Welcome. As the premiere resource for travel information in and around Soriano nel Cimino, Italy, DiscoverSoriano receives frequent inquiries from future guests of Palazzo Catalani. This page has been created to help Palazzo Catalani guests better understand how the two resources relate to onme another and how we can and cannot help.

What is Palazzo Catalani?

Palazzo Catalani is a time share hotel located in Soriano nel Cimino, Italy. It is operated by Diamond Resorts (previously Suntera), and is frequently booked through the Global Resorts Network, a multi-level marketing supported travel network. The palazzo attracts a great deal of people from the United States and England, being Diamond’s only resort in Italy. It is a beautiful building that was once the home of the Catalani family (close friends of Paola’s family), and was converted into a time share hotel. The rooms are beautiful, and by all accounts we have heard, their service is excellent. However, DiscoverSoriano.com and Palazzo Catalani are in no way affiliated.

How does DiscoverSoriano.com relate to Palazzo Catalani?

DiscoverSoriano and Palazzo Catalani have no reciprocal agreement or collaborative relationship, however we both cater mostly to guests from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Palazzo Catalani does not offer the same tours, cooking classes, in-room amenities, U.S. point of contact, airport pickup service, gps, etc. that DiscoverSoriano does. Furthermore, Palazzo Catalani does not book any DiscoverSoriano offerings on behalf of their guests. nor does DiscoverSoriano offer any booking services on behalf of Palazzo Catalani.

Does DiscoverSoriano recommend Palazzo Catalani?

Yes. Palazzo Catalani and DiscoverSoriano cater to two very different kinds of guests. Palazzo Catalani offers a much more hotel-like experience, while DiscoverSoriano's experience is more about integrating into Italian culture during your stay. In other words, when you walk into the Palazzo, you will be surrounded only by hotel staff and other foreign guests. They have a front desk, an in-hotel restaurant, etc.

On the other hand, DiscoverSoriano is quite the opposite. A DiscoverSoriano home is a fully self-contained residence that has been completely outfitted with first-class everything, but is integrated into Italian village life. The person next door is not a tourist... they live there. Our guests shop in the local fruit stands and grocers, they become part of the fabric of life in this little Italian village.

For the person that wants the traditional hotel experience, the Palazzo is absolutely beautiful, and by all accounts we have heard, their service is excellent. Their rooms are stunning, and their staff is very friendly and helpful.

Does DiscoverSoriano help Palazzo Catalani Guests?

Yes. We are always happy to help all visitors to Soriano, no matter where they are staying. We want you to have the best possible trip to Soriano no matter what the case. If you are a future Palazzo Catalani guest, we will be more than happy to help you and answer any questions you may have. Simply call or e-mail us, and we will treat you in the same way we treat our own guests. But please do keep in mind that we do this strictly as a courtesy to you. We have had some Palazzo Catalani guests call us with certain expectations as though we were either part of the hotel, experiencing financial gain, or had some resposibility with respect to their reservation. We have absolutely nothing to do with your Palazzo Catalani stay, but are always happy to extend a friendly hand where we can.

Does DiscoverSoriano offer its services to Palazzo Catalani Guests?

Yes. Guests of Palazzo Catalani can participate in our week-long cooking and culinary tours. If you are a guest of the Palazzo and would like to participate in our week-long tours, we offer a discount of US$300.00 per person as you will not be taking advantage of our lodging accomodations.

Additionally. you may be able to take part in single day tours and classes with us and join one of our existing tours for a day or more. Please keep in mind, however, that we only offer the day tour and class options based on availability. If we have room for a particular day between 7 and 30 days in advance, we are happy to make room for you. If you would like to reserve a spot more than 30 days in advance, we require that you either book the full week tour, or we will put you on a waiting list to see if there is space 30 days before our tour. The reason for this limitation is that our classes and tours are very limited in size and tend to sell out quite often. If we were to give you one space in in one class during a given week, it would force us to block out that space for the entire week.

Can Palazzo Catalani Guests extend their trip with DiscoverSoriano?

Yes. This is not at all uncommon. Many people have stayed one week in the Palazzo, and extended their stay in our village homes. Additionally, many groups have come to Soriano with some people staying in the Palazzo, and others staying in our homes. However, with respect to tours and cooking classes, we can only offer them while you are our guest, or if it is a mixed group, at least part of the group is our guest.

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