La Torre at Palazzo Baldesar / Mantua
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Top Features
Splendid palace apartment on central square of remarkable UNESCO site.
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Overview
Palazzo Baldesar is a 12th century palace in the heart of Mantua. This hidden gem that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. The palace offers wonderful, unique accommodations that combine ancient grandeur with modern luxury. Palazzo Baldesar is the oldest palace in town and is located just across from the legendary Palazzo Ducale.
Mantua is just south of Verona and the Veneto region, less than 30 minutes from Verona airport. Besides its artistic and historical treasures, Mantua excels for its food tradition and wide range of choice in activities from boat excursions on the lakes surrounding the town to the bicycle tracks connecting the town to Lake Garda. This is a region rich in both culture and nature, conveniently located close to Bologna, Venice and Milan. There are many possibilities for excursions, including visits to Verona, Sabbioneta and Lake Garda (40 minutes), or Cremona, the town of the violin makers (1 hour). Personalized excursions and guided tours of the area can be organized on request.
Guests enter the palace through the massive wooden doors and pass along an elegant courtyard where they can park their car, although it is also possible to stay at the palazzo without a car.
La Torre is the super-deluxe suite located at the top of the 14th-century tower. Restored to its original splendor, the four-story tower is entirely frescoed and surrounded by large windows on all sides which overlook the entire city. The suite is crowned by a terrace offering 360 degree views of the town and its monuments.
La Torre consists of a magnificent room with antique furnishings, impressive 12th-century frescoed walls and a large canopied bed draped with beautiful fabrics and silks.
The suite also comes equipped with modern conveniences such as satellite TV, tea/coffee maker, microwave, WiFi and telephone.
Modern bathroom with large shower is situated 10 steps down from the main
The tower has an elevator, however since the bathroom is 10 steps down, La Torre is not recommended for anyone with walking difficulties.
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Details
The Suite
• Terrace offering 360 degree views
• Bedroom with antique furnishings, 12th-century frescoed walls and a large canopied bed
• Modern bathroom with large shower, 10 steps down from the main room
• Tea/coffee maker and microwave
Parking is available only on request and at additional cost (€ 20 per day).
Amenities
- Features
- Terrace/Balcony
- Location
- In a village/townWalk to village/services
- Transportation
- Car FreeParking
- Communications
- Internet/Wi-FiPhone
- Entertainment
- TV (satellite)
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Accessibility
- Building elevator
- The tower has an elevator, however becausethe bathroom is 10 steps down,it is not recommended for anyone with walking challenges.
Rates and Availability
Availability
View availability for
- Minimum Stay
- 3 days
- Arrival Day
- Flexible
Rates
Rates available on request. Please inquire.
Additional Information
- Includes
- Linens
- Utilities
- Continental breakfast
- WiFi Internet
- Final cleaning
- Extras
- Local head tax due in cash in Euros upon arrival.
- Private parking is available upon request at €20/day.
- Transfer service is available upon request at an additional fee.
- Notes
- There is no phone available for use
Map
Location
Distances | |
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Verona, Sabbioneta and Lake Garda | 40 min |
Cremona | 1 hr |
Verona Airport | 33 min |
Bologna Airport | 1 hr 17 min |
Venice Airport | 1 hr 37 min |
Milan Linate Airport | 1 hr 45 min |
Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 hr 22 min |