B&B Carillon Civitavecchia, handy for the port and cruise ships
B&B Carillon is a bed and breakfast in Civitavecchia, in Lazio, near the port and a short walk from the centre. Clean rooms with a private bathroom and friendly owners make it ideal for anyone boarding a ship or passing through. Reviews do point to some problems with bookings.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B Carillon is and how to get there
The B&B Carillon is on Via Antonio Canova, in Civitavecchia, in Lazio. Guests describe it as convenient for the port, which is a short drive away, and close enough to the centre to walk there.
For anyone boarding a cruise ship, that is the main reason to choose it. The description also mentions being near the railway station, and reviews speak of a quiet area where parking is easy to find.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at B&B Carillon have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free wifi. Guests describe them as spacious, clean, quiet and modern, with comfortable beds.
Some reviews, not the most recent, say the place looked almost new. They also point out one concrete shortcoming: there were no hooks or towel rails in the bathroom or the room. These may have been added since, but I would ask.
What guests appreciate
On Google the rating is 4.1 out of 5, from 56 reviews. The tone is very positive, with a few harsh criticisms.
- The welcome. Many guests speak of owners who are courteous, kind and helpful.
- Cleanliness. Rooms and bathrooms are described as clean and well kept.
- The location. Near the port and not far from the centre, in a quiet area.
- Breakfast. One review describes a self-service breakfast with good products, and another suggests it could be improved.
What to know before you book
The drawbacks here are real and should be stated. The negative reviews are not about the rooms, but about how bookings are handled. One guest says the room they had paid a deposit for was given to someone else at check-in. Another learned a few days before arrival that the room was not available, and had to look for another hotel at a higher price.
There is also a complaint about how hard it was to reach the owners by phone, with replies only by message, and a cancellation penalty that was considered harsh. These reports are dated and isolated compared with many positive reviews, but I will say this. Get the room, the dates and the cancellation terms confirmed in writing.
| Strengths | To check |
|---|---|
| Near the port, quiet area | Written confirmation of the room |
| Clean rooms with a private bathroom | Cancellation terms |
| Friendly owners | How to contact them before arrival |
Who B&B Carillon suits
I would choose it for a night before or after a cruise, for anyone passing through by car or for a short visit to Civitavecchia. Guests also praise the value for money.
It is not the right place if you want hotel services, such as a reception that is always staffed or an on-site restaurant. It is a family-run B&B, and it is best enjoyed on those terms, with good direct contact with the owners.
What to do and where to stay nearby
In Civitavecchia the practical attraction is the port, with cruise departures, and the town centre, which guests reach on foot. I have no other information about what to visit, so I will not invent an itinerary.
If your trip continues in Lazio, I can point you to the Guest House Il Faraone in Isola Sacra and Domus Maggiore in Rome. For both I only know the name and the location.
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