Room Count: 7 Rooms
Torre di Moravola
Perugia, Italy
7 Rooms
Italy isn’t exactly hurting for impressive small hotels, but Torre di Moravola stands out all the same. Frankly, they had us at “thousand-year-old Umbrian hilltop watchtower converted into a seven-room boutique hotel,” and that was before we ever saw inside. For while the exterior may be a thousand years old, the interiors are as modern as they come.
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West Room
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Forest Suite
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West Suite
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East Tower Suite
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North Tower Suite
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West Tower Suite
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South Tower Suite
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Main Tower Suite
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Loc Moravola Alta, Voc San Faustino, Montone, Perugia, Umbria, 06014, ITA
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Torre di Moravola
Perugia, Italy
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taly isn’t exactly hurting for impressive small hotels, but Torre di Moravola stands out all the same. Frankly, they had us at “thousand-year-old Umbrian hilltop watchtower converted into a seven-room boutique hotel,” and that was before we ever saw inside. For while the exterior may be a thousand years old, the interiors are as modern as they come.It may have a little something to do with the owners. Christopher Chong is an architect, a former Norman Foster associate, and his wife, Seonaid Mackenzie, is a designer. And what they’ve done is more than a renovation. Within the outer shell of the tower they’ve constructed an entirely new inner structure, with seven strikingly modern suites arranged around a central stair.
This turns out to be a surprisingly green way to build. The old stone walls keep temperatures stable, and the central stair gives rise to convection currents which ventilate as well as any air conditioning system. And the suites, with their stone walls and sunken baths, stay remarkably comfortable, despite their minimalism, while solar panels have made the hotel very nearly electrically self-sufficient.
Most unexpected, perhaps, is the rooftop infinity pool, with obviously wide-ranging views of the tower’s surroundings; there’s also a spa set in the forest with its own views of the valley, equipped with a sauna, a marble hammam, and a jacuzzi on the terrace. Meanwhile the restaurant follows the slow food philosophy, and you’re minutes from the ancient town of Montone, which offers other options, none of them particularly fast. As Italian countryside getaways go, it’s hard to do much better — and as a design pilgrimage it’s practically a religious experience.
Please note: Torre di Moravola is open seasonally from the end of March through mid-November.
Room Count: 7 Rooms
West Room
Only Club members can view insider rates
Forest Suite
Only Club members can view insider rates
West Suite
Only Club members can view insider rates
East Tower Suite
Only Club members can view insider rates
North Tower Suite
Only Club members can view insider rates
West Tower Suite
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South Tower Suite
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Main Tower Suite
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Services & Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- EV Charging Station
- Concierge
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Need to Know
Check in: 1:00 PM, Check Out 10:30 AM
• There is a no smoking policy within the rooms.
• The property is not suitable for children between the ages of 2 and 12.
• Baby cots are available at a cost of €25 per night.
• Extra beds for children between the ages of 12 and 18 are €50 per night.
• Extra beds for persons of 18 and over are €100 per night.
• A corkage fee of €15 applies to any wines / spirits provided by the guest to be consumed within the public spaces at the property.
Location
Loc Moravola Alta, Voc San Faustino, Montone, Perugia, Umbria, 06014, ITA
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Overview
West Room
Forest Suite
West Suite
East Tower Suite
North Tower Suite
West Tower Suite
South Tower Suite
Main Tower Suite
The Story
Italy isn’t exactly hurting for impressive small hotels, but Torre di Moravola stands out all the same. Frankly, they had us at “thousand-year-old Umbrian hilltop watchtower converted into a seven-room boutique hotel,” and that was before we ever saw inside. For while the exterior may be a thousand years old, the interiors are as modern as they come.
It may have a little something to do with the owners. Christopher Chong is an architect, a former Norman Foster associate, and his wife, Seonaid Mackenzie, is a designer. And what they’ve done is more than a renovation. Within the outer shell of the tower they’ve constructed an entirely new inner structure, with seven strikingly modern suites arranged around a central stair.
This turns out to be a surprisingly green way to build. The old stone walls keep temperatures stable, and the central stair gives rise to convection currents which ventilate as well as any air conditioning system. And the suites, with their stone walls and sunken baths, stay remarkably comfortable, despite their minimalism, while solar panels have made the hotel very nearly electrically self-sufficient.
Most unexpected, perhaps, is the rooftop infinity pool, with obviously wide-ranging views of the tower’s surroundings; there’s also a spa set in the forest with its own views of the valley, equipped with a sauna, a marble hammam, and a jacuzzi on the terrace. Meanwhile the restaurant follows the slow food philosophy, and you’re minutes from the ancient town of Montone, which offers other options, none of them particularly fast. As Italian countryside getaways go, it’s hard to do much better — and as a design pilgrimage it’s practically a religious experience.
Please note: Torre di Moravola is open seasonally from the end of March through mid-November.
It may have a little something to do with the owners. Christopher Chong is an architect, a former Norman Foster associate, and his wife, Seonaid Mackenzie, is a designer. And what they’ve done is more than a renovation. Within the outer shell of the tower they’ve constructed an entirely new inner structure, with seven strikingly modern suites arranged around a central stair.
This turns out to be a surprisingly green way to build. The old stone walls keep temperatures stable, and the central stair gives rise to convection currents which ventilate as well as any air conditioning system. And the suites, with their stone walls and sunken baths, stay remarkably comfortable, despite their minimalism, while solar panels have made the hotel very nearly electrically self-sufficient.
Most unexpected, perhaps, is the rooftop infinity pool, with obviously wide-ranging views of the tower’s surroundings; there’s also a spa set in the forest with its own views of the valley, equipped with a sauna, a marble hammam, and a jacuzzi on the terrace. Meanwhile the restaurant follows the slow food philosophy, and you’re minutes from the ancient town of Montone, which offers other options, none of them particularly fast. As Italian countryside getaways go, it’s hard to do much better — and as a design pilgrimage it’s practically a religious experience.
Please note: Torre di Moravola is open seasonally from the end of March through mid-November.
Services & Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- EV Charging Station
- Concierge
- Yoga
- Free parking
- Outdoor swimming pool
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Bikes available
- Lounge
- Garden
- Wood burning fireplace
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
Hotel Policy
Check in: 1:00 PM, Check Out 10:30 AM
• There is a no smoking policy within the rooms.
• The property is not suitable for children between the ages of 2 and 12.
• Baby cots are available at a cost of €25 per night.
• Extra beds for children between the ages of 12 and 18 are €50 per night.
• Extra beds for persons of 18 and over are €100 per night.
• A corkage fee of €15 applies to any wines / spirits provided by the guest to be consumed within the public spaces at the property.
West Room
Heated stone bath and shower
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed and is approximately 226 ft²/21 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- heated floor
- Heated stone bath and shower
- patio
- soaking tub
Forest Suite
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed and is approximately 322 ft²/30 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- central heating
- heated floor
- hot tub
- rain shower
- stand up shower
- steam sauna
- terrace / balcony
West Suite
Heated stone bath; View of Olive Groves
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed and is approximately 333 ft²/31 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- heated floor
- Heated stone bath; View of Olive Groves
- soaking tub
- sofa
East Tower Suite
Sunken stone bath; View overlooking Carpini Valley
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed and is approximately 344 ft²/32 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- heated floor
- separate bedroom
- soaking tub
- Sunken stone bath; View overlooking Carpini Valley
- terrace / balcony
North Tower Suite
View of Caprini Valley
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed or 1 Single/Twin Bed and is approximately 344 ft²/32 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- central heating
- heated floor
- separate bedroom
- soaking tub
- View of Caprini Valley
West Tower Suite
Split level suite; View overlooking Valley
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed and is approximately 355 ft²/33 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- heated floor
- separate bedroom
- soaking tub
- Split level suite; View overlooking Valley
- terrace / balcony
South Tower Suite
Split level suite
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed or 2 Single Beds and is approximately 559 ft²/52 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- heated floor
- separate bedroom
- soaking tub
- sofa sleeper
- Split level suite
Main Tower Suite
Large L Shaped Heated Bath; watchtower gallery
Bedding
This room features 1 Queen Bed or 2 Single Beds and is approximately 2368 ft²/220 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- central heating
- fireplace
- heated floor
- Large L Shaped Heated Bath; watchtower gallery
- separate bedroom
- soaking tub
- stand up shower
- terrace / balcony
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