Hotel Bisanzio

“Nice hotel; bad Wi-Fi”

Very nice hotel with friendly and knowledgeable staff, but a bit expensive especially since the Wi-Fi didn’t work well. Given all of the electronic devices that we use every day there should have been some usb slots. There weren’t any. Very centrally located to many of the historical sites. S... more

Very nice hotel with friendly and knowledgeable staff, but a bit expensive especially since the Wi-Fi didn’t work well. Given all of the electronic devices that we use every day there should have been some usb slots. There weren’t any. Very centrally located to many of the historical sites. So so breakfast. Very good recommendations for restaurants.

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“Good but older”

This is an older hotel that is still a good option. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was good. Service was very good and the hotel is very well located. The only thing to keep in mind is that it is quite old and some renovation will need to be done.

“Good location for reasonable hotel”

This modern hotel is in a back street very near San Vitale and convenient to all the other locations to visit in the city. The staff are excellent, help and friendly - I'd managed to lose my suitcase keys en route but they soon solved the problem! Room not so great - there was nowhere at all to... more

This modern hotel is in a back street very near San Vitale and convenient to all the other locations to visit in the city. The staff are excellent, help and friendly - I'd managed to lose my suitcase keys en route but they soon solved the problem! Room not so great - there was nowhere at all to hang clothes apart from two coat hooks by the door. Also there was no mirror in the bedroom, just one in the (rather cramped) bathroom. The aircon also leaked water on occasion. The bed was comfortable, although too low for my taste. Good breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit. All-in-all a good place to stay though not cheap.

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“Good base for exploring Ravenna”

We stayed 2 nites prior to cruise departure. Very nice basic European hotel. Not fancy, but had some character. Good location, quiet neighborhood, we walked from train station to hotel (a little challenging with all the cobblestone), and walked everywhere in Ravenna. Loved the city - so charm... more

We stayed 2 nites prior to cruise departure. Very nice basic European hotel. Not fancy, but had some character. Good location, quiet neighborhood, we walked from train station to hotel (a little challenging with all the cobblestone), and walked everywhere in Ravenna. Loved the city - so charming. Its close to some of the famous mosaics. There are restaurants nearby and a market with a little coop grocery just a couple blocks away. Staff was SO friendly and helpful. They arranged transport to the port for us and coordinated everything the morning of departure (there were several parties in various transport vans all leaving around the same time - they kept track of van arrivals and what party was booked on what van, etc.). Very European - different than US hotels - everything was small (small elevator, small room & bathroom), temperature was a little warmer than I'm accustomed to in US (not sure if AC was on yet in early June?). Windows opened though so we could get some fresh air in the eve. Breakfast was Great! Buffet downstairs, had lots to choose from, incredible pastries and juices, cheeses, eggs, sausages, yogurt, fruit, etc. The staff was friendly and kept the food well stocked. So convenient.

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“Ravenna Visit Prior to Celebrity Cruise”

Booked here, based on recommendation from Celebrity. Location is excellent for access to famous mosaics, other noteworthy points in this most interesting city, plus some very good restaurants. The gentleman working the desk during our stay was very friendly, knowledgeable about Ravenna and othe... more

Booked here, based on recommendation from Celebrity. Location is excellent for access to famous mosaics, other noteworthy points in this most interesting city, plus some very good restaurants. The gentleman working the desk during our stay was very friendly, knowledgeable about Ravenna and otherwise quite helpful; he couldn't have been nicer! Our room was comfortable for two nights. We arrived early in the evening after flying ORD -> FRA -> BlQ, + transfer from BLQ -> Ravenna, leaving us tired and jet-lagged. I needed to use my computer, but my wife needed to sleep; available lighting didn't serve these competing needs - - too bright for sleeping or too dim for computer work. My wife retired to a smaller bed in a darker alcove, where she got some kind(s) of insect bites. I mention these experiences not to discourage staying here, but to provide a heads-up about smaller, older hotels outside the U.S. We'd like to visit Ravenna again and, if we do, will certainly consider staying at Bisanzio Hotel.

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