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Via Degli Spagnoli, 18, 60015 Ancona, Italy
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Ranked #7 of 14 Ancona B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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Portadown, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland
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“Don't try to eat in the restaurant.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

I arrived at this hotel at approximately 6:00pm on 3rd June, having driven all day from Clermont Ferrand in France. There is a spacious carpark and the hotel is clean and welcoming. The receptionist (male) spoke excellent English.

The room was quiet, spotlessly clean and with a wonderful sea view.

The problems arose when I tried to get dinner in the restaurant. When I arrived the restaurant had been set up for what was obviously a large group. Six young Italians had arrived just before me, to the very obvious displeasure of the waiter who was setting up a table for them, apart from the expected group. It was obvious that he was displeased as he was literally throwing chairs around the table and his facial expression was that of a very unhappy person.

When I asked for a table I was told 'The restaurant is full.' although it was not. The waiter made it very clear, from his expression and voice, that I, a non-Italian speaker, was not welcome.

I expressed my displeasure to the receptionist who told me that the restaurant was a problem for the hotel too, as it was managed by a different consortium. He suggested that I go to one of the local restaurants to which I replied that I had chosen to stay in Hotel Touring because it advertised a restaurant and that I did not wish to take the car out again as I had been driving all day. I was told that the restaurants were only a short walk away but the hotel is situated on a very steep hill and I was too tired to walk up it on return. (I am 69 years old.)
A compromise was reached - the hotel ordered a pizza to be delivered and I purchased wine from the bar. Imagine staying in a four star hotel, with a restaurant, and having to buy in a pizza to eat in the bedroom! Not entirely satisfactory.

By all means stay here as the hotel is comfortable but don't assume that you will be able to eat dinner in the restaurant.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Orsta, Norway
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“Close to the airport - that's all”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010

I chose this hotel out of it's location near the airport. Still I was hoping for a nice Italian coastal town as I would have some extra time after work. Beach is not a long walk (5 minutes downhill), but is blocked from view from the town by the railway walls. Access under the ground in small, narrow and low-ceiling corridors. Clean and safe, though.

Beach is fine - no need to go to Senagallia or Pesaro.

Town doesn't offer much, but is only a 10 min drive from Ancona. Ancona is neither the eastern coast equivalent of Florence, but good enough for killing time.

The hotel belongs to the 1980's - a time period I believe the staff is still stuck in. Not all the receptionists speak communicative English (wtf??). TV has only Bloomberg as the only non-Italian speaking channel.
Internet is required through a phone cable you can collect at the reception.

There is no, or little, info about the facilities to be found in the room - only a printed A4 sheet saying something in Italian about the restaurant.

I would not recommend this hotel to a friend, as I would suggest they find another nearer town or in Pesaro.

I am on business trip, so my demands are not high, but I think I would be dissapointed if I came here on holiday.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Huntington Beach, California
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“Great view if you can stay on the top floor”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2009
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Located midway between Falcona Maritima and Ancona. All trains stop in Ancona where you can catch a city bus B or C (buy tickets for E1.4 each at tobaconist before your board) to the horizontal location of the hotel (if the driver remembers to call out your stop). You'll then need to walk 4-steep blocks upward.

A summertime resort hotel, we stayed in the off season. Although there were plenty of empty rooms, we were placed initially on the second floor until I asked to be moved upward. Up top--well, see our photo of the view.

Ample breakfasts are served on the ground floor, and an independently-owned restaurant, known for its gourmet wines is located in the basement. We had good meals in both.

  • Stayed November 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Saint Neots
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Stay at your peril - Italian Fawlty Towers”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2009
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Arrived at 22.30 on 20/9. The room was spacious and comfortable, but the nightmare lay ahead. Having driven from Napoli, I was very tired and in bed by 23.00. Not realising the implications of being adjacent to the lift, I was awoken virtually straight away with a constant stream of guests. This kept going through the night with guests coming-and-going, shouting at the tops of voices and banging room doors. Having not slept for more than a few minutes at a time throughout the night, I went to reception in the morning to be faced by a female version of Basil Fawlty telling me it was not their fault as the hotel was busy, full AND I should have complained to the night porter when the doors were being banged (like I could see who the people were and what room was being opened/shut. The grumpy receptionist refused to even discuss a discount again citing the fact that it was my fault I and the fault of the other guests...and I paid €86 for the privilege! Do I recommend this hotel? Yes, I recommend that you stay as far away from this dump as humanly possible.

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Stayed at this hotel before a trip to Croatia. It is a little far from downtown Ancona, and the streets are very busy. So, walking very far is out of the question. If you are traveling to Ancona by train, this hotel is actually closer to the smaller train station (Falconara- I think) and so you should avoid the central station. The hotel has nice views of the ocean. The restaurant was small but good with excellent service. Rooms were satisfactory, although the lack of a shower curtain resulted in many wet bathroom floors. It is a nice place to stay for a few days on vacation or business. The best thing about the hotel was the service- the hotel clerk was very helpful in helping us organize our stay. I would recommend it to anyone who does not need to be in central Ancona and just needs a nice, relaxing place to stay.

  • Liked — clean, comfortable, nice staff
  • Disliked — remote, hard to walk around neighborhood
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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