Grande Albergo Abruzzo

Well located on the lip of Chieti Alta, this economical albergo (hotel) offers panoramic views of coast and mountains. The Grande's decor is either unfashionably dated or agreeably 'olde' depending on your taste for flowery sofas and rotary dial phones, but there are other perks – such as the outdoor terrace, left-luggage facility, on-site restaurant and bar, and free parking.