Relais Ducale

Gubbio is a delightful medieval town. What a treat to stay in part of the Ducal palace right on the dramatic main piazza! The staff were excellent-so friendly and helpful. Our room had a fabulous view of the piazza and the Umbrian hills. The palace is very old so rooms are on various levels with various elevators plus some stairs in places. It makes for an adventure to find your room! The breakfast was good with eggs, yogurt, cheeses, cold meats, fruit and many sweets. There is a small bar both inside and outside on the piazza in nice weather. There are two lovely large gardens on different levels in the hotel. Close to lots of restaurants, shops etc.

Relais Ducale Our bags were taken to our room (to our surprise) via stairs and elevator. Our room was spacious, always warm & looked out at the hotel’s back garden. We had a comfortable bed, plenty of storage & a basic bath. We were also provided with history of the local area. The staff was a well oiled team, helpful and accommodating. The hotel’s entrance was across from Palazzo dei Consoli & Piazza Grande. Along the street we found many ceramic artist’s shops, featuring hand painted majolica, to our delight! Near by you can take an elevator to Cattedrale dei Santi Mariano e Giacomo. Gubbio is definitely a serious hill town and we stayed at the very top of it. We were directed by the hotel to park at the Funivia Parcheggio lower level and it was free! Later that day we took the very unique Funivia Colle Eletto up the hill to the Basilica of Saint Ubaldo. Highly recommended! Another hotel detail is that it was were the TV series Don Matteo was filmed for Italian TV’s Rai Uno. The Hotel has the chess table set up outside the hotel's entrance with Don Matteo's beret and the police inspector's hat. Don Matteo (English: Father Matthew) is an Italian television series that has been airing on Rai 1, Italian national television's first channel, since 2000. The protagonist of the series is Father Matteo (portrayed by Terence Hill), a Catholic priest in a parish of the town of Gubbio, Perugia. He is also known for his unrivaled talent in investigating local crime stories. Father Matteo is a wise and respected person who really manages to understand people's problems, and always appears to be willing to help. Thanks to his charm and positivity, he often helps criminals on their way to redemption and he always convinces them to confess their crimes and to accept their responsibilities.

Absolutely stunning location and wonderful views. Loved it and can't wait to go back. Such an interesting and idiosyncratic building, great fun to explore, super staff, in a really lovely town. Parking is not easy - we parked outside the city walls and walked, but being a hotel guest effectively gets you a night's parking permit within the town, if you dare to negotiate the medieval maze of streets!

This is a strikingly attractive hotel in the centre of Gubbio with several well kept and attractive gardens at different levels. The view from our balcony was magnificent and the room itself was very well furnished. The staff were without exception helpful and efficient.

Everything in this hotel is wonderful - beautiful room well heated and great bed. Staff are friendly and helpful and there is a warm atmosphere throughout.