How to rate 5-star accommodation? Then more, if you visit such place 1. time? To tell the truth: this hotel itself was tourist attraction for us. After booking We set out to look for the sights of the surrounding area. After 2-3 hours checking (photos about 40-50 different hotels) some principles still was clear: plastic furniture, tables in a restaurant without linen etc. are forbidden. Furniture must be "long-life" (classic style) - and so expensive. As 4-star hotel can be almost "whatever owner think". In territory all Italy there was dozen hotels with 5 star and less than 100EUR/ night. The cheapest 2-3 definitely was´nt 5, but 4-star. Vigna Nocelli (situated "in bad place" = not near the sea) was the cheapest to accomplish minimum-demands (B&B: Beauty +Breakfast). Although breakfast was adequate, what some 4.5-star cruise ships offered was still more plentiful! In last morning (Mon. = single guests) air condition in restaurant was turned off. Probably biggest pools of all Italian hotels that are "not in use": "olympic pool" (50m) +the huge pool are "just for photos" (just married-partys etc.) - real swimming happen in little (25x15m) pool. Although hotel situated some 50-70m from highway, there are still noice in night (if walking outside).

Parking was "outside" (in mid-day was absolute necessary to waite some 5-7min, before air condition of car cooled inside temp. to some 40C celsius). Compared the lots of millions of euros spent to constructions, the cost of covered parking places still maybe 1% of all.

The staff at Vigna Nocelli are what make this hotel 5*. I was extremely impressed by everyone’s friendliness and hospitality. The wonderful couple (I cannot recall their names) working on the reception desk were extremely helpful, smiley and with impeccable customer service skills. The food and wine were also good - especially the pasta dishes. We had two delicious meals, while at the hotel, served by the fabulous Mario, who went out of his way to make our dining experience extra special. From the Maintenance staff to the cleaning team, to the gentleman that helped us with our luggage - everyone provided a 5 star service.

Bungalow style - Big rooms with a bath and king size bed, nice outdoor, close to the parking spot. Room service. Quiet place.

It needs some attention- some more cleaning and fixing facilities, place is understaffed. No gym.

The environment was pretty nice, there are swimming pools for use, however was possible to use only the small for swimming :-(. Rooms are quiet, clean every day, there nothing bad to say about the room.

For 5* hotel the breakfast is under expectation. It is typical Italian breakfast with a lot of sweets, there were no warm meals like scrambled eggs, omelet, sausages, etc. I was really missing some vegetable. Also could be more types of cheese, ham, prosciutto.

The rooms are spacious as is the bathroom. Parking very good and secure. The hydro- jacuzzi was fun. The dining room was spectacular. Breakfast had different types of warm croissants and you can squeeze your own orange juice.

No ice in the bar. Dinner menu was prepared each day but was almost the same. It felt like the chef was absent on the last night, we had dinner twice only 2 days a part and the main course was the same, with 2 choices. Could not have lunch as we didn't reserve (didn't know we had to).

The rooms were spacious

The pool area wasn’t very tidy and the breakfast was very mediocre. Also not many people staying but ate in a big room which didn’t feel cosy.

Location is nearby different attractions

The facilities need to update, shower, light fixtures, heating system etc.

This is a big hotel with a very nice style. The staff was very friendly.

It is a bit run down and the food (we had dinner and breakfast) was rather uninteresting.

Pool was great.

Restaurants too far. Breakfast uninspired

grounds and pool

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