Le Case di San Vitale Easy

Really more like a tiny boutique hotel. I think it has 7 rooms. Everything looks new. Architecture entrancing. We stayed in the suite on the upper floor. Tall wood beams in the ceiling. Large spacious rooms and lovely bath. Excellent breakfast. Great location right adjacent to 2 of the fantastic mosaic filled churches. Also excellent close by restaurants. Monica, the manager was lovely.

this place is incredible, it's soo old. we had around 5 beds in our room for 2 people (day beds all over the place, baby grand piano) and then the bathroom was so modern and newly refinished. such a pleasant surprise for an incredibly good deal price wise and a quick walk to the city center

Beautiful room in a beautiful location. Everything you’d like to see is very close at hand. Staff were accommodating and check-in and check-out were seamless. Would definitely stay here again.

Needing to be in Ravenna to board a cruise, I booked a room at Le Case di San Vitale based on reviews, location and price. I'm sorry to say that I wasn't able to actually complete my stay here. I booked a few months ahead and arranged to pay for the room about 2 weeks before. My car service from Bologna airport was able to drop me off in front even though the property is in the ZTL and you need a pass to drive into that area. All of my communications with the hotel before my stay were excellent and the replies were timely. I asked for the room with the cool blue mosaic bath )(Abside) and that was the one I was assigned. You will need to arrange for check in as the hotel is not staffed 24/7 which was part of the reason I left. I called the number on the door and about 5 minutes later, a lovely lady arrived to check me in. I was given a set of keys/key cards: one for the wooden door that closed after around 8PM, one for the terrace and the real key for my room. The room was lovely and very clean. However, it was VERY hot and I was not able to get it to cool down even after a few calls to the staff member. I wasn't comfortable leaving the windows open as there are no screens and I didn't want bugs or anything else coming into the room. The elevator has a sign that it should not be used after 8 PM and that if you do use the elevator, have someone standing by. That was a little bit off-putting. I have bad knees and can't run up and down stairs. I will say that the hotel (it's a B&B or Inn, I wouldn't use the word hotel to describe the property) was very clean and in an excellent location. Once I decided to leave, I popped into Casa Spadoni, a little bar just next door and the kind server called a taxi for me on her phone. (Luckily I'd stopped in for a cocktail earlier while waiting for the room to cool down.) The bed (I rested for about 30 minutes once I first arrived) was comfortable and there was a nice amount of storage. There's a lounge area where guests can relax and a nice courtyard outside. While this wasn't the hotel for me, you might be very happy here especially in a different room or in cooler weather. I wasn't able to reach anyone to let them know I left and at this point it makes no difference. Just be aware that air conditioning in Europe is rarely going to be cold enough for Americans. (And I moved to the NH Ravenna around 9 PM that evening. The air there didn't get cold enough either but at least the hotel had a full staff all night)

Absolutely charming and well-located, with air-conditioning, and a lovely garden for breakfast. We were upgraded to a very nice suite. The only comment I would make is that another mirror, outside the bathroom, would be helpful.

Very unique and beautiful architecture highly recommended

Outstanding, unique, Romanesque style room! Very hospitable and accommodating owner. Highly recommended by a long time European traveler!

Located directly across the exit to the Basilica di San Vitale, you can access both the Basilica and the Mausoleum di Galla Placidia from the entrance around the corner about a block away. Our room was beautiful and spacious, with a view of the courtyard. Small blue, mosaic-sized tiles brightened the large bathroom to resemble a starlit evening sky. The spa-like shower with a rain showerhead could fit 2 people at the same time. The air conditioning kept the room very comfortable, and unlike some hotels in Emilia-Romagna, was turned on in May. On the top floor there is an enormous library/living area where you can sample digestifs provided for all the guests. Coffee and tea are available all day in the foyer. Since we did not purchase the daily breakfast, the hotel recommended a pasticceria a few blocks away that had the best coffee and cornetti. In fact other cultural sites of Ravenna are within walking distance including Dante’s tomb, and Basilica di Sant' Apollinare Nuovo. We only stayed here 2 days, but wish we had stayed longer. Ravenna has much to offer, and this hotel is wonderful.

I live in Italy, so when looking for a hotel, I have specific requirements. Walking distance to the train station and sights, friendly staff, easy check in and a place of historical and architectural interest. Case di San Vitale meets all of these requirements. It is a small hotel, 8 rooms, and perfectly located to see the mosaic sights in Ravenna. The staff is super friendly and the inn itself is immaculate and beautifully appointed. It is mid-November and the public spaces are already decorated with Christmas trees and wreaths throughout the inn. I highly recommend this hotel. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay.