Alla Corte Di Re Federico

The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the place felt quiet and private. We spent almost two weeks in Federico's house. The apartment was clean, had all the amenities, and was close to central Lamezia Terme, with pharmacies, delicatessens, supermarkets, bars, pizzerias, restaurants, and plenty more nearby. I’d highly recommend it.

The owners were discreet, friendly, and always ready to help, and the rooms were so clean with thoughtful details that we felt at home. We’ve just left this peaceful little haven and are already sad to go. The relaxation area was a lovely extra, and the price was good too. We’ll be back next year. Thank you so much! Linda

One evening, I asked TDAB#3 if my two cousins, aged 8-10, could stay and said I’d pay for them. He agreed. They played with an inflatable rubber ball for about three minutes at 8:49 pm while we were having coffee. I have a photo. A “man” across the street then said he wanted to report the unregistered guests. He also complained that “his dogs,” whose condition you can imagine, shouldn’t have to “bark” because my children were playing. I was just offering their mother coffee and showing her where my nephew would sleep. I called the owner, very annoyed. First I was told the man was the real manager of the B&B, then that it was about not disturbing the neighbors, and then that noise isn’t allowed after 10 pm by law. This was at 8:49 pm, during a three-day town festival with firecrackers and stage music going until 1 am. The children were playing with the ball on the terrace, which I’ve photographed. Dogs bark for other reasons, and surely I should be able to play with a ball on a paid holiday. The terrace was filthy, with rotten oranges on the floor. I’ve included a photo of that too. The gentleman WROTE TO ME saying I should LEAVE THE APARTMENT AND GET MY MONEY BACK. My relatives left, OFFENDED by what had happened. The owner asked me to email the children’s documents and pay an extra €70 for the night. At 9:25 pm he came to give me the key mentioned in the other review and said, “I’ll give you the rest and you can leave tomorrow morning.” I told him the situation was intolerable and said he had to GET MY MONEY BACK IN FULL OR I WOULDN’T MOVE. I told him the washing machine wasn’t earthed and had been giving me electric shocks for three days. I offered to show him the problem and told him to try it barefoot, but he refused to touch it and said he’d never had complaints from his many customers. I’d also been washing in cold water for three days because the boiler couldn’t manage four showers. I couldn’t wait 20-30 minutes for it to refill. I mentioned the “famous” plumber he’d told the first TDAB #1 “should come over, ma’am, for a little something,” without saying what for. Maybe it was because WATER DRIPS INSIDE THE WALL 24/7. Believe me, it makes it hard to sleep in the downstairs room with the sofa bed next to the bathroom. There’s also a little window with a transparent curtain that lets in light at 6 am. Exposed cables are right by the shower with no glass. He said they weren’t connected. The hairdryer has no heat at all, so if you’re crazy enough to stay here after reading all this, bring your own. The pool’s hydromassage works on one side but not the other. Watch out on the terrace: lemons and oranges can fall on your head, which happened to me and my son. You can trip over the robot’s cables or fall into the HOLED chair at the outdoor table. My seven-year-old was sitting there, and luckily I caught him. There was nowhere to hang our clothes until Thursday, the day of the argument, when I finally found a clothesline. I didn’t get breakfast any day except Tuesday evening, after I asked for a liter of milk and a pack of coffee pods. There were three children and one adult, all paying. On Saturday evening, he brought me a bag of Sisa croissants, Nutella, premium jams, and Sisa milk. In the end, “his magnanimity” meant letting me stay, even though I’d packed my bags and was waiting for my money back. I’d told him I’d found another hotel far from the center for €100 a night for four people. He said, “Impossible, I’m the most expensive in Lamezia Terme, no one charges more than me given my .)” Be careful coming and going. They leave the gate open, and the dog jumps on people for parties. Everyone can do as they like, but my son is afraid of the dog and didn’t want to go out or come back in. The upstairs shower has no curtain or glass, so water gets all over the bathroom and you spend half an hour cleaning it up each time. Continues in part 3.

The apartment was cozy and had all the amenities, in a beautiful setting. The pool and hot tub, sofas, and armchairs were part of a great relaxation area. There was even a covered lounge where we could watch a movie or listen to good music. Definitely worth checking out.