Design hotel in a 19th-century building in the historic heart of Mantua, with minimalist rooms, a courtyard garden and a sweet breakfast featuring Mantuan specialties.
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Hotel Casa Poli is a 4-star design hotel set in a 19th-century building in the historic center of Mantua, just steps from the Cathedral and Palazzo Ducale.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and featuring light or dark parquet floors, combine minimalist furnishings with natural fabrics and design objects: a choice that makes the property especially suited to those seeking a carefully curated stay, whether traveling as a couple or a family. Several room types are located in the attic, with sloped ceilings and skylights, while others offer more generous square footage for those traveling in three. Every private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Breakfast, served every morning, offers traditional Mantuan pastries alongside continental, vegan and gluten-free options. The interior courtyard with garden offers a quiet corner away from city traffic, while the central location makes it possible to reach Piazza delle Erbe, Palazzo Te and the area’s main restaurants on foot. The A22 motorway is a 10-minute drive away, convenient for those arriving by car from outside the city.
The rooms at Hotel Casa Poli share a recognizable style: light or dark parquet floors, air conditioning, minibar, wardrobe, safe and private bathroom with courtesy set. The range goes from the 13 sqm Standard Single Room, designed for solo travelers, up to the 27 sqm Premium Triple Room with a single bed and large double bed, suited to small groups or families.
Several room types, such as the Economy Double and Small Double, are located in the attic with sloped ceilings, skylights and stair-only access, a detail worth considering for guests with mobility issues. The larger Comfort and Superior rooms, on the other hand, offer a bathrobe and slippers, an extra touch for those seeking greater comfort. The choice among the eight room types makes it possible to tailor the stay to different needs, from business trips to family holidays.
Air-conditioned room with dark or light parquet, modern furnishings and design objects in a minimalist style. Equipped with minibar, wardrobe and safe, it is the property’s basic double room type, with 20 sqm available.
At 27 sqm, this is among the property’s most spacious rooms. In addition to modern furnishings and natural fabrics, it includes a bathrobe and slippers, an exclusive detail that sets it apart from the standard Comfort room.
The only room designed for a single guest, with 13 sqm and a single bed. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower and bidet, while the amenities include a flat-screen cable TV and minibar.
With 27 sqm and the combination of a single bed and a large double bed, this is the room type with the greatest capacity, ideal for three people. Bathrobes and slippers complete a richer set of amenities than the doubles.
Located in the attic with sloped ceilings and a skylight, it has more compact spaces and simpler furnishings than the other doubles. It is reached via a flight of stairs and is the most affordable in the range.
A more compact version of the Comfort room, with 17 sqm and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and bidet. Flat-screen TV, minibar and wardrobe complete a room designed for practical stays in the city center.
The smallest of the attic rooms, at 14 sqm, with sloped ceilings and a skylight. Accessible only via stairs, it has a shower cabin, bidet and courtesy set, designed for an essential stay in an under-the-roof setting.
Accommodation in the attic accessible only via stairs, with 20 sqm and a large double bed. The private bathroom has a shower, bidet and courtesy set, while a flat-screen TV and minibar complete the amenities.
Hotel Casa Poli offers a range of services designed for both short stays and longer periods in the city. The property has a 24-hour front desk, laundry service, luggage storage and bicycle rental, convenient for exploring Mantua on two wheels. There is also an on-site gym, useful for those who don’t want to give up physical activity even while traveling.
For dining, an on-site coffee shop and a bar are available, along with the option of breakfast in the room, plus fruit and wine on request. All common areas are covered by free WiFi, while the rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and telephone.
The property is entirely non-smoking and is attentive to accessibility, with rooms for disabled guests, wheelchair access and bathrooms with grab rails. 24-hour security, CCTV and smoke alarms complete a picture geared toward guests’ peace of mind.
Hotel Casa Poli is located on Corso Garibaldi, in the heart of Mantua’s historic center, an area included in the UNESCO site that encompasses the city’s main Renaissance monuments. The neighborhood is characterized by historic palaces such as Palazzo Soardi and Casa Andreasi, both just a few hundred meters away, and by a fabric of traditional cafés and restaurants that bring the surrounding streets to life.
Mantua Cathedral and Palazzo Ducale can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes, while Piazza delle Erbe is 750 meters away and Palazzo Te, with its famous fresco cycle by Giulio Romano, is about 900 meters away. Mantua’s train station is 1.3 km away, convenient for those arriving by train, while the A22 Brennero motorway can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. The nearest airports are Verona-Villafranca, 26 km away, and Parma, 52 km away.
Those staying here can spend their days visiting the historic center, strolling among the Renaissance palaces and squares that follow one another along the pedestrian route, or take a break at the ice cream shops and trattorias just steps from the hotel, such as Trattoria Due Cavallini, 100 meters away. For nature lovers, the Bosco della Fontana Nature Reserve, about 6 km away, offers a green alternative on free days, particularly pleasant in the spring and summer months.
Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.7, and cleanliness, at 9.5. Room comfort and the central location are also highly appreciated, while value for money, though solid, remains the relatively lowest-scoring category among those reviewed.
Yes, Hotel Casa Poli is located on Corso Garibaldi, in the heart of Mantua’s UNESCO historic center, about 15 minutes on foot from the Cathedral and Palazzo Ducale.
No, Hotel Casa Poli does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, breakfast is included and features continental, Italian, vegan, gluten-free, American and buffet options, along with traditional Mantuan pastries.
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Hotel Casa Poli has private parking on site, but it is not free.
The minimum age to check in at Hotel Casa Poli is 18; minors may stay only when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Hotel Casa Poli is about 900 meters from Palazzo Te, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
