Il Ciocco Hotels

“Not part of the Renaissance Tuscany il Ciocco Resort & Spa, but that's not a bad thing.”

This complex of hotels, log cabins, restaurant and cycle hire is not part of the Renaissance Tuscany il Ciocco Resort & Spa. Although the entrance to the site from the main road is the same. We were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the hotel. The view over to Barga and beyond is lovely… more

This complex of hotels, log cabins, restaurant and cycle hire is not part of the Renaissance Tuscany il Ciocco Resort & Spa. Although the entrance to the site from the main road is the same. We were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the hotel. The view over to Barga and beyond is lovely. Our room was in the College Hotel, the building opposite Monteceneri Hotel where the reception is located. The room was a good size with a small balcony. Supplied with bottled water, coffee machine (a few pods), a desk and hanging area for clothes. The bed was large and very comfortable (we are very fussy). The bathroom had a shower and toiletries. We walked up the step road every morning for breakfast, very pleasant to listen to the birds and breath in the fresh mountain air. Breakfast was plentiful; fruit juices, coffee, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pastries, cakes, bread/toast, jams, honey, cheeses, hams, fresh fruit and yoghurt. We ate dinner at the Locanda Alla Posta restaurant twice during our week and enjoyed both meals. Overall we enjoyed our week at Il Ciocco Hotels.

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Positives: 1. A comfortable bed. 2. Balcony with seating and small table were good for the beautiful views though the balcony was above the road. 3. Room was fine, bathrobes, spacious bathroom. 4. The night we had dinner in the restaurant was delicious with pleasant staff. 5. Breakfast was ok, a … more

Positives: 1. A comfortable bed. 2. Balcony with seating and small table were good for the beautiful views though the balcony was above the road. 3. Room was fine, bathrobes, spacious bathroom. 4. The night we had dinner in the restaurant was delicious with pleasant staff. 5. Breakfast was ok, a nice dining space. Had all the basics you’d expect. The pastries, granola and sausages were very good. 6. Very clean everywhere. Negatives: 1. The staff were fine but one was incredibly unhelpful when I simply asked to borrow an umbrella because it was pouring down with rain but was told no. I would have to buy one for €15 despite there being at least 4 in the umbrella holder by the reception desk. 2. In room coffee facilities were ok but were outside the room shared with other guests (as well as a small fridge) and no milk option or services within the hotel. 3. European plug adapters didn’t work so we had to charge phones via the tv with the USB cable. 4. Tight walk in shower. 5. TV didn’t work. 6. On one morning there was a car rally race going around the hotel so very noisy. 7. Very remote so near impossible to walk to anywhere because to get to/from the hotel to a public road (not even a town), it’s a 4km hike up/down a steep road. Even for breakfast the restaurant was a 500m hike up from the hotel. Anyone with mobility challenges should avoid this hotel. 8. Must have a car or be prepared to pay for taxis if you want to do anything off site. Even their shuttle to Barga was €20 per person one way.

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