Palazzo Arrivabene Bed e Breakfast
Antiques-filled rooms, a baroque banqueting hall repurposed as a breakfast room with extravagant fireplaces, and Signora Luciana's homemade pies served warm each morning combine with Claudio's quietly attentive hospitality to make this 15th-century Mantovan palazzo feel less like a hotel and more like a privileged stay in a beautifully kept family home.
How the cosy score works →Why it scores 7.5, from guest reviews
- homemade breakfasts prepared with warmth
- antiques and baroque fireplaces throughout
- family-run hospitality from Claudio and mother Luciana
- lived-in palazzo feel rather than corporate hotel
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A strong fit for the breakfast, history and character and boutique character. Guests point to signora Luciana's homemade pies prepared fresh each morning were repeatedly praised by guests as unforgettable and a highlight of the stay.
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See the Mantova guide →Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palazzo Arrivabene Bed e Breakfast located?
- Palazzo Arrivabene is in central Mantova, Italy, within a couple of minutes' walk of the old town's historical sites, restaurants and shops. Guests consistently praise its perfect position for exploring the city on foot.
- How cosy is Palazzo Arrivabene?
- Palazzo Arrivabene has a cosy score of 7.5/10. Whilst the palazzo itself is grand and palatial with beautiful antiques and period features, the atmosphere is more elegant and historic than intimate.
- What is the breakfast like at Palazzo Arrivabene?
- Breakfast at Palazzo Arrivabene is abundant and delicious, served in a magnificent banqueting hall within the 15th-century palazzo. Guests consistently highlight it as exquisite and a genuine highlight of their stay.
- What is the service like at Palazzo Arrivabene?
- Claudio and his mother Luciana are warmly praised by guests for making visitors feel like honoured family members rather than customers. Claudio goes out of his way to help with requests, and the whole team is described as courteous, gentle and genuinely welcoming.
- What are the rooms like at Palazzo Arrivabene?
- Rooms are spacious and comfortable, filled with beautiful antiques that give them a sense of history and soul. Bathrooms are contemporary with two sinks, showers and bathrobes, and the palazzo features a grand elegant marble staircase leading to the bedrooms.
- Is Palazzo Arrivabene good for experiencing authentic Italian palazzo living?
- Yes, guests describe it as a treasure that lets you experience what it was like to live in a palazzo from years past. The 15th-century building, remodelled in the baroque period with extravagant fireplaces and antique woodwork, creates an genuinely historic atmosphere.
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