“Relatively convenient to the ferry, good view, but a slight hike to the center”

We spent two nights at this hotel in April 2009. Once we figured out where it was, we were pleasantly surprised. One should look for the hotel sign immediately after leaving the ferry landing area that points to a narrow road (Via Quercia) leading away on the right side of the church. You can also take a staircase from the main road (Baldassarre Cossa). The service and accommodations were as good or better than to be expected from similarly priced hotels in Italy. The view of the town, especially at sunset, is quite nice. It does take a 10-15 minute walk to get to Via Roma, where most touristy things are (restaurants, shops, etc.), but it's kind of nice to stay away from all the madness of that area.