B&B Da nonna Marisa, a short walk from the Royal Palace of Caserta
B&B Da nonna Marisa is a bed and breakfast in the centre of Caserta, near the Royal Palace, with a terrace, shared lounge and Italian breakfast. It works well for visiting the palace and using the city as a base for Naples, but reviews are split on cleanliness and bathrooms, so read the details first.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B Da nonna Marisa is in Caserta
B&B Da nonna Marisa is in the heart of Caserta, on Via Francesco Ricciardi. The description places it about 1.2 km from the Royal Palace of Caserta, and several guests speak of a central and convenient position, a short walk from the sights.
Naples is another reason to choose this area. The National Archaeological Museum is about 31 km away, and one guest stresses that the position is excellent for reaching the centre of Naples. To get around the surroundings, the property also offers a car rental service.
What the rooms are like and what the property offers
There are rooms and apartments here, and this shows in the reviews. The rooms have a private bathroom with a bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, a microwave, a minibar and a coffee machine.
Among the shared facilities there is free wifi, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. An Italian breakfast is served every morning. Some guests speak of fresh, local products, and of spacious rooms furnished with taste.
One detail caught my attention, though. Some reviews mention an apartment with a pool for exclusive use, while another guest writes that she did not see any pool. My advice is to ask the property, before you book, exactly which room or apartment you will be given and what it includes.
What guests appreciate
The Google rating is 4, from 26 reviews. Most are five-star, and the strong points are clear.
- The hosts' availability. Many guests speak of kind, discreet people who are ready to answer every request, even from those who ask a lot of questions.
- The location. Central, close to the palace and convenient for Naples, with shops nearby.
- Space and comfort. Spacious rooms and complete apartments, suitable for longer stays too.
- Local tips. More than one guest remembers the advice on places to visit, restaurants and where to spend the evening.
- Cleanliness. For many it is a plus, with clean spaces and plenty of linen.
What to know before booking
The opinions here are not all the same, and I will say so without beating around the bush. Among the reviews there are three one-star ones, and they cover serious issues.
- Cleanliness is not unanimous. One guest describes an apartment that was dirty on arrival, with hair in the bathroom, a bin that had not been emptied and no toilet paper. Another mentions a dust allergy.
- The bathroom outside the room. One review describes a quadruple room with a bathroom outside the room and a wall of transparent glass blocks looking onto another bathroom. If privacy matters to you, ask first whether your room has an en-suite bathroom.
- Breakfast. One critic finds it poor, while other guests describe it as excellent. The difference may depend on the period or on the room.
- The tone of the replies. One very harsh review turns into a clash with management. I would not use it as a reference, but it shows that expectations are not always aligned.
Who B&B Da nonna Marisa suits
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to sleep near the Royal Palace of Caserta and use the town as a base, on an ordinary budget and without hotel pretensions. If you are looking for guaranteed spotless cleanliness or total privacy, I would look elsewhere or clarify everything beforehand.
| Strengths | To check |
|---|---|
| Central location near the palace | Which room or apartment you are given |
| Hosts who are available | Cleanliness, which the reviews describe differently |
| Terrace and shared lounge | Bathroom inside or outside the room |
| Italian breakfast included | Whether there is a pool |
What to do in Caserta and nearby
The Royal Palace of Caserta is the reason almost everyone comes here, and you can walk there from the B&B. Naples offers the National Archaeological Museum and, if you have a car, other destinations in Campania too.
To compare other places to stay in the region, you can look at Villetta Capodimonte, in Naples, B&B Aminei Metrò, in Naples or B&B Dietro l'Angolo, in Benevento. Of those properties I only know the name and the town.
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