Castello Izzalini Todi Resort

Only met Gianna briefly but she seemed very kind. The apartment was very clean and well organized. I was especially pleased with an adjustable thermostat to control the heat. Traveling in winter I find myself forced to open windows to cool the room, but this was very easy and reliable. Windows had wonderful views and interior shutters to darken the room completely - not even the annoying smoke detector light - best sleep ever! Thick soundproof walls. Bed was 10/10. Self service apartment with a list of chores. Check in between 4-7 pm. Couple spent a week with RCI and paid $117 tax and “resort” fees. Lots of cute towns to visit in 1-2 hours we mostly went to Todi on quiet 15 minute drive. I don’t know what you’d do without a car - no spa or workout room or anything.

Gianna, the reception manager, is a warm, welcoming introduction to Castello Izzalini; she is helpful and responsive to your needs and makes great recommendations for destinations, tours and activities in the area. We use the Castello as a base to explore towns in the area -- Todi, Deruta, Morre (our most recent find), Orvieto, Perugia, Foligno, Gubio, Spello -- all less than an hour's drive away. We always rent a car so that we will have maximum flexibility there. The guests at the Castello seem to generally find a way to get to know each other during the week, usually over a bottle of wine, sitting together and chatting with people from all over the world. The Kairos Cafe is a great bar (cafe, restaurant) located next door to the Castello. Friendly people at the Cafe, a nice place to start the day with a cappuccino and a pastry and end the date with a delicious dinner.

Stiflingly hot, no air conditioning, smell of rot, inflexible hotel worker, zero amenities, internet supposedly available in a ‘common room’ not at all in your own and rude local restaurant staff. Left after the second day and purchased alternative lodging. If you want a small room clean it costs $50.00 per cleaning…..3 towels for a family of 6 provided. No toilet paper provided over 7x days (we came back for final check out as no refund was possible). FALSE advertising. Avoid at all costs.