The city of Ancona, Italy is in the central part of the country and is renowned for its production of musical instruments, such as accordions. Motels in the area accommodate tourists coming to enjoy activities in the mountains of Monte Conero, Monte Astagno and Monte Guasco as well as in the numerous natural parks.
Hotel Monteconero - Badia di S.Pietro, originally Camaldolite Abbey, is on top of the Conero promontory in Conero Regional Park. The hotel offers views of the Adriatic Sea and the hills of the Marches. There are 50 guest rooms in the former monastery, and nine guest villas. The hotel has a swimming pool and a tennis court. Hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails run throughout the surrounding area of Conero Regional Park. Monteconerois Restaurant carries the name of Macheronee author Teofilo Folengo. Folengo was also known as Merlin Cocai during his visit to St. Peter’s Abbey. The hotel's restaurant serves local specialties and wine, and has views of the coast and hills. Giacchetti, in Portonovo, serves seafood specialties from the Adriatic Sea. The restaurant is only open April through August each year.
The Hotel Europa Ancona, in the Ancona Towers district, began operation in late 2004, and it has 62 guest rooms. Nearby tourist attractions include the 15th-century church San Francesco delle Scale and the Arco di Traiano. La Moretta is a family-run restaurant that has been open since 1897, and serves Marche and Ancona recipes. Popular items on the menu include La Ciotola as well as Spaghetti al sugo di scampi. Sale Grosso, in front of Mole Vanvitellia, serves a la carte seafood meals with local ingredients.
The Excelsior Hotel la Fonte is on Portonovo’s bay in Conero Park. Terraces with flowers and fountains are scattered across the grounds. Some of the 70 guest rooms have balconies. A swimming pool and tennis courts are on site. The Golf Club Sirolo is six miles from the hotel. Sala Ninphae offers diners an intimate atmosphere with live piano music.
The Grand Hotel Palace is in the middle of the city with views of the harbor. The palace was the home of nobleman Rocchi Camerata. Teatro delle Muse, Universita di Economia and a shopping area are all close to the hotel. There are 40 rooms available on five floors. The hotel has a special club section of rooms with concierge services. Roof Garden offers a breakfast buffet in a room with panoramic views.
