Casa di Barbano

Casa di Barbano is a traditional, family-run B&B with a friendly atmosphere that will make you feel at home. The owner, Chicago-born Moraq, her Italian husband, and their two small children live just behind the B&B. Their apartment is separate, allowing both them and the guests privacy, but attached via a door in their kitchen leading onto the B&B's hallway; this situation makes it convenient for guests checking in at any time of the day, needing to ask a question, or in case any problems arise. You can usually find Moraq at home taking care of the B&B with baby Benjamin in tow; the day I visited she was busy cutting out red paper hearts at her kitchen table to decorate the room of guests celebrating a special anniversary. She especially enjoys hosting families -- there is a small grassy inner courtyard behind the B&B and they like it when kids stay and want to play with their daughter Giorgia round back. The B&B has 3 immaculate, spacious rooms with lovely high ceilings, and is decorated in a classical style. The rooms each have private ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, mini-safe, and hair dryer. In the common room guests will find books to consult, a guitar to play, a refrigerator to store food in, and a telephone available for short conversations. The B&B is located on a quiet street a short walk from the train station and the San Lorenzo outdoor market, as well as being just a block from the exposition center Fortezza da Basso and two blocks from the conference center Palazzo dei Congressi, making it a perfect choice for travelers who need to go to either of those venues. The historic center is reachable by a quick bus ride, or a 15-minute stroll. Casa di Barbano is on the ground floor of the building, which is great for tired travelers who would rather not lug their baggage up several flights of stairs.