Albergo Bianchi Stazione

This was a good three star hotel. Having read some of the reviews I was apprehensive so it definitely exceeded my expectations. I had two rooms, a single for me and a suite with balcony for my mid-70's parents. Their room was lovely and quiet and faced onto a pleasant internal courtyard. Mine had no balcony but was a good size for single room and had a large bathroom. The rooms were cleaned to a high standard every day. The staff were very friendly, though they spoke little English (like all the Italians we met in Mantova) - so it helps to brush up on your Italian. It was in a good location opposite the Station - surprisingly quiet and safe/clean for city station.

Air conditioning was a bit noisy - but it worked! Breakfast was simple and continental - but exactly what you'd expect for city hotel at this price.

Mantova is a nice small city.

The hotel staff, the room (old fashioned, moldy, thin walls), the area (near the stazione = railway station, not a nice area to walk through in the night), the breakfast (italian type of, which is ok in Italy, but this was one of the poorest among 10 hotels I stayed)...

The reception staff were very helpfull and the room was very clean. If somewhat spartan

Yes. They charged more for the room than was confirmed at time of booking. Breakfast was almost non existant on the last day !!!!!!!!!.