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Hotel Grotta Azzurra

Via Alfieri 12 - Norcia (Italy)

Situated a few metres from Norcia’s main square, this hotel has been run by the Bianconi family since 1850, when it was a simple and charming inn.

The friendly and familiar atmosphere is complemented by an elegant restaurant decorated in a beautiful 16th century style with cross vaults.

During your stay, you can enjoy free access to the Salicone Sporting & Wellness Centre, located 250 metres from the hotel. The centre is equipped with an indoor and outdoor pool, a sauna, Turkish bath and fitness and body-building gym.

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Accommodation Policies

Check in	13:00
Check out	11:00
Cancellation / Prepayment	Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Terms and conditions	Your reservation is absolutely secure. All personal data is encrypted and will be processed in a secure way. We take the privacy of your personal data very serious. Your personal information will only be used to process your booking. We will not charge you any reservation fees for making this booking, nor charge your credit card. You will simply pay for your stay at the hotel. Cancellation is free of charge; provided you adhere to the notification period stated in the hotel cancellation policy.

Accommodation Facilities

General	Parking (fee required), Breakfast Buffet, , Free Parking, Pets Allowed
Activities	Hammam, Biking
Services	Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
Room Amenities	Museum Area, Old Town, City Centre
Food & Drink	Restaurant, , , Bar, Packed Lunches, Room Service
	Bicycle Rental
	Shops in Hotel, Souvenirs/Gift Shop
	Heating, Elevator, Family Rooms, Non-Smoking Rooms

Room information

The hotel has been renewed recently and offers charming rooms with new bathrooms. Those who love the old-fashioned atmosphere should not miss the deluxe 17th century-style rooms. Each room is different from the other.

Food & beverage

The beautiful 16th century halls accomodate the historic and renowned 'Granaro del Monte' restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Umbria.

Rediscover the genuine flavours of Umbrian cuisine in the setting of a national monument. The 'Il Granaro Del Monte' offers both large dining-rooms and smaller, intimate dining-rooms, where the guests can enjoy a refined dining experience in a medieval atmosphere.

Area information

The hotel offers countless ways to experience nature, cooking traditions and art first-hand in this fascinating land. Hotel Grotta Azzurra is located in the Mounts Sibillini National Park, close to the famous Piana di Castelluccio, the highest plateau in Europe. During your stay, choose amongst: trekking with a guide or by yourself, mule rides, mountain biking, art excursions, exploring caves, rafting, hang gliding, and courses on typical local cooking.

Travel information

By Car:
From the North-West:
- Take the Florence-Rome A1 motorway and exit at Valdichiana.
- Proceed on the E45 road for Perugia, then continue in direction of Spoleto.
- When you are 5 km from Spoleto, take the Norcia exit

From the North-East and the South-East:
- Take the Bologna-Taranto A14 motorway and exit at San Benedetto del Tronto.
- Proceed in the direction of Ascoli Piceno and then towards Rome.
- Soon after Arquata, continuing in the direction of Rome, you will find the Norcia exit to your right.

From the South-West:
- Take the Florence-Rome A1 motorway and exit at Orte.
- Proceed towards Terni and then Spoleto.
- 5 km after Spoleto, you will find the Norcia exit to your right.

By Train:
The nearest train station is in Spoleto (43 km).

By Plane:
The airport of Perugia S.Egidio is 90 km from the hotel. Take a minibus transfer service to the hotel. From Roma Fiumicino airport (200 km), you can also take the transfer service to the hotel.

Parking is available free of charge at the Best Western Hotel Saliocone (250 meters away).