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3-star hotel in the centre of Gradisca d'Isonzo with restaurant, pizzeria, garden and free private parking, ideal for stops between Friuli and the Slovenian border.

4-star hotel in the historic centre of Gradisca d'Isonzo, between the Collio and Isonzo vineyards, with a traditional restaurant, wellness area and free parking.
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Hotel Franz is a 4-star property located in the centre of Gradisca d’Isonzo, a fortified town in Friuli Venezia Giulia, just a few minutes from the A4 motorway exit.
The rooms, furnished in a modern style with designer furniture and wooden floors, are air-conditioned and equipped with flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with shower and toiletries. Some room types offer garden or pool views, while the Wellness Room features a private sauna: a range designed for both business stays and relaxing weekends.
The hotel offers buffet breakfast, a traditional restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi, as well as an area with an outdoor pool, gym and spa. The location is convenient for exploring the wineries of Collio, Isonzo and Carso, and for reaching Udine, Trieste, Cividale and Gorizia. Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 6 km away, while the centre of Gradisca, with its Venetian fortress, is a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Hotel Franz offers eight room types, all air-conditioned, with wooden or parquet floors and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Sizes range from 16 sqm for the Economy Rooms to 40 sqm for the Junior Suite, the largest option and suitable for three people thanks to the combination of a double bed and an extra single bed.
Among the available options are rooms with garden or pool views, ideal for those looking for more light and an outdoor outlook, and the Wellness Room with private sauna, designed for those who want a touch of wellness in their room. The Superior Rooms offer larger spaces and a generous shower, while the Economy Rooms remain the most compact choice but complete with every essential comfort, including minibar, safe and tea and coffee making facilities.
Recently renovated room with wooden floor, among the most compact options in the property. A twin bed configuration is available on request for those who prefer two separate beds.
The largest room type in the hotel, at 40 sqm and with capacity for three people. Recently renovated, it can also accommodate a three-single-bed configuration on request, ideal for families or small groups.
Spacious, fully renovated room, larger than the Economy rooms, with a large shower in the private bathroom. The bed arrangement can be changed on request between a double bed and two singles.
The most compact room type in the hotel, with a private bathroom featuring a bidet, bathrobes and toiletries. Complete with flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and safe.
Same size as the standard Comfort room, but overlooking the hotel garden. The private bathroom offers a bidet and toiletries, while the room is equipped with minibar and safe.
Garden-view version of the Superior room, with the same generous 26 sqm size but with the addition of an indoor seating area. The private bathroom features a bidet and hairdryer.
The only room in the hotel with a private sauna, and the largest among the doubles at 36 sqm. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and bidet, while the living area is furnished with parquet flooring, wardrobe and safe.
Same compact size as the standard Economy room, but with the addition of a shower with chromotherapy, an exclusive feature of this room type. Complete with minibar, safe and tea and coffee making facilities.
Hotel Franz offers guests a complete wellness area, with an outdoor pool, gym, sauna, hot tub and spa room, as well as outdoor spaces with a garden, sun terrace and bicycle rental options. The property is fully air-conditioned and soundproofed in some rooms, with a 24-hour front desk and concierge service.
For dining, the hotel offers an on-site restaurant, a bar, coffee shop and in-room breakfast option, with attention also given to special diet menus on request. Private parking is free of charge, as is the WiFi connection throughout the property.
General services include luggage storage, laundry and ironing service, lift and rooms accessible for guests with disabilities. Security is ensured by CCTV, key card access and a fire alarm.
Hotel Franz is located in the heart of Gradisca d’Isonzo, a 14th-century Venetian fortified town on the Isonzo River, just steps from the shops, restaurants and wine bars of the historic centre. Parco della Spianata is just 200 metres away, while the fortress and city walls can be reached on foot in a few minutes.
The property is also convenient for those arriving by car or train: the A4 motorway exit is about 5 minutes’ drive away, Sagrado railway station is 2.1 km away and Redipuglia station is 3.9 km away. Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport is about 6 km away, a practical option for those flying in from outside the region. Nearby are also Duino Castle, about 15 km away, and several historic sites in the Collio and Carso areas.
The area is particularly known for wine production: the wineries of Collio, Isonzo and Carso are easy to visit in a day, with tastings and excursions through the vineyards. In the warmer months, the area is well suited to walks along the Isonzo River and visits to urban parks such as Parco Ungaretti, while in any season it is possible to organise trips to Udine, Trieste, Cividale del Friuli, Grado and Gorizia, as well as cross-border excursions to Slovenian casinos.
Guests at Hotel Franz particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the comfort of the rooms, appreciated with a score of 9.4. Cleanliness is also very high, while the value for money and location remain solid, though slightly lower than the other categories.
No, Hotel Franz does not allow pets inside the property.
Yes, Hotel Franz has free private parking reserved for guests of the property.
Yes, Hotel Franz offers a buffet breakfast included in the stay, served daily to guests.
No, Hotel Franz does not allow access for children and does not offer cribs or extra beds for little ones.
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Yes, Hotel Franz offers a wellness area with outdoor pool, sauna, gym and hot tub available to guests.
Check-in at Hotel Franz is possible from 2:00 PM, while check-out must be completed by 11:00 AM on the day of departure.