Villa la Bianca

Although we were disappointed not to get the room we booked (refurbishment works were ongoing throughout the hotel), the room we were given was clean and tidy with comfy bed and a separate seating area with tv and minibar. We also had an amazing view of the mountains in the distance and were awoken by birdsong each morning. Both receptionists we met were very helpful.

We stayed 18-20 May and it felt like off-season, being the only occupants on our first night. There were lots of ongoing works both inside and outside the hotel and we weren’t sure they were ready for guests. The grounds themselves were quite bleak in their extensiveness and the pools could have done with a good clean. The restaurant, used for the buffet breakfast and evening meals, was quite basic and was not representative of the glamorous photos on booking.com or on the main website of Villa la Bianca. We ate there on our second night and were disappointed with the quality of the food, particularly for the Michelin star prices being charged - simply not good value for money although perfectly edible. In summary, I think this place would be great in high season with lots of guests to give it some atmosphere and when staff were more in the flow of providing the service guests naturally look for.