Filippone Hotel & Ristorante  

In Gioia dei Marsi, about 1 km from the town center and set close to the foothills of the National Park of Abruzzo. A family-friendly, pet-friendly base for exploring nearby Gole di Celano and La Guardia.

The hotel’s 48 guestrooms are simple and comfortable, with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, safes and desks. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. The property sits framed by parkland and touts hearty local cuisine and good regional wine.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, rent bicycles and soak up sun in the solarium. There’s a kids’ playroom, ping-pong/table tennis, picnic and barbecue areas, and a tour desk for local excursions. Concierge services, daily complimentary reception, babysitting (surcharge), 24-hour room service, area/airport shuttles (surcharge) and free self-parking are all on offer. Pets are welcome.

A business center, meeting room and a 2,691 sq ft (250 m²) conference center make events easy. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, lobby newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry and free self-parking round out practical services.

On-site ristorante and bar/lounge serving local Abruzzo flavors and regional wines. 24-hour room service and a daily complimentary reception give plenty of chances to mingle and sample the food.