[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Fior Suburban hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/56a2f32d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/b9466a9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/b446b50f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/3815b443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/42190716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies A poolside bar, a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Fior. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pet-friendly - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Parking included - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 9 - Oct. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=3808495&PinnedHotelID=3808495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Classic Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/3de0e2f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Single Room 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Frette Italian linens Separate bedroom Hair dryer - 151 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Classic Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/64067ca0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double or Twin Room 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Frette Italian linens Separate bedroom Hair dryer - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/eb9da0fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Frette Italian linens Separate bedroom - 280 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808500/3808495/dae66374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room Single Use 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Frette Italian linens Separate bedroom Hair dryer - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCastelfranco-Veneto-Hotels-Hotel-Fior.h3808495.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCastelfranco-Veneto-Hotels-Hotel-Fior.h3808495.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.68008%2C11.93941&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3LILdSc5VVbXl8fe4gC-Z3rMOug=) Via Dei Carpani 18, Castelfranco Veneto, TV, 31033 #### What's nearby - Villa Parco Bolasco - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Mura Medioevali di Castelfranco Veneto - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Castelfranco Veneto Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Golf Club Ca' Amata - 6 min drive - 3.2 km - Villa Emo - 8 min drive - 7.8 km #### Getting around - Castelfranco Veneto Station - 4 min drive - Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hospiteria Al Combattente - ‬17 min walk - ‪Kitsch Caffè - ‬9 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Jazz Bar - ‬15 min walk - ‪Pizzeria Da Toni - ‬16 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Fior Upscale hotel in the suburbs Consider a stay at Hotel Fior and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a firepit. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - Free bicycle rentals, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk - Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and laundry services Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Fior have perks such as first-run movies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator (31 inch wide door) - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Banquet hall - Lifeguards - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Frette Italian sheets ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Slippers ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels - First-run movies - Pay movies ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Electrical adapters - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per night Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.00 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.80 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.00 per day - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless transactions are available Property Registration Number IT026012A1IMWN6GHM ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation The seasonal pool will be open from June 03 to September 03 Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority. ### Property is also known as Fior Castelfranco Veneto Hotel Fior Hotel Fior Castelfranco Veneto Hotel Fior Hotel Hotel Fior Castelfranco Veneto Hotel Fior Hotel Castelfranco Veneto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Fior pet-friendly? > Yes, Hotel Fior allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Fior? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fior on Nov 7, 2025 start from CA $131.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Castelfranco-Veneto-Hotels-Hotel-Fior.h3808495.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hotel Fior? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Fior? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Fior? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hotel Fior located? > Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Villa Parco Bolasco, Mura Medioevali di Castelfranco Veneto, and Teatro Accademico. Castelfranco Veneto Cathedral and Vitivinicola Manera are also within 3 mi (5 km). Castelfranco Veneto Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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