Spello House Altana

We stayed at the Spello House a few weeks ago and, as I sit here to write this review, I find it difficult to aptly describe the outstanding experience we had while we were there! So outstanding in fact that we extended our stay by several days. Truth be told, I could have stayed there for the full two weeks we were in Italy—or maybe for a lifetime! From the perfect, above-and-beyond communication with our kind hostess Monica, before, during, and after our time there, to sweet Sonia who greeted us at the parking lot, carried my bags to the house and up the stairs and gave us a thorough orientation; to the house itself—every room, so well-appointed and charming; the bedrooms were spacious and luxurious; the kitchen was amazingly large and well-equipped with the added and unexpected bonus of finding a pantry and refrigerator full of wonderful foods and beverages (including a delicious bottle of wine!); every window opened to a lovely vista and the covered, penthouse patio on the roof was the ultimate! We spent every evening there and loved it, feeling so immersed in this ancient town and its Italian history and culture. I have never enjoyed the cooing of pigeons more! The location was perfect for long, leisurely strolls through the cobblestone streets of Spello with its lovely flower displays on the walls, stoops and steps of almost every home and business, great for a quick amble to nearby restaurants, and perfect as a jumping off point to visit other nearby Umbrian towns like Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto and others. But, after a day’s adventures, we were very happy to return “home,” to the Spello House. I will always be grateful for this experience. Thank you to Monica and Sonia for going above and beyond to make it so special!

Perfecto! Monica and Sonia are wonderful attentive hosts! They provided great restaurant recommendations. The apartment home is beautiful! It’s furnished with all the necessities in kitchen, living room, bathrooms and comfortable beds. The private balcony views are stunning during the day and evening. Looking forward to staying again! Thank you Monica and Sonia for a wonderful holiday. Looking forward to seeing you again! Ciao! :) Amy & Richard

The location in Spello within the walls and in the whole area was fabulous! It was very easy to visit all the local towns such as Spoleto, Perugia, Trevi, Gubbio & Bevagna.The terrace was beautiful! A great panorama! Everything was very generously provided, including a welcome pack & bottle of wine.

The only issues were opening the apartment door & the many steps to reach the apartment.

The location was ideal to visit Assisi and surrounding areas.

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Monica went above and beyond to ensure our stay was amazing. Including collecting and delivering us to our arrival and departing transport. She organised for us to go to an olive oil farm for lunch and to see the harvest and had great suggestions of places to visit. The place was well stocked with supplies. The washing machine and drying rack were a nice surprise after having been doing hand washing for weeks! Spello was a fantastic location to stay to explore the area. Parking was easy.

I’ve never stayed anywhere (hotel or apartment) where every need was anticipated and taken care of. Things useful in an apartment you might not be traveling with - coffee, butter, jam etc. And if you needed anything else no doubt Monica would have taken care of it. The apartment is stunning as is Spello. Very easy train connections and in the flat part of town if moving around with bags.

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It’s rare that all good things in life come together but our stay in Altana house in Spello was one of those occasions. The house is fabulous. Charmingly done with a real country feel but with all modern conveniences, including excellent air conditioning which was handy when the temperatures were in their 40’s. Located just inside the old city walls not far from the train station within easy walking distance to all the wonderful restaurants and shops, it is undoubtedly the best place to stay in Spello. But what makes Altana house truly special is the owner of the house. Monica is magnificent! She picked us up from the station, brought us back to the station, organised the best restaurants (even when they supposedly were booked) and helped us in so many other ways that we all thought she could run most countries better than their elected officials. Nothing was too much trouble and always accomplished with a wonderful smile.

Beware of the taxi service in Spello. There is only one company, and they are among the most expensive we have ever encountered anywhere in the world. In fact – if you do more than 2 trips, it’s cheaper to rent a car for the week.

Perfect location with great views Our host Monica met us and shared information on places to visit and restaurants. She was a gem! The apartment made us feel at home. Beautifully decorated and had everything we needed

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