The hotel has been described as shabby by others but it merely is old and a bit worn with a lot of character. The halls and lobby are warm in the summer but the room was nicely air conditioned and was beautiful and in no way standardized. The personnel are very knowledgeable and helpful about everything. They even have a computer to rent although the fee is higher than it was at other places. There is a nice breakfast that is included. The hotel is convenient to many places although it is not smack right on a heavily trafficked road or piazza. I would stay there again.
The particular room I had looked nicer than the one next door into which I peeked but it had a high ceiling with
a beautiful mural. It is true that there is some city noise outside but it is in a city after all. Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: Walking distance to train station or to Duomo.
