Palazzo Arrivabene B&B

The location of the apartment was perfect and our hosts could not have been more helpful and accommodating for any of our requests. The welcome we received was excellent and the historical property we stayed in was amazing and comfortable. The breakfast supplied each morning was great - fresh fruit, local pastries and good Italian coffee. The atmosphere of the town was busy but the sites were all within easy walking distance and we managed to visit most for the 5 day stay. The local restaurants were lively with a good atmosphere and service - in particular Lo Scalco Grasso and Sucar Brusc stood out. The Ducale Palace was well worth the visit with so much to see and take in. I would highly recommend the property, especially our host Claudio who was happy to book/advise on the local area and looked after us all so well for our stay.

Such a beautiful property and most gracious hosts. Thank you very much!

I cannot recommend the Palazzo Arrivabene B&B highly enough. From the moment you arrive and are welcomed by the wonderful Luciana (whose home this is) you know you are in for a very special stay as she leads you to your accommodation through a succession of magnificent rooms (the chandeliered entrance salon with its huge fireplace and frescoed shallow dome has to be seen to be believed!). The enormous bedroom I booked ('Camera degli Sposi') is beautifully decorated and furnished in period style, with sofa, easy chairs, desk and gargantuan wardrobe; the adjoining en suite bathroom is large and well appointed. Guests eat breakfast together at a long table overlooked by another impressive fireplace; there is an excellent choice of food, including a variety of meats and cheeses, fruit, delicious fresh pastries, local speciality cakes (e.g. sbrisolona/crumble cake) - and, if you're lucky, Luciana's home-made cheesecake! For relaxation there is a handsome sitting room, where the coffee tables are piled high with books on Mantovan art and architecture to excite your interest. The main tourist sights are all within a short walking distance (or bus ride), and if it rains or gets too hot you can always retreat to one of the many bars and cafes under the street porticoes. There are plenty of good restaurants to lunch/dine at. To wrap up this five star review, your hosts (Luciana and her son, the multilingual Claudio) are exceptionally helpful, warm and friendly and do everything they can to make your trip to Mantova a memorable one. If I come back to this lovely old city surrounded by lakes, I wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else!

Lovely bed and breakfast with gracious hosts. We loved the breakfast with homemade treats including a blueberry cheesecake.

This is an extraordinary place to stay, a grand palace with frescoed ceilings and beautiful old fireplaces. Our room was huge and well furnished. The hosts were kind and responsive.

This is a really lovely place with even more lovely hosts.

Gracious, helpful hosts. Spacious, comfortable room. Beautifully furnished, historic property.

Stunning property. Amazing bedroom. Excellent hosts. Could not be better. And Mantova is an amazing town.

A perfect stay.

A wonderful Palazzo where we were made to feel extremely welcome by Luciana and Claudio. We would thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Friendly, helpful, quick, service oriented.

Beautiful Palazzo Arrivabene B&B, worth paying a bit more for. Charming hosts were very helpful. Excellent breakfast with delicious cereals, cakes, croissants, and fruit, and good coffee. Comfortable room high up in the building, although the lighting was a bit gloomy. The amount of stairs would be a problem for people with mobility problems. Quiet location, which made it easy to walk into the beautiful city center.

We loved staying at Palazzo Arrivabene B&B. Claudio and Luciana were wonderful hosts and the rooms and living areas are what every traveller dreams of. Can't recommend highly enough.

If I could give higher numbers than 10 I would! Everything was perfect! The family was friendly and accommodating... it was a pleasure staying there and meeting them! And the Palazzo Arrivabene B&B is beautiful! I will definitely return to this spectacular city and spectacular B&B.

It has been a pleasure for us to arrive at this lovely private Palazzo. The whole family (mother, daughter, son) has welcomed us in a very pleasant way. This warm feeling stayed over the complete time of our residence of three days. The rooms are very spacious, very clean and nicely decorated in a way you would expect in a Palazzo. The breakfast served at a long table with customized specialities and unexpected attentions, so that we started the days already with a good mood and enjoyed the city and the cultural places of Mantova. All in all a very pleasant stay combined with the charm and hospitality shown by the owner family of the Palazzo: -) Keep up that good work!

The Palazzo Arrivabene B&B was in every way a delightful place to stay during our time in Mantua. The breakfast consisted of excellent pastries, cakes, and cheeses - all local or homemade - and the hosts were charming, wonderfully knowledgeable, and eager to make the stay enjoyable for us. Many thanks.

We enjoyed three nights at this lovely B&B in Mantua. The house is beautiful with many original features including a stunning painted ceiling and intricate fireplaces. It really is something special. Our room was on the same floor as the dining room and lounge. It was spacious and provided us with everything we needed. The breakfast was ample. We were made to feel very welcome. It was a very nice place to stay.

A perfect stay with friendly hosts in a charming place far away from standardized hotels.

We haven't gone yet. The owner responded, provided us with information, etc. It's perfect and we hope to make a trip there.

We were overwhelmed by the ambiance of the accommodation and the hospitality. It was a short but indescribably beautiful stay. Thanks again to the hosts.

Exceptionally beautiful and pleasant.

I am absolutely thrilled with Palazzo Arrivabene B&B and Signora Luciana. The historic building with its exquisite decor, the beautiful and spacious rooms, and the wonderful breakfast were all to my liking. Last but not least, the gracious hostess and her son made the stay so wonderful and pleasant. A heartfelt thank you for everything!

Wonderful Palazzo Arrivabene B&B, exquisite welcome from Signora Bini. We will keep a very beautiful memory of this stay.

Thank you very much! Beautiful Palazzo Arrivabene B&B, very kind Luciana and Claudio.

We returned to Palazzo Arrivabene B&B because we had a beautiful memory of it, and we found it even better than we expected. Thank you especially for the kindness and cordiality in the welcome.

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The Palazzo Arrivabene B&B is a work of art. Beautiful! The welcome is classy, Claudio treats his guests with great care. The breakfast is refined with many delicacies. A noble stay in a charming, pleasant and welcoming environment.

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We are very happy with the stay: perfect comfort and welcoming of the owners.

Beautiful room in a very classy house. Welcoming, elegant, friendly owners. Perfect breakfast.

The only observation: it is advisable to update the website by removing the images of the TV in the room. TV is not actually available. Otherwise, it's a great accommodation in the city center, close to many tourist areas.

Everything very nice and exquisite and kind hosts.

We spent 4 beautiful days in a charming structure. Thank you for the hospitality.

Wonderful historic palace, renovated with great taste and care. We enjoyed the splendid halls, surrounded by period furniture and family objects. Extremely spacious and comfortable room, with great charm. Rich and quality breakfast. We were welcomed by very pleasant people who told us the history of the palace and provided all the necessary information. Truly a unique experience, to be repeated!

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Charming historic palace, very spacious and comfortable room, very quiet. Very central location very close to a convenient parking. Varied and abundant breakfast with excellent homemade cakes. Extremely courteous and welcoming managers. Absolutely recommended.

Truly fascinating stay experience, in an ancient palace of refined beauty, with all the comforts of a modern hotel. The owner manager is extremely courteous and professional.

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Palazzo d'epoca di grande pregio, colazione sotto volte decorate e accanto ad uno splendido caminetto. Camera e bagno ampi e confortevoli con balcone. Gestori attenti e cordiali. Un tuffo nel Rinascimento.

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Truly a charming place to fully experience the beauty and culture of Mantova.

Sleeping with Giulio Romano is a dream!

If you ever had the chance to grasp paradise with a click, please do it. You would find yourself immersed in an affection hard to explain, you would feel like a blanket of tales that would keep you company for a long time, giving you warmth every time the memory resurfaces in your mind. The sweetness and love of the first awakening, solidified in the sweets prepared by Luciana's hands for breakfast, will linger in your thoughts for a long time. This is love, the care in things. Francesca.

Staying at Palazzo Arrivabene is the perfect complement to visiting the wonders of the Mantuan Renaissance. In addition to the beauty of the halls and the functionality of the room, we appreciated the warm and friendly welcome of Mrs. Luciana.

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Exquisite owners in a charming environment. I love these places that exude history and art. The owners were very kind and hospitable, they made us feel that familiar warmth that few structures convey. We were very pampered. Nothing negative to report except that the holiday, alas, was too short. I hope we will return.

Very pleasant stay, perfect cleanliness, appreciated the organization of the room. Sweet breakfast top thanks to the cakes brought by the owners! The savory breakfast needs improvement. But what was offered was very good. Well done, keep alive such an important and beautiful dwelling.

I stayed for two days at the Palazzo Arrivabene B&B with my husband and son. Exceptional welcome from the owner. Maximum kindness. Very well-maintained ancient palace. The interiors are fascinating. Attention to detail, delicious and plentiful breakfast with freshly prepared cakes. The city tour began by admiring the palace and conversing pleasantly with the owner about the artistic beauties that Mantua offered. Highly recommended.

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Charming historic palace, convenient location near the center, fantastic breakfast (fresh milk, homemade bread and pastries), cakes and chocolate prepared by the very kind lady who also gave us a lot of historical information and tips on places to visit, comfortable bed and spacious and quiet rooms: that's why I like these delightful surprises of B&Bs.