Palazzo Petrvs
Creative and chronicled
Sand-stoned city central
History has had a classically cool makeover at Palazzo Petrvs, a regal nine-room retreat in Orvieto. At first glance, interiors are grand yet muted, but it’s in the details beyond perfectly plastered finishes and lofty ceilings that give this 16th-century palazzo its edge. Vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson lamps cast a gentle glow over bold accents, seemingly modern artwork draws inspiration from the Sistine Chapel’s frescoes, and entryways are etched with the names of Roman nobility. Even the restaurant, in an adjoining converted church, is a one-of-a-kind wonder – just like the ancient city that awaits behind your artfully restored doors.
Facilities
Rooms
Nine, including two suites.
Checkout
11am; earliest check-in is at 3pm. Both are flexible, on request and subject to availability.
More Details
Rates include a Continental and buffet-style breakfast. Eggs can also be made-to-order for an additional charge.
Also
Unfortunately, the historic layout of Palazzo Petrvs isn’t suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Free Internet Access
Laundry
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
At the Hotel
Laundry service and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV with Chromecast, air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making kit, minibar, free bottled water, and bespoke bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
There may only be nine rooms in this repurposed palazzo, but picking just one is still a struggle as original features (vaulted ceilings, sand-stoned walls, and restored fireplaces) are deftly paired with bold fabrics and contemporary decor. View-seekers will do well with room three, a Deluxe option, which overlooks Via del Duomo and its eponymous cathedral. If it’s a little extra space you’re after, opt for the striking Suite Executive, where natural light floods through arched windows, a private plunge pool awaits on the terrace, and a private entrance adds an air of exclusivity.
Packing Tips
A passion for pasta and your finest film camera.
Children
Little Smiths of all ages are welcome, though the hotel isn't specifically geared towards children.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Dine by candlelight under one of Coro’s grand candelabra chandeliers.
Dress Code
Italian designers – vintage Versace and classic Cavalli – will stand strong in such palatial settings.
Hotel Restaurant
Set under the sweeping arched ceilings of a renovated 16th-century church, Coro Restaurant pairs refined Umbrian fare with an opulent setting that’s primed for dreamlike dinners. Head chef Ronald Bukri (whose successful globetrotting career has included a stint at London’s Sketch) uses locally sourced ingredients to whip up seasonal dishes – the Pajata risotto puts a creative twist on a Roman classic, a zesty clam linguine is served with lentils and lemons, and spaghetti is seasoned with Parmesan and paprika. If decision-making isn’t your forte, opt for the 10-course tasting menu and sample a little bit of everything. Equally divine light lunches are dished at the hotel’s bar, Gocce, for those seeking some midday indulgence.
Hotel Bar
Come evening, Gocce transforms into a moody cocktail bar, where mixologists shake up creative concoctions against exposed brick and bold striped interiors. During the warmer months, aperitivi are poured alfresco beside the terrace’s climbing vines.
Last Orders
Coro is closed on Mondays, but plates up dinner from 7.30pm until 10.30pm six days a week. Lunch at the bar is served from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, and drinks are poured from 6pm to midnight.
Room Service
There’s a separate room service menu, that’s available daily from 8.30am to midnight.
Planes
Rome’s two airports (Fiumicino or Ciampino) are each around an hour and a half by road from Palazzo Petrvs. In summer, international flights serve Perugia, a 60-minute drive from the hotel. Staff can arrange private transfers from Perugia for €240 each way (€290 for a minivan) and both of Rome’s airports for €390 each way (€450 in a minivan).
Trains
Orvieto train station is 10 minutes by road from the hotel, and is served by a direct route from Rome. From Piazza Matteotti station, a 90-minute drive away, direct trains head to some of Italy’s major cities (including Florence, Arezzo and Bologna).
Automobiles
If you’re planning on exploring beyond the hotel’s gates, a set of wheels will be a good idea. Orvieto is just off Italy’s longest autostrada (A1), so routes around the region should be fairly easy.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Orvieto is a charming 13th-century city set atop a volcanic cliff in Umbria’s Terni province, and Palazzo Petrvs puts you right in the centre of its old town, making the historic hotspots a natural first stop. Explore the underground world with a guided tour of the city’s 440 caves, excavated over 2,500 years ago. Above ground, Orvieto Cathedral is a 14th-century Roman Catholic building, aglow with a honeycomb-like network of gold mosaic tiling, and the towering Torre del Moro that looms over Corso Cavour. Etruscan artefacts line the walls of the Museo Claudio Faina e Civico and Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and the Chiesa di Sant-Andrea is worth a visit for its curiously carved bell tower.
As is true of most Italian sojourns, food is a focus, and cooking classes are a sure way to learn the most from local culinary extraordinaires – head 30 minutes out of the city for pasta making and wine tastings at Decugnano dei Barbi. The hotel can also arrange boat trips on Lake Bolsena, horseback riding in the Umbrian countryside, and ceramics classes for those who’d rather keep two feet firmly on the ground.
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