Where to Stay
Central Italy is not nearly as popular for tourism as other areas such as Rome and Tuscany, so there are bargains to be had both in the cities and the countryside.
The price code for the hotel listings below is $ = 200 or more per night, per room.
Jolly Hotel Ancona
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The Jolly Hotel Ancona is part of a popular chain and is located in the heart of the city's shopping district, near the cathedral and train station. It's a short distance from the regional airport, so it makes for a convenient overnight stop either the day you arrive or the day before you depart Central Italy. Standard rooms come with air conditioning, cable television, private telephones, hairdryers, and more.
Hotel Sporting
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This five-story, ocean-view hotel in Ancona offers ninety-nine guest rooms, a conference room for business events, and an on-site restaurant that specializes in fresh fish dishes. Breakfast is complementary, and there is laundry service available. Rooms come with satellite television, wireless Internet access, private bathrooms, and more. The website is in Italian only at:
Sangallo Palace Hotel
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Located in the heart of Perugia (and offering special deals for the annual Eurochocolate Festival), the Sangallo Palace Hotel is within walking distance of virtually all the city-center tourist attractions. A swimming pool and gymnasium are on site, and all guest rooms have air conditioning, satellite television, high-speed Internet, direct telephone lines, and hair dryers. Some rooms have hot tubs for an extra charge, and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Hotel Iris
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Also in the city center of Perugia is the Hotel Iris, a building that dates to the seventeenth century and is famous for its fresco-decorated ceilings. Rooms include private showers and televisions, and there is a public terrace that surrounds the hotel as a relaxation area during the warmer months. Rooms come in single-, double-, and triple-bed configurations, and prices change depending on the season. Breakfast is available for an additional 5 per person.
Hotel Ambra
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This family-run hotel in Pescara was built in 1950 and completely renovated in 2000. It's within walking distance of the Adriatic coast and offers an on-site restaurant, meeting room, and laundry in addition to traditional guest services. Each of the sixty-one rooms has a private bathroom, satellite television, air conditioning, free WiFi, and private telephones. Some rooms have balconies.
