Palazzo Catalani

The resort and its setting

Palazzo Catalani is a timeshare property on Via Montecavallo in Soriano nel Cimino, a hill town in the Monti Cimini area of northern Lazio. Google's own description calls it an "unassuming hotel with elegant suites, plus a casual bar/eatery, a garden & a spa with a sauna" — and with a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 737 reviews, that understated reputation clearly works in its favour. It's an independent resort affiliated with the RCI exchange network, so owners here can trade their week for stays at other RCI resorts if they fancy a change of scenery.

The building itself has the feel of a converted palazzo rather than a purpose-built resort block, with suite-style accommodation, a small bar and eatery for casual meals, and gardens to relax in. The spa, with its sauna, is a genuine draw for owners who use their week for a quiet, low-key break rather than an activity-packed holiday.

The area and things to do

Soriano nel Cimino is a medieval town known for its castle (Castello Orsini-Albornoz) and its chestnut woods, which turn a striking colour in autumn. The wider Monti Cimini area is volcanic hill country, dotted with lakes, hazelnut groves and small hilltop towns, and is popular with Italian weekenders looking to escape Rome without a long drive.

Viterbo, the provincial capital, is known for its well-preserved medieval centre and thermal baths, and makes for an easy day trip. Lake Vico, one of the few Italian lakes formed in a volcanic crater, is close by and good for a walk or a swim away from the coast. Further afield, Rome itself is within reach for a day out, making this a workable base for owners who want both countryside and the option of a city visit.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Palazzo Catalani and no longer use it, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list it for resale or rent directly, owner to owner. You set the asking price, write your own description, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform — there's no bidding war and no obligation to accept the first offer. We charge a one-time listing fee to post your week; we don't take a cut of whatever price you agree with a buyer, so there's 0% commission on the sale itself.

Because Palazzo Catalani is affiliated with RCI, a resale buyer who completes a transfer will typically also gain access to RCI's exchange network under the resort's usual affiliation terms, in addition to use of their fixed or floating week at the resort. Exactly how the transfer is processed, what fees apply, and whether the resort's owners' association holds a right of first refusal are matters that lie with the resort's management or owners' association rather than with BidMyTimeshare.com — as a seller, it's worth contacting them directly before agreeing a price, so you can tell a prospective buyer exactly what the transfer will cost and how long it typically takes to complete. Buyers should always ask for the current annual maintenance fee and any transfer or administration fee in writing before finalising a deal.

Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for a specific set of dates, confirmation of which unit type and view they'll get, and a clear idea of what's included — so a listing that states the week number, unit size, and whether RCI exchange rights come with the rental (they typically don't, for a simple rental) will attract more serious enquiries.

Practical notes

Soriano nel Cimino is a hill town without a major rail link of its own; most visitors arrive by car, often via Viterbo or from Rome. Owners travelling in spring or autumn will find the chestnut woods and cooler hill-country air well suited to the area's walking trails, while summer brings warmer, drier weather typical of inland Lazio. As with any hill town, comfortable footwear is more useful here than beachwear.