Maria, our host, is a part of a large family that has owned this property and a restaurant across the street for generations. She was knowledgeable and very helpful. It added an element of personal charm to visit with her and share some family stories. We ate in the restaurant (10% discount for hotel guests) and enjoyed the location and the delicious meals.
Our room looked out on the Piazza just down the steps from the Cathedral. It was a fabulous view and I requested it specifically. The Piazza and steps were very busy with tourists all day but in early morning and later evenings it was calmer. Great people watching, but it was not noisy in our room. Our room was beautiful with blue tile floors and lovely decorative pillows. There were plenty of hangers, much appreciated.
Maria served a delicious breakfast of hot drinks, bread, cake, ham and cheese, juice and fruit. More than we would eat at home, but it set us up for the day until dinner with a gelato treat in the afternoon at one of the many shops ;-)
The wifi was consistent and strong.
When we arrived and departed Maria helped carry our roll-aboard suitcases. On leaving she not only took them down the stairs from the reception, but all the way through the Piazza and across to the ferry port. She was strong, amazing and pleasant. And very generous with helping a couple in their 80s. We enjoyed this stay very much.