Al Centro Luxury Home in Caserta, a B&B in a historic palazzo
Al Centro Luxury Home is a B&B in a historic palazzo in the pedestrian centre of Caserta, a few steps from the Royal Palace and the station. Spacious rooms, a careful breakfast and a very welcoming host make it suitable for those visiting the palace and old town on foot, as a couple or with family.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Al Centro Luxury Home is in Caserta
Al Centro Luxury Home is in Largo San Sebastiano, in the heart of Caserta, in a period building in the pedestrian zone. According to the listing, the Royal Palace is about 400 metres away, and guests talk of a few minutes on foot even from the station.
This is the kind of location where you can leave the car and walk. Be aware of the ZTL (the limited traffic zone). One guest was given precise instructions to enter and park in the garage, and another wrote that the number plate is registered for access. The building has an arrangement with one of the car parks nearby.
The rooms and the shared spaces
The rooms are air-conditioned, with a sitting area, a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with courtesy set, bidet and shower. The better-equipped apartments also have a fridge, microwave, minibar, coffee machine and kettle.
The building is the real highlight. Guests describe elegant spaces, with a fireplace, a piano, parquet floors, antique furniture and a lift. One suite has a large walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with a window and two basins.
- A breakfast room set in a salon with marble, wooden bookcases and a piano.
- A buffet breakfast, continental or Italian, prepared by the host.
- Courtesy services above the average, earplugs included.
- An airport transfer, charged extra, on request.
What guests say
Al Centro Luxury Home has 4.8 out of 5 from 160 Google reviews, a high and very consistent score. The reviews almost always mention the same things.
First of all the host, described by many guests as friendly, helpful and an excellent adviser on what to see and where to find local produce. Then the cleanliness, the spacious rooms, the prime location and the breakfast, which several guests call excellent. More than one person says they felt welcomed as if in a friend's home.
Value for money is judged good even by those who stayed just one night to visit the Royal Palace.
What to know before you book
With such positive reviews the criticisms are few, but they exist and are worth knowing.
| Strong points | Worth bearing in mind |
|---|---|
| Historic building with well-kept spaces | One guest found the room and bathroom a little small |
| A few minutes on foot from the Royal Palace and the station | Pedestrian zone with bars, some noise in the evening |
| Breakfast and welcome much appreciated | ZTL access to arrange with the property |
| Helpful host and excellent adviser | Airport transfer charged extra |
The most useful thing to know is the noise. One guest writes that the pedestrian area below, with its bars, makes noise, and that the earplugs supplied by the property came in handy. If you are a light sleeper, ask for a room on the quieter side.
Room sizes also vary. Most guests talk of spacious rooms, but one found them small, so if space matters to you, ask before booking.
Who it is suited to
I would choose it for a visit to the Royal Palace lasting one or two days, as a couple, with friends or with a young child, since more than one family says they got on very well. It will suit anyone looking for a B&B with character, where breakfast is served in a salon with a piano and the host stops for a chat.
It is not the right place if you want grand-hotel services or total silence at night. The name speaks of luxury, but what guests praise most is the hospitality rather than the luxury itself.
What to see around Caserta
The Royal Palace is the main reason people come, but guests also recommend the old town, Caserta Vecchia and San Leucio as easy visits from here. The distances below come from the listing and the reviews.
| Where | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Royal Palace of Caserta | About 400 metres, a few minutes on foot |
| Railway station | A few minutes on foot, according to one guest |
| National Archaeological Museum of Naples | About 30 km |
| Royal Park of Capodimonte | About 30 km |
If you want to stay in the area, Mapiola also features B&B Da nonna Marisa in Caserta, B&B Da Giovanni in Casapulla and Casa Miccio B&B in Sant'Angelo in Formis. I do not have their details, so read each listing before you choose.
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