Fantastic location, with a great view from every room's window and near to so many attractions in…read moreVeneto. Whether you like the mountains, the seaside, the arts & history or just good food, the friendly owners (who speak English fluently) will be able to give you useful tips on what to do.

Wonderful place to stay if you're in Vicenza. Place is owned and operated by expat Bob from New…read moreJersey and his wife Jenny from Thailand. They keep this place immaculate and stocked with breakfast goodies. We couldn't get enough of the Italian style moka pot that we just had to purchase and bring home. Coffee never tasted so divine! Location is ideal as La Rotonda and Al Nani are in walking distance, as is Monte Berico. Running path out back is a perfect access point to so many charming points of interest. Surrounding neighborhood has a great market with amazing cheeses and cured meats (I miss my speck!). Also a couple of bars, pastry shop and a spaghettaria just a hop away. Perfect spot for day trips and a place to call home while exploring. UNESCO part is a 20 minute walk away and extremely simple to navigate. Rooms have their separate, private baths and shares a common kitchen area as an apartment. Ours had a great terrace we spent a lot of time having breakfast, or afternoon wine and cheese. Looking forward to returning to Vicenza and using this again as a launch point to more of northern Italy. Applausi per la vita!

Great! Great! Great! We stayed in the two bedroom apartment and had all we needed. Big plus was…read morethe kitchen setup. There is a market down the road where we purchased cheese, snacks, wine on top of the plentiful breakfast items and coffee, tea, etc. that were stocked by host. Plenty of good places to eat within walking distance. Bob and Jenny could not have been better hosts. We felt at home but even better we felt submerged in Italian culture so close to town in Vicenza. They even have a service for travel to and from train / airport. I can't say enough about our amazing stay. This is a great home base if you are considering travel to Venice, Verona, Florence and Pisa.

One of my favorite meals in Cortina and that's saying something…read more Excellent food and stunning views, especially for the price. Pastas are way better than they need to be. With a large group we could easily have ordered full sized pastas for a few Euros more you can build your own 2-3 selection sampler. The venison and bottarga were exceptional. Quick tip: the venison sings with a touch of salt so don't be afraid to personalize. It's worth saying again. The views cannot be beat.

Our group stayed at Refugio Averau on the fourth night of our trek on the AV1 in the Dolomites. It…read morewas in a beautiful location - in a high pass between rocky plateaus. But it was also VERY popular on the day we arrived (a friday in August). We noted there was a chair lift ferrying visitors up from the main road below. Hikers and mountain bikers were passing through in multiple directions. We felt lucky to snag an outdoor table - so we could enjoy our post-hike beer and fries - which had become a regular tradition by this point. (The fries were excellent). Despite the crowds, our check-in was speedy. Our group's shared bunk room was "cozy," but had jackpot views. Then we managed to get in line early for the laundry room in their basement. Cuz it was time. Dinner was a low point, at least for me. I had been noticing venison on the menus of previous rifugios and had finally decided to act - I ordered the venison with potatoes. Unfortunately it was AWFUL - It should have been called "a bowl of potatoes with gamey gristle on top". It would be my worst meal in Italy. (A star off for that). And yes - I've had good venison before. Averau was the first rifugio we visited on our trek with non-potable tap water; but thankfully all the sinks were clearly labeled. Plus we had filtering gear with us, so it was not a big issue. (But it did seem an odd contrast to the touristy vibe; they must sell a lot of bottled water). Rifugio Summary: - Setting: In a high pass with expansive view; very popular on a summer day - Rooms/dorms: Nice; Clean. On the smaller side - Food: Terrible dinner (for me); on-par breakfast spread - Free Potable water: No! - Wi-fi: Passable

This was an unexpected and great surprise hotel in the middle of Venice. We didn't watch the…read moreyoutube video, but we followed the map and found it perfectly. The room and bathroom were both huge. An added plus was the cable tv (but you had to pay for internet). We chose not to pay for the breakfast because it didn't seem like it was that great. It was a great location and really close to Rialto Bridge.

Beyond our expectations! We booked this on Expedia for a 'place to crash' on a one day excursion to…read moreVenice and were pleasantly surprised from the point of check in until we left. The place filled up and we were upgraded to a massive suite and treated very well! Highly recommended; in a great spot and only a mile or so from the train station!