Hotel Relais I Presdi

The breakfast was simply marvellous for this price: fresh orange juice, not the packaged fake kind, plus yoghurt, jams, marmalade, croissants, tarts, cakes, seasonal fruit, eggs and bacon. There was real Italian espresso, or whatever else you fancied. The waiters were discreet and diligent, without hovering or measuring what you ate. 95/100. Service and cleanliness were perfect. Owners of English hotels ought to come and learn here, I’m afraid. 100/100. Our suite was spacious, charming and elegant, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a south-facing terrace. Bathrobes, large towels, and very comfortable beds. The view from both the room and terrace was wonderful. 90/100. From the terrace, with chairs and a table, we could watch the lagoon and green woods at sunset, then enjoy the morning sun. The hotel is quiet and peaceful, yet just a stone’s throw from Orbetello’s centre. All the restaurants are less than a 10-minute walk away. 90/100. The garage was a little small, but handy since it’s within the hotel grounds. 80/100. In Germany they don’t have hotels like this. In the UK you’d need a five-star hotel for the same experience, and probably less cleanliness. 100/100 for the price. Verdict: 92.5/100, equivalent to five stars.