Beautiful hotel, family owned and operated; there was a pride and soul to this place. The…read morerenovation was meticulously done. My room was beautiful and so nice to return to after long days of exploring the amazing region of Abruzzo. The staff gave me incredible service that included some fantastic recommendations for eating and imbibing in the area. I'm already planning a return - a presto

We can't say enough good things about Hotel Rojan. The location in central Sulmona was perfect. We…read morehad a lovely suite on the top floor. We were close to everything, but it was very quiet, and we had parking right outside the door of the hotel. Most importantly, Angela and her family were so lovely and accommodating. Angela provided us with wonderful ideas of places to see and things to do. She gave us handwritten notes and maps to help us plan our excursions. Angela helped with restaurant and bar choices and made reservations for us. Dinner at Cantina di Biffi, fabulous! We wish that we had planned to spend more days in Sulmona, and we hope to return as there are many other places to see. What a beautiful area, and Angela's enthusiasm for her region helped us enjoy it so much more than we probably would have without her guidance. We were in Italy for 10 days on this trip, and Sulmona was the best part of it. We also recommend the winery tour at Cantina Margiotta which is just 15 minutes from the hotel. We will definitely stay at Hotel Rojan again. Thanks Angela!

Albergo degli Olmi is the warmest most welcoming restaurant in Villetta Barrea. Every time we come…read moreto Abruzzo, we make a point of stopping by in order to taste their amazing homemade pasta with wild boar, their delicious grilled meats and the best desserts in the region. Over the course of the past 20 years we have never once been disappointed. An absolute gem and I highly recommend a stop by here.

The food, the service, the over the top "aiming to please" attitude of the staff and chef made this…read moreone of my best eating out experiences ever. My oldest son had a plate of grilled meats, my wife had ravioli stuffed with eggplant and buffalo mozzarella made with a fresh tomato sauce, my youngest had linguini (all past homemade/handmade) with sausage, truffles, fresh tomatoes, and I decided to have spaghetti all matriciana. Just a note. Pontecorvo is in Lazio, which is the region where that devastating earthquake took place just recently. The dish I ordered was originated in that town that was destroyed. The desserts were tiramisu and Pana Cotta. All this and more was accomplished with us unable to speak Italian and the Staff having a tough time with our English. But we all spoke "food". We asked for a bottle of red table wine to go with the meal. Nothing could have been better.We ended the afternoon meal with a discussion (remember we spoke only food!) about homemade liquors and traded recipes!!! I wish I lived here so I could go again and again.

On two occasions now, once last year and once this year, we had the unequaled pleasure of dining…read moreat the Belvedere in Campo di Giove. Both times when we arrived, the restaurant appeared to be closed (it was closed, actually). But both times we were treated to unbelievable meals prepared by la mamma di Gino. Abruzzo is known for the quality of the food and the cooking and the Belvedere is, imo, an example of the best of the best. On top of that we were welcomed in and fed like members of the family and after this second time...I wish I was one. The pictures of the food I uploaded practically speak for themselves. Although I had ordered the tagliatelle as a primi, we were both treated to a plate of the gnocchi because it was important that we try it. Some of the best I have ever had anywhere, and the first time I've seen it prepared with cauliflower in the sauce. It's hard to get a bad meal in Abruzzo but there are some places that are just mind-numbingly excellent and this is one of them, without a doubt.

Stayed their in September 2016. To say it was a fantastic time is really an understatement. The…read morefood is unmatched. The rooms are new and spotless. I cannot wait to return. John De Angelis

L'Ara Del Colle hotel and restuarant are a great find in the heart of Abruzzo. The name recalls the…read morefresh mountain air that the town of Cansano is famous for in Italy. Filomena and her family do all the cooking and provide family style hospitality in a beautiful Italian mountain setting. If you're interested in a unique travel experience away from the tours and want to sample some authentic local cuisine try the pasta guitarra with truffle (tartffo) or the tagliatella. For a secondo, the roast lamb and veal are prepared in the local tradition and are always great. Or try a pitcher of arrosticini skewers of mini lamb kebabs with a fresh green salad. The local wine is great. Breakfast is generous in the Italian style collazione with pastries, cereal and coffee/juices. The rooms are new, clean and well appointed. Try the front two that include large balcony spaces overlooking the piazza.. See a bit of the real Italy if you plan to visit this area and stop in at L'Ara dell Colle. Ciao

Perfect location, extremely clean. Sofia (sonia) very hospitable and will make your stay magical…read more Highly recommend if staying in Scanno!

The B&B in Centro Pacentro is a beautiful place to stay. The host and his mom were thoughtful,…read moregenerous with their time and made our stay enjoyable. Our room was very clean and large enough for two people to comfortably share the space. The main parts of the home open to visitors were immaculately kept and tastefully decorated with beautiful family heirloom of the five generations of ancestors. He had truly beautiful pieces of history. The breakfast was fresh, plentiful and offered a sumptuous variety of foods. Alberto could not have been more generous with his time and helpful knowledge and information. I hope to return once more.

Our stay at this Agnone B&B couldn't have been more charming. We stayed in a large guest room with…read morestone walls, a fireplace and a private bath at a very reasonable rate that included a traditional Italian breakfast and the use of the kitchen for the length of our stay. This ancient inn was immaculately clean and tastefully decorated with objects of art. Our host and hostess, Pasquale and Rosita, spoke English and gladly offered us guidance and advice on restaurants and local sites. The recommended short walk to the Belevedere park was well worth it for the beautiful views overlooking the valley. We particularly enjoyed the visit and fascinating tour of the Marinelli Bell Foundry, "Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli" which has been making bells for the last thousand years and is the official bell foundry for the Vatican. It is the oldest family run business in Italy and their bells are in churches the world over. The personal touch that we were offered really made our stay special. They even put us in touch with the local genealogist at the Bibliotece who helped us determine if our ancestors were born in the town. I highly recommend Locanda La Campana if you are planning a stay in Agnone. You won't be disappointed.