Reviews of Palazzo Arrivabene B&B

The Palazzo Arrivabene B&B is an amazing place - truly palatial entry hall and stairs, and super comfortable reception rooms with massive ceilings and grand doorways. You ARE in a palace!

Very good food in a communal dining room

It could have been even better with a kettle

A warm welcome from even before I arrived. I lost my crown the night before my arrival and wonderful Claudio made a call to his personal dentist and I had an appointment to have it cemented in the very next afternoon after my arrival. The ambiance of this Palazzo is so wonderful. The fantastic breakfast is far superior to what I expected. I really appreciated the many tips for where to eat and enjoy an Aperitivo. And, I learned much about local history when Claudio took time to chat with me at breakfast. I even met his sweet 90 year/old mother!

the total elegance

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This hotel is in an excellent location. The interior is an absolute treasure. You are actually staying in a former palace with fresco paintings on the 20 foot high ceilings. Truly magical. Claudio and his mother Luciana are delightful hosts.

I am quite picky about my pillows, so I do think the pillows could’ve been a little softer:).

The peaceful and gracious environment.

Palazzo Arrivabene was a dream place to stay. A beautiful palazzo, with a wonderful interior, and very clean and stylish too. Claudio and his mother are immensely charming and their help and breakfasts were wonderful. There is no better way to discover Mantova, or any other city in the neighbourhood, than by staying in this place.

Really a beautiful Palazzo as described, but better, because it is also a home. Luciana and Claudio were such gracious and helpful hosts, and you felt so looked after. The residence is full of history, huge elegant public rooms, more intimate bedrooms, with brand new bathrooms. The breakfast really is superb, fresh fruit, special cereals etc, and the most wonderful selection of cakes (mostly made by Luciana) and pastries. As noted by others, there are stairs, but your bag is deftly carried up by Claudio.... the whole experience of Mantua was heightened by staying here. Very well located too.

We loved everything!

Palazzo Arrivabene wasn’t just a place to stay for the night, it was an experience. Claudio and his delightful mum were so welcoming , and you could tell they wanted you to enjoy their home and hospitality.

Historic and beautiful, close walk to train station and the main sites to visit

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Everything about our stay was special - from arrival to departure. Personal, special attention was paid to all details and we were made to feel as if we were staying in the home of friends. The bedroom was massive with slippers and dressing gowns provided, breakfast at the long table in the exceptional dining room was delicious and plentiful (delicious local cheeses, salami made especially for Claudio, plentiful pastries, etc.) and the lounge, freely available for our use was magnificent. Our very own palazzo in the centre of Mantova with a key to the front door. Claudio arranged a transfer from the airport on arrival and both he and his mother were charming hosts. 2 other couples were also staying at the same time - one couple had visited 10 times so that is plenty of recommendation. The location was central but in a quiet street and only 5 minutes walk to the station if required. Very easy walk to all sights, shops and restaurants and such a beautiful city to visit.

If I really wanted to be picky, the pillows could have been softer (but they probably would have been changed had I asked as it seemed nothing was too much trouble for Claudio) and it would have felt even more special if there had been luxury toiletry amenities in the bathroom instead of very basic sachets of shower gel. But sensibly, there was nothing to not like!

Breakfast was excellent with a lot of fresh fruit and cakes

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Palazzo Arrivabene is a lovely palazzo in the historic area of Mantova. The location is perfect because you are within easy walking distance of all the sights. It is in a limited traffic zone, but we were fortunate to get street parking and our host provided the permit. The palazzo is elegantly furnished, with incredibly high ceilings, frescoes and large, shared areas for breakfast and lounging. Our room also had space for relaxing in private. Claudio and his charming mother were wonderful hosts and offered many suggestions for sightseeing and dining. One of the most elegant places we have stayed!

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It was lovely to see Claudio and his mother Luciana again after staying at their wonderful home some 12 years ago! Palazzo Arrivabene is an absolutely beautiful place to stay in one of our favourite Italian cities. Parking is nearby if you cannot get a place outside on the street and within minutes you can walk into the centre of Mantua. You could not ask for more lovely hosts. The room was comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean and breakfast was lovely. Grazie Mille Luciana e Claudio!

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Claudio is the most generous, knowledgable, friendly and congenial host I've encountered in my travels. He went above and beyond to arrange a private historic library visit in another city (on a day it was closed)! Do not hesitate to book a room here. From the host's warm welcome and hospitality throughout my 1 day stay to the decadent cheese, sweet pastries & cakes, cafe, tea fruit, and ham breakfast to the well-stocked art, history, architecture bookshelves for curiosity feasting in the living room salon to the original Renaissance ceiling frescos in the grand hall enterance to the spacious antique decorated bedroom & bathroom, you feel like you're time traveling- mingling the present moment with 15th century Italian Renaissance. It's on a quiet side street a few blocks walking distance from all the city center sights and only 20 minutes between both famous Palazzos. Mantova was by far my favorite city to visit- away from the maddening Venice, Milan, Rome, Florence tourist crowds, with world class art collections in Palazzo Te and Ducale, mouth watering gelato, al fresco dining, etc.

Arrivabene is the B&B of my dreams, kind hosts in a beautiful family home which combines history with modern comfort and a terrific location in the heart of a lovely small town.

No negatives, Arrivabene is a dream B&B.

Historic Palazzo preserves 18th century architecture, frescoes, comfortable furnishings and respite after busy sight-seeing in Mantua. Convenient walk to historic center.

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The owners were wonderfully helpful and charming. Everything worked very well.

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