Hotel La Pace - Experience

This property was a last minute booking, as another was logistically further out in the countryside with very little transport. A local I met on the train helped my family from the train station. What we found was a a treasure of history it’s location. The hotel was built by the late father who served in the war effort of capturing mount Cassino 1944. La pace is peace in Italian. The hotel holds a lot of memorabilia from the time. The hotel is frequented by family members who relatives served and perhaps died fighting for mount cassino and the st Benedict’s monastery at the top of the mount. Personal ledgers and written logs with pictures and family history are in the hotel, from various countries around the world. A unique time capsule with walking or bus tours to the rebuilt monastery. There are lots of local shops cafes and eateries, it’s surrounded by the Italian mountains in the countryside, very relaxed and locals with the help of Google translate were very kind and friendly, la pace is an Italian word I adore and is unique in its pronunciation, great rooms, breakfast is a Italian countryside buffet of various delights, a history buffs dream location and stay for knowledge and culture.

What an experience. We came to revisit where my partner's father served in WWII and couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. Pino, the general manager, gave us HOURS of his time discussing the Allies' participation in the War, the role they played, and Italy's part in the War too. We watched videos and gained invaluable knowledge and insight thanks to this wonderful man and his passion for the history of Cassino. The hotel is fabulously located, with a great view of Montecassino and the Abbey. It's comfortable and spotless, but its true value is in its memorabilia and its informative manager who goes the extra mile. Oh and the breakfast is great too!

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-La Pace is THE place to stay if you are there for the Battle of Monte Cassino -The owner Pino Valente knows almost everything about the battle, has hundreds of books that you can use and has original pieces like helmets, guns etc in the lobby. -He organizes walking tours -Nice comfortable room with a view on Monte Cassino -Typical Italian breakfast with many cakes but also cheese, ham, hard boiled eggs, yoghurt and toast bread -Very good location close to the road to go up to the monestry -Free parking in front of the door

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Pace and would highly recommend it. The hotel is equipped with modern amenities including an elevator and bathroom fixtures. The breakfast was great including eggs, meat, cheese, yogurt and a wide variety of pastries and fruits/juices. Cappuccino and other coffees were brought to the table each morning. The best part of the visit; however, was the wine-and-cheese/pizza presentation of the Battle of Monte Cassino, and owner Pino's personal stories on the impact of the war. His family was hiding in the Benedictine Abbey during the bombing. His passion is to present interesting information and perspectives on the WW2 battle to the current generation. He speaks English well and his staff is very welcoming and helpful. Our visit to La Pace turned out to be the most interesting stop on our Italian vacation.

Pino, a third generation resident of Cassino, was extremely helpful with instructions on hiking up Monte Cassino and his wealth of knowledge on the battle that took place there was very interesting and informative. He speaks wonderful English as well. Our room, #21, was very clean and comfortable and the view from our room of the Abbey was spectacular. Wonderful breakfast each morning. All of the staff were super friendly. Pino was wonderful and gracious. Staying here felt more like staying with friends, than a hotel. Highly recommended.

The hotel is very well positioned with a fine view of the monastery. Like most of the property in Cassino it was constructed in the mid 1950’s so is beginning to show its age, that said it was perfectly serviceable and certainly my room ( 10) was most acceptable. The proprietor is the principal asset to the hotel , he is an easygoing and genial host to whom nothing is too much trouble. on the first night that we stayed he organised buffet with wine etc , after he gave us a talk about the war the town , and his family experience’s . The next day he offered to take us on a conducted tour of the town showing us all the importance landmarks with connections to the last war . Every day he arranged different trips which he accompanied us on to various battlefields etc . It must be said that with out his knowledge, and guidance our four day visit would not have been so interesting.

Excellent choice, especially if you want to immerse yourself in the war events that took place here in WW2. Very kind and caring treatment by the owner. He gave me very important instructions to take the bus to the abbey that leaves from Piazza S. Benedetto, (at 09:55 h), without which I would probably have had to take a taxi. Very careful decoration, with museum pieces and photographs that refer to the battle.

Great place to stay. Everyone very friendly and helpful. Room was great and a nice breakfast. A visit to the Abbey of Montecassino is an amazing experience. If you are interested in the Battle of Cassino this is the hotel for you. Pino is very knowledgeable about this Battle and is happy to pass on his knowledge. There are many books and memorabilia available to peruse. Thoroughly recommend this hotel

Beautiful view of Monte Cassino and the Rocca. Also liked the WW2 focus of the hotel as that was what we came to see in Cassino (would also recommend visiting the Roman amphitheatre and archaeological museum). Pino the owner is very knowledgeable about WW2 history - there is an excellent display of exhibits and artifacts in the hotels public areas) - and helpful. Good breakfast also.

Everything was good, the hotel is comfortable and clean in a good location. The breakfast is really good, especially because they offer cheese, ham, and egg besides pastries. The staff is super helpful.

Just a small thing: during our stay it was pretty cold in Italy, so heating could have lasted longer to make the nights even more comfortable.