Hotel Barbieri

This is not a luxurious hotel but the surroundings are stunning. The food has been good and the staff are so friendly that they can’t do enough for you. We are on a saga trip and have been made to feel so welcome. The views from the terrace are astounding

We loved the welcoming friendly interaction with the family Barbieri and their employees! Great service, Great food, Great place! Thank you for a Great 4 days! The view from our room to Altomonte was historic. The San Donato Chestnut Festival was a mix Of new and old. Thank you!

We were on an “all inclusive” tour when presented with this hotel, first impressions were good. It scores on its location high on a hill opposite the town itself on the opposite hill. However, on detailed inspection, the hotel is dated. The rooms were small and basic. Ours was gloomy and the TV didn’t work nor the air conditioning. You can never be certain how much a tour company dictates what you receive but whilst we found the food acceptable it was not great. There was a limited menu, all pre-booked the day before and served plated. The included wine was little more than “petrol”, absolutely undrinkable. The wine on offer for sale is little better. It is family run and they work like Trojans and are accommodating and friendly. We were looked after very well. Perhaps we were at the end of the season but the hotel looked undermanned with areas blocked off and all in all, uninviting. There is absolutely nothing in the vicinity and to walk to the town on the opposite hill is a hard “slog” and it has very little to offer other than a small church and a viewing square at its peak. The bar was frequently unattended and the lounge gloomy and uninviting. A nice terrace invites but here the service is erratic. Three nights here was more than enough.

Stayed here for three nights as part of a Titan tour. Apart from the group, there appear to be few other guests staying. Staff were great really friendly, not all could speak Italian though this wasn’t a problem. Swimming pool was good, though sunbeds had seen better days. As it was so quiet the pool bar wasn’t open, so if you wanted a drink you had to go up the stairs which was a shame as I’m sure if we had had pool service we would all have drunk more if served by the pool. My room had a beautiful view over the town. Room was clean, shower was a bit small but at least the water was hot. Food was good, one night we were taken to the hotel’s restaurant in the old town. Food there wasn’t great but we had so traditional music for entertainment.

The hotel gives the appearance of being lifted from a film set. It is 500 feet high and situated on one side of a valley. The town is on the other. There is a terrace over looking the town with seating and large umbrellas. Several bedrooms have a balcony providing a panoramic view of the countryside. and town's church on top of the hill. There is a lovely view of the town in the evening when it is lit up. The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere as it is family run. Items for breakfast suit all tastes. You pre-order your evening meal. The pool area is a good place to relax.

This is a family run hotel, perched on top of a hill in the village of Altomonte. You need transport to get anywhere. The views from my balcony were stunning, I could see the sea on my right and mountains in front and to the left of me. The food was satisfactory, staff were pleasant. Tea and coffee making facilities available in everyone’s room. Every evening we were there, there was a party on the terrace. The parties could get quite loud but I just put my earplugs in. The family own and run the Cantina restaurant on top of another hill and we had a very pleasant evening there with entertainment provided by 2 more members of the family. Although it was mid June and Italian school holidays, the hotel was very quiet. Old fashioned room keys with heavy fobs made sure you left them when you went out or didn’t take them with you when you left. We didn’t have to pay a tourist tax at this hotel.