Castello Chiola  

Perched on a hill in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo, Castello Chiola is a pet-friendly castle hotel between Gran Sasso National Park and the Adriatic coast. Montesilvano is about 17.5 km away, Pescara Central Station ~20 km and Abruzzo Airport a roughly 40-minute drive. The city-center spot puts you steps from local sights like the Genti D'Abruzzo Museum and Chiesa San Pietro Apostolo.

This medieval manor wears over a thousand years of history — frescoed salons, cross vaults and fireplaces meet modern comforts. Rooms are all unique: Deluxe rooms with vaults, Junior Suites with sofa beds and full Suites with separate living areas. Expect Sky TV, minibar, air conditioning, safe, kettle and private baths — suites and sofa beds make it family-friendly, and small pets are welcome on request.

Swim in the outdoor pool with panoramic hilltop views and lounge on a large solarium. The courtyard Wine Bar and two panoramic terraces («La Majella» and «Gran Sasso») set the scene for events and evening drinks. Other touches include a billiard room, library, free unattended parking and elevator access — wake up to quiet, scenic mornings above town.

Three meeting rooms (with Cascella masters' paintings) and a grand Salone delle Feste for up to 200 guests handle conferences and banquets. A business center, event facilities, concierge and free Wi‑Fi in rooms and common areas support meetings and corporate stays.

Start with a continental buffet in the atmospheric Sala Chiola each morning. L'Antico Torchio restaurant serves à la carte gourmet dishes highlighting authentic Abruzzo flavors, and the cellar and Wine Bar showcase regional and national wines — perfect for sipping local vintages in the courtyard.