Barbara Vaughan

I often see questions about B&B's in Italy, and I usually respond by
saying that they are still somewhat rare in Italy. This month, the
monthly magazine of Touring Club Italiano has an article about B&B's in
Rome and Naples, and some of those they mention sound very interesting
indeed. They have a web site (www.touringclub.it), but that particular
article seems not to be available, so I will summarize some of the more
interesting points. Be aware that I have no personal knowledge of any of
these B&B's, nor does the article state that they have reviewed them
thoroughly. (They have some pictures, but I don't know if they made any
effort to evaluate the places beyond having a look at them.)

The article says that B&B's got off the ground in Italy during the
Jubilee year as a way of handling what was expected to be a big tourist
overflow due to pilgrims. The crowds didn't really materialize, but the
B&B's proved to be very popular, and are increasing in number,
especially in cities that have a shortage of hotel space.


Rome
====
Three of the B&B's they mention in Rome seemed especially interesting to
me, for one reason or another. All three are in good locations for the
visitor.

Torre degli Annibaldi: Piazza S. Pietro in Vincoli, n. 7. tel/fax:
+39/06-4818121
This B&B is very near the Colosseum. According to the article, it has a
view of the Colosseum. It's in a 13th century tower. The services of a
butler are included! Price on request, minimum three nights.

Pantheon View: via del Seminario, n. 87. tel/fax:+39/06-6990294.
www.pantheonview.it
This B&B is located between Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain, an
excellent location. The prices range from 80 euros for a single to 155
for a suite that sleeps five. According to the article, this B&B is
kosher, although the website doesn't mention that.

Foresteria dell'Orsa Maggiore (Guest House of the Great Bear): via San
Francesco di Sales n. 1/a. tel. +39/68401724. fax +39/06-68401725.
www.casainternazionaledelledonne.org/foresteria.htm
This guest house is located in Trastevere, a very interesting
neighborhood with lots of restaurants, but a little bit out of the way
of most tourist attractions. It's run by the International Women's
House. It's not exactly a typical B&B, but it has 3 single rooms, 5
double rooms, a triple, a quad, and 2 dorm-like rooms with 8 beds, all
named after constellations. It's located in an old palazzo with most
rooms facing a secluded garden. The rooms have wood-beam ceilings and
terracotta floors. It's on the second floor (third American), reached by
a winding stone staircase. In the same building are a restaurant, a
library, a TV room and computer access. Prices from 21 euros per night
per person in the dorm to 57 euros per night in a single with private
bath. (Most rooms have shared bath.) There are discounts for groups and
for long stays. Neither the article nor the web site indicates whether
this guest house is women-only.

Naples
======
I don't know Naples as well as Rome, so I can't comment on location.
However, these two seemed too interesting not to mention.

Portalba 33: via Portalba, n. 33. tel/fax +39/081-5493251.
www.portalba33.it. This guesthouse is owned by artists and decorated
with quirky art and furnishings. A gym and personal trainer are
included. Double room 140 euros and up.

Miaplacidus: Borgo Marinaro. tel/fax +39/090-9813271
http://www.bedandbreakfast1.it/Campa...s/Blue-Sky.htm
B&B on a sailing yacht with four cabins. Cruises available by
arrangement at extra cost. All cabins have private bath. Breakfast and
possibly dinner provided at extra cost. prices range from 72 euro for a
single cabin to 140 euro for the largest double. There is also a triple
for 118 euro.

The magazine article focussed on Rome and Naples, but it also gave the
web wites of the following national associations:

www.bbitalia.it
www.b-b.org
www.dolcesonno.it
www.caffelletto.it
www.sleepinitaly.com

Ian Millward

<< The magazine article focussed on Rome and Naples, but it also gave the
web wites of the following national associations:

www.bbitalia.it
www.b-b.org
www.dolcesonno.it
www.caffelletto.it
www.sleepinitaly.com>>

Another one you might usefully add to your list is:
http://www.dolcecasa.it/

I have found them to be very helpful and, generally, of a high standard.

Ian Millward
Edinburgh

Gedlin

I spent a week at a B&B in Bologna last Feb. It was in an apartment in an
old palazzo near the main piazza. The room was comfortable and very clean.
The owners were helpful and charming and served a delicious breakfast with
homemade pastry and jams as well as various meats, fish, cheeses etc. A
variety of other guests from England, Milan, etc passed though during the
week. Their web page is : www.accoglientebologna.it.- gedlin




"Barbara Vaughan" <> wrote in message
news:...
    > I often see questions about B&B's in Italy, and I usually respond by
    > saying that they are still somewhat rare in Italy. This month, the
    > monthly magazine of Touring Club Italiano has an article about B&B's in
    > Rome and Naples, and some of those they mention sound very interesting
    > indeed. They have a web site (www.touringclub.it), but that particular
    > article seems not to be available, so I will summarize some of the more
    > interesting points. Be aware that I have no personal knowledge of any of
    > these B&B's, nor does the article state that they have reviewed them
    > thoroughly. (They have some pictures, but I don't know if they made any
    > effort to evaluate the places beyond having a look at them.)
    > The article says that B&B's got off the ground in Italy during the
    > Jubilee year as a way of handling what was expected to be a big tourist
    > overflow due to pilgrims. The crowds didn't really materialize, but the
    > B&B's proved to be very popular, and are increasing in number,
    > especially in cities that have a shortage of hotel space.
    > Rome
    > ====
    > Three of the B&B's they mention in Rome seemed especially interesting to
    > me, for one reason or another. All three are in good locations for the
    > visitor.
    > Torre degli Annibaldi: Piazza S. Pietro in Vincoli, n. 7. tel/fax:
    > +39/06-4818121
    > This B&B is very near the Colosseum. According to the article, it has a
    > view of the Colosseum. It's in a 13th century tower. The services of a
    > butler are included! Price on request, minimum three nights.
    > Pantheon View: via del Seminario, n. 87. tel/fax:+39/06-6990294.
    > www.pantheonview.it
    > This B&B is located between Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain, an
    > excellent location. The prices range from 80 euros for a single to 155
    > for a suite that sleeps five. According to the article, this B&B is
    > kosher, although the website doesn't mention that.
    > Foresteria dell'Orsa Maggiore (Guest House of the Great Bear): via San
    > Francesco di Sales n. 1/a. tel. +39/68401724. fax +39/06-68401725.
    > www.casainternazionaledelledonne.org/foresteria.htm
    > This guest house is located in Trastevere, a very interesting
    > neighborhood with lots of restaurants, but a little bit out of the way
    > of most tourist attractions. It's run by the International Women's
    > House. It's not exactly a typical B&B, but it has 3 single rooms, 5
    > double rooms, a triple, a quad, and 2 dorm-like rooms with 8 beds, all
    > named after constellations. It's located in an old palazzo with most
    > rooms facing a secluded garden. The rooms have wood-beam ceilings and
    > terracotta floors. It's on the second floor (third American), reached by
    > a winding stone staircase. In the same building are a restaurant, a
    > library, a TV room and computer access. Prices from 21 euros per night
    > per person in the dorm to 57 euros per night in a single with private
    > bath. (Most rooms have shared bath.) There are discounts for groups and
    > for long stays. Neither the article nor the web site indicates whether
    > this guest house is women-only.
    > Naples
    > ======
    > I don't know Naples as well as Rome, so I can't comment on location.
    > However, these two seemed too interesting not to mention.
    > Portalba 33: via Portalba, n. 33. tel/fax +39/081-5493251.
    > www.portalba33.it. This guesthouse is owned by artists and decorated
    > with quirky art and furnishings. A gym and personal trainer are
    > included. Double room 140 euros and up.
    > Miaplacidus: Borgo Marinaro. tel/fax +39/090-9813271
    > http://www.bedandbreakfast1.it/Campa...s/Blue-Sky.htm
    > B&B on a sailing yacht with four cabins. Cruises available by
    > arrangement at extra cost. All cabins have private bath. Breakfast and
    > possibly dinner provided at extra cost. prices range from 72 euro for a
    > single cabin to 140 euro for the largest double. There is also a triple
    > for 118 euro.
    > The magazine article focussed on Rome and Naples, but it also gave the
    > web wites of the following national associations:
    > www.bbitalia.it
    > www.b-b.org
    > www.dolcesonno.it
    > www.caffelletto.it
    > www.sleepinitaly.com