Calamandrana Hotel Guide - Michele Chiarlo hotels in Calamandrana, Italy.

"Fantastic place"

"This hotel has no idea about hospitality. The first thing we have heard when we arrived after transatlantic flight and a long night drive was:" you didn't park at the right place it's a place for stuff. We have a party so the parking lot is busy". No help was offered with luggage. Not even the idea if they could get the car keys and park the car themselves as they do in the decent hotel. So we had to drag the suitcases through the gravel parking lot. No luggage racks in the room. So you have to put your luggage on the floor and be on your knees while unpacking and taking your stuff out. Seems like epitome of eco-friendly. Nobody on the reception after 9:00 p.m. so if you need something go help yourself . No fridge in the room. If you want to chill your wine or store the cheese in this cheese and wine country go help yourself. By the way there is no phone in the room so if you want to call reception there is no way to call no matter what you need toothbrush or help. No wine glasses in the room. When ask for 2x glasses, we were told we will be charged 5 euro per glass! 10 euro for 2 empty glasses! Yeah, hospitality! Have been traveling throughout Europe, never had been asked to pay for empty glasses! New level of "f** you" by these guys! At 23.36 party music is coming through the window. Our room is on the opposite side of the building from the restaurant, so music is, probably, very loud. I can hardly imagine what other guests are experiencing. "

"Elize and Ruud are super nice, friendly and caring hosts and made me feel welcome. The apartment is also very spacious, everything is newly furnished. The house is located in a green, tranquil area, has a marvelous views on the old town and Castello Gancia, yet the town of Canelli with its lovely cafes, shops and market can be reached quickly on foot. The area offers many possibilities for excursions. About 1.5 hours to Genova or 1 hour to Savona to the sea or nearby there are many hiking trails through the beautiful vineyards or cozy little towns. This time it was a short holiday, but I will definitely come back and stay with Elize and Ruud."

"We cannot say enough about this home away from home! From the incredible information we received about the region, well before we arrived, to the warm welcome and assistance while staying in a foreign country. The home is a treasure to stay in with its ancient history and that of the surrounding buildings, but delightfully modern, exquisitely renovated and private. It was adorned with joyful art and decorated so simply and tastefully. The garden was so quaint and inviting! Our stay here was absolutely perfect!"