Places To Stay In Friuli-Venezia Giulia

• People who love wonderful scenery and refined inns should definitely plan to visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which has a surprising surplus of both. Perhaps the nicest place to stay in the whole region is Villa Luppis, a former monastery which is now an upscale and very atmospheric country estate. While being within close range of all the region's many sites, it is also a perfect alternative to staying in Venice. It has a daily shuttle to the city, as well as a swimming pool, gourmet restaurant, and cooking and wine appreciation lessons. From 110. EURO/night. Click here for more information.
  

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• Cormons (a lovely medieval town near Gorizia)
  • Felcaro (Via San Giovanni 45, 34071 Cormons; tel. 011-39-0481-60214, fax 630-255). Click here for their web site.

• Gorizia
  • Golf Club S. Floriano (Via Oslavia 5, San Floriano del Collio, 34070 Gorizia; tel. 011-39-0481-884-051, fax 884-052). This small hotel occupies a 17th-century manor house and features medieval furnishings and all sorts of creature comforts. The owners are renowned local vintners who leave a bottle of their own wine in each room. On the grounds are a swimming pool, tennis courts and golf course. Cooking courses are available in the summer, and the restaurant features an "authentic medieval meal." Breakfast included.

• Gradisca d'Isonzo
  • Hotel Franz (Viale Trieste 45, 99100 Gradisca d'Isonzo; tel. 011-39-0481-99211, fax 960-510). This pleasant hotel has bright meeting rooms and large, well-furnished guest rooms. Excellent bathrooms.

• Udine
  • Albergo Friuli (Viale Ledra 24, 33100 Udine; tel. 011-39-0432-234-351, fax 234-606). Only 200 yards from the old part of town, and near the autostrada, this is a rather featureless but well-run motel with 100 up-to-date rooms, one of which is suitable for the handicapped. There's ample parking, a swimming pool and restaurant.

• Cividale del Friuli
  • Locanda al Castello (Via del Castello 20, 33043 Cividale; tel. 011-39-0432-733-242, fax 700-901). This delightful little 10-room inn has great views, a sunny terrace and a reliable restaurant. About 2 miles north of town. Closed November 1-15.

• Pordenone
  • Park Hotel (Via Mazzini 43, 33170 Pordenone; tel. 011-39-0434-27902, fax 522-353). The city's largest and most modern hotel has excellent facilities for the disabled. Rooms are large and sunny and all the bathrooms have tubs, some with whirlpool.

• Trieste
  • Riviera e Maximilian's (Strada Costiera 22, 34014 Trieste; tel. 011-39-040-224-551, fax 224-300). The best place to stay in summer, because it is a mere 10 minutes from downtown, yet situated right next to Miramare Castle, with its own private beach. All rooms have balconies overlooking the water. Most have recently been remodeled, so make sure you get a renovated room. Breakfast included.
  • Al Teatro (Capo di Piazza 1, Trieste; tel. 011-39-040-366-220, fax 366-560). Located near the opera house, this old-fashioned hotel is simple and comfortable. Make sure you get a room with private bath. No air conditioning, no restaurant.

• Duino
  • Park Hotel (Duino 62/C, 34013 Duino; tel. 011-39-040-208-184, fax 208-185). A small hotel that overlooks the spectacular coast and surrounds its own swimming pool. Rooms are simple but comfortable and well-furnished. Most bathrooms are large. There is also a sauna, and breakfast is served on the very panoramic terrace.

• Tarvisio
  • Albergo Valle Verde (Via Priesnig 12, 33018 Tarvisio; tel. 011-39-0428-2342, fax 40764). A typical Alpine hotel in the country just outside of town. Tennis courts, ice skating rink, ski lift and gondola are just a few yards from the door, and the hotel has a restaurant and ample parking. Rooms are rustic and comfortable, with modern bathrooms.

• Sauris (a mountain village about 20 miles from the Austrian border)
  • Pa'Krhaizar (Frazione Lateis 5, 33020 Sauris; tel. and fax, 011-39-0433-86165). A fairy-tale stone house that has been lovingly restored to combine modern amenities with all the traditional charm of the area. There are only seven simple rooms, and the tiny restaurant is excellent.
  • Borgo di San Lorenzo (Frazione Sauris e Sopra n.3/F, 33020 Sauris; tel. and fax, 011-39-0433-86221). This is a great choice for skiers and hikers, because it offers self-sufficient apartments sleeping 2-8. All are modern and comfortable, but with the rustic log cabin look of a mountain retreat. They feature well-equipped kitchens, central heating, balconies, television, radio and telephone.

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