Palazzo Arrivabene B&B

The peaceful and gracious environment.

Ualmindeligt fantastisk sted - en sand perle og søde mennesker. Kommer helt sikkert tilbage!

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

Nothing !!

Really enjoyed our short stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. Great hospitality, beautiful home, and an amazing breakfast. Would absolutely return again.

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!