Residenza IL Barone is a fantastic property located in the best area of Tropea. The main residence is more of a hotel and the other accommodations are more like apartments. I had assumed that I booked a room in a Hotel but unfortunately it was an apartment. Being in the main hotel has several advantages but the apartments were still very nice. Tropea is a beach destination like no other. Many reviews talk about a lot of steps and walking but that’s just the way it is. That being said, we had a wonderful experience and the owner and manager were very kind and helpful. Great place to stay.

Don’t be fooled into booking the “apartment.” Location is excellent, at Piazza Tre Fontane. The main room is drab & charmless, up 14 stairs. There’s a dining table & chairs, sofa, sideboard, mini-kitchen w/ frig sink & stove. Poor lighting: Only ONE lightbulb in the whole room. No Air conditioning: Claims to have a/c, but had only a portable unit on wheels with an extension cord nearby. Cool air came out the front; hot air came out the large exhaust hose loose on the apartment floor—inside! The owner said to stick the wide exhaust hose out the door. That left the door open 6”—thru which lotsa heat. The apartment does NOT have serviceable a/c. No Balcony: Claims to have a balcony; does not. Has a 4” ledge. No toiletries: Claims to have “free toiletries;” does not. Not one bar of soap. Climb up to bed: Bed is up a narrow spiral staircase; 14 stairs, 15” wide. If you are larger than slim, if elderly, if you have any problem with stairs, forget it. You can’t bring a suitcase up, or much of anything. If you get up during the night, beware: the bathroom is downstairs. Hot sleep: There is no a/c upstairs (or downstairs). No breakfast: This is not a B&B. There’s no breakfast.

The hotel Il Barone is fabulous. But this apartment is run as a completely seperate entity. The air conditioner is a portable one which only vents through an open window and it is downstairs. If you are there in winter-no problem. But summer can be very hot. We moved to the hotel (uncharge) and it was fabulous. I wouldn't suggest the apartment for young children as there are super steep steps without a barrier, and another spiral staircase. Again, the hotel and those who work in it are amazing, and turned our trip from uncomfortable to fabulous.

Very friendly and helpful hosts! Fantastic breakfast on the roof terrace with beautiful views! Would definitely stay here again!