I came for a long getaway weekend but did not resist going further the next morning. The name of the place is Ristorante Albergo Villa Ciconia but the restaurant has been closed since some time. The front desk was friendly giving some indication where to eat but they were completely outdated, 2 out of three indications were closed for a... more

My wife and I stayed at the "Villa Ciconia" with other friends as part of a mini-break and to attend a wedding in nearby "La Badia". The hotel is an old stone manor house with lots of character and an impressive stone staircase leading to the rooms above. Our room was of a decent standard if not particularly opulent and... more

First, the Ciconia was spotless, with large rooms and roomy bathroom. Nicely renovated to keep the feel of the old manor house but not over-decorated. I liked the feel of the plain stucco walls, wide hallways and old woodwork, which gave a slightly monastic feel. Set in a small park, the Ciconia gate is right on the highway louping around... more

We were attracted to this hotel firstly by the fact that it was included in the "Charme and RelaX" guide, an Italian guide to hotels and guest houses of a generally very high standard. The blurb started by describing the hotel as being "In the green of the Umbria country and just outside the beautiful town of Orvieto"- Wrong: it... more

An interesting building with beautiful grounds and pool. The rooms are extremely large and the ceilings are way up there. Furnishings and beds were OK. Staff was helpful, but not very welcoming. The restaurant is closed Monday, the night we were there, so the staff directed us to a restaurant just up the road. It was probably the best dinner... more

The managers of Villa Ciconia had done a good job restoring the building and recreating a suitable atmosphere for a villa of this kind. Sometimes ‘character’ hotels like this one tend to be overstuffed with pretentious furniture, paperwall, drapes and lace. This is not the case of Villa Ciconia with its terracotta floors, white walls and spartan furniture, so it... more

Very nice hotel in an interesting 16th century building. . Extensive grounds are beautiful and very refreshing after a day walking around Orvieto. Room was nicely decorated and quite comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Excellent restaurant added to the atmosphere. Easy to find the hotel since it is only a few minutes from the autostrade. The drive to... more

The hotel is fine. It has fairly large rooms with minimal ambience. It is pretty clean and the beds are mediocre. The staff is among the least friendly that we encountered in all of Italy; they do not have the Italian warmth as most hoteliers do. Perhaps it a good place to stay during high season, but during slow times,... more

My husband and I spent the night of November 3, 2004 at the Villa Ciconia. The hotel provided the finest accommodations on our three week trip, and the price (E130) was very reasonable for this type of hotel. Even though our room was not the deluxe one with the old furnishings, it still was very roomy, and the bed had... more