After a very hot train ride from Pesaro we arrived at the train station in Padua. Taxi to Al Fagiano. I emailed several times to Alfred, the proprietor, and he was incredibly helpful--booked a shuttle to the airport for the next day in advance for us, welcomed us with a huge smile. But, most amazingly, he got up a 4... more

My wife and I were very surprised by this cute little hotel. It's location is perfect and the rooms are very nice (some with views of the basilica) ,and the beds were great. We also loved the food in the Al Fagiano Ristorante. Being from Italy I am used to staying in good hotels and this one is very good... more

Ah, I see our friend the dragon breakfast lady made an impression on many visitors to this lovely hotel. We enjoyed our 2 night stay here, but I wouldn't encourage visitors to buy the breakfast. The woman is indeed unpleasant, and the food isn't worth putting up with that much attitude in the morning. Our room was clean and reasonably... more

This hotel turned out to be fine and comfortable, and among the best bargains we found in Italy. However, the initial impression of the room was somewhat negative, witha slight septic odor greeting us. The main room window was shuttered to allow air but very little light in. The bathroom was quite small. We were woken in the morning by... more

Excellent breakfast. Great decor. Small rooms and bathrooms. Good location. 5 Euro cab ride from the train station. more

I don't know why this hotel is recommended in so many reliable guidebooks. My wife, a native Italian, intensely disliked the woman who greeted us at the front desk. Not a particularly good value. Convenient to "Il Santo" but that's about it. A drab room, dark room for 3. Moderately effective air-conditioning. more

You won't be charmed if the same woman is working the desk when you check in as when we did. Her attitude and the drab lobby had me questioning our stay there, but the room turned out to be a decent size and a stone's throw from St. Anthony. And even better still, in the humid Italian heat, it has... more

Ho trovato il ristorante molto accogliente, il personale gentile e ho mangiato veramente bene, la selezione dei vini è ampia... more