in the historic centre of Orvieto, Italy, next to the People's Palace, 100 metres from the cathedral and 400 metres from the old town. Orvieto train station is five kilometres away.
Hotel Features.
Built in the 19th century, the five-storey Grand Hotel Italia combines traditional features with modern comfort. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city from the garden terrace or relax in the lobby where a television and complimentary newspapers are provided. The hotel also has a reading room with sofas and an open fire. Safe-deposit boxes are located at the 24-hour front desk where multilingual staff are on hand to assist with travel and tourist arrangements. Laundry services can be arranged and parking is available nearby.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room which has indoor and garden seating. A selection of drinks and light snacks is served at the hotel bar and cafe.
Business amenities include a conference room with wireless Internet access and seating for up to 60 people.
Bird watching is a popular activity in the hills around Orvieto and there are many hiking and biking trails which visitors can explore.
Guestrooms.
The 46 air-conditioned guestrooms at the Grand Hotel Italia have warm colour-schemes and antique-style furniture. All rooms are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial telephones, Internet connections, safes and minibars. Private bathrooms have handheld showers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. Beneath the streets of Orvieto is a maze of tunnels and caves dug into the soft volcanic rock, dating as far back as 6 BC. St Patrick's Well is another must-see site with two spiral staircases descending 62 metres to the water.
Area Attractions :
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Orvieto Cathedral - 100 metres
--> Old town - 400 metres
--> Orvieto Underground (tunnels and caves) - 600 metres
--> St Patrick's Well - 800 metres
--> Bolsena Lake - 20 kilometres
--> Todi (Medieval town) - 35 kilometres
--> Spoleto (Medieval town) - 45 kilometres
--> Viterbo (Medieval town) - 45 kilometres
--> Perugia (Medieval town) - 80 kilometres
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Driving Directions :
From Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO):
Distance to Grand Hotel Italia is 150 kilometres, approximately two hours' drive.
Getting there.
The Leonardo Express runs between the airport and the Termini train station in the city centre every 30 minutes. The journey time is about 35 minutes and single tickets cost 9.50 EUR. The Terravision shuttle bus runs between the airport and Termini station. Taxis to the city centre cost about 60 EUR, and taking a metered licensed taxi is advised. Trains from Rome to Florence stop at Orvieto. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around.
Buses run throughout Orvieto and main car parks are connected to the city centre by a minibus service, bus lines A and B and by the funicular railway. Bus tickets can be purchased in bars, tobacconists and news agents. A surcharge is added to the price of tickets bought on board buses.
Driving directions.
From the airport, take Highway A1 towards Florence.
Exit at Orvieto.
Proceed to Piazza del Popolo.
The hotel is 100 metres ahead.
Room Information :
Name: Standard room Description: One double or two twin beds. Simple, modern decor accessorised with antique-style furniture. Air conditioning, direct-dial phone, minibar, satellite television. Name: Single room Description: One twin or one double bed. Simple, modern decor accessorised with antique-style furniture. Air conditioning, direct-dial phone, minibar, satellite television. Name: Superior room Description: One double or two twin beds. Simple, modern decor accessorised with antique-style furniture. Air conditioning, direct-dial phone, minibar, satellite television. Balcony with views.Extra Amenities
Continental Breakfast