Piumaviola Beds & Apartments0

Very tastefully redesigned apartment complex that thinks about the little things that make trips better. Starting with easy communication before, easy check-in with provided access code, elevator, nice smell, cool and very clean room during heatwave on arrival, reserved parking with EV charger behind closed gate, nice common area with some fridge space and purchasable drinks, decent bathroom and jazz music over a decent buffet breakfast and a friendly owner. All the things that matter.

Only relatively minor upgrade suggested would be better a better mattress. One in our room was a bit ‘laid through’ and not really straight. Although it still slept ok. And nothing the owners can control, but the one way cross street in the exit direction has a super high speedbump. If you have a lower clearance car you will scrape it like we did. So then suggest to exit the parking to the right against traffic (for only 20 meters or so) to exit flat.

We really enjoyed our stay here you walk off the elevator into a lovely common room where they served breakfast every morning. Marianna, the daughter was lovely and would assist you with what ever you needed. She served Breakfast which was plentiful offering cereal, hard boil eggs, yogurt, meats and cheese also hot coffee, tea and juices. The Room was a really nice big size as was the bathroom and spotless. The location is safe, you enter through gates and park your car you need to put in your code 3-4 times to get into the building, up in the lift as well as into your room. It is located right around the corner from the Parma train station. It's only about a 10 minute walk to the National Gallery (Galleria Nazionale), then about another 10 minutes to the more tourist side of town. The owner, Marianna mother recommended and amazing restaurant only a 10 minute walk called La Ristorante La Greppia. It was so good we ate there twice.

The block Piumaviola beds and apartments is on is a little sketchy. However as soon as you walk around the block towards the Parma train station there is a hotel and it wasn't bad, I just would not recommend walking around at night if you are a single person. Overall this was not an issue the place is gated and you need to put in your code 3-4 times to get through the gate into the building, up in the lift as well as into your room.

The room is big and had everything we needed. The shared areas are lovely decorated, which provides a cozy vibe. Breakfast is rather small but good. They do accomodate for gluten free options. Check-in and check-out was very easy. There is parking available on the property with gates protecting the cars.

The location of the place is around the central station of Parma. When walking into the town in the afternoon, we did not really feel safe and decided to take a taxi home in the evening. I would say during day time it is OK and overall this was not an issue (the place is gated and you need to put in your code 3-4 times to get into the building, up in the lift as well as into your room).

The building is fully secured: the staff is sending a personalized enter code for each client a few days before checking in. Instructions are very clear and the parking spot for cars is right in front of the entrance of the building. The room was exactly as in the pictures: very stylish, clean and large. We booked the suite, and the private hot tub was definitely a plus! A common space (kitchen) is available.

The pillow was quite hard, making it difficult to fall asleep. Also, during the night there was some sort of fan (?) noise, coming from the pipelines/air conditioning. The room is approx. 15/20 minutes away from the city center, right behind the train station. Not the most appealing neighborhood, but the room was worth it.

Everything was pristine and very pleasant. Anything not obvious was resolved instantly with a message (AC in room).  We really liked this spot, and we used one room adjacent to the breakfast area and two apartments, one of the inside and one on the outside, so we got a broad view of the styles.

It’s about a 15 minute walk from old town, which we did not mind, but it’s not in the center of town if that’s what you’re seeking. Also, I wished for slightly softer pillows.

We stayed overnight on our way south. Located about 12 minutes walk from the historic centre and 5 minutes from the station. The owner sent us a code to open the gate to the courtyard, main door and our room. There is free parking in the courtyard for Piumaviola guests and a lift to the apartments on the second floor. Our room and bathroom were equipped and decorated to a high standard and spotlessly clean. The breakfast room was very pleasant with a good sssortment of savoury and sweet items, fresh fruit, yoghurt and bread. There was also a well stocked book shelf. The two staff we met at breakfast were very pleasant and welcoming.

I have no words to describe how wonderful this place is! Everything was a huge surprise for us. The room was amazing and super clean. The room is big, which was great because we had a lot of luggage. The hotel has an elevator, which is a plus. The breakfast was so good! Marianna and Francesca are really sweet and you can see they really love what they do. The place is beautiful and it was easy to access the building. I wish we had stayed there a few more days. This is the place to stay if you ever go to Parma. Thanks Marianna and Francesca for everything and congratulations! :)

The communication with the host and the organization of the check in and everything was detailed organized. The property is very safe to park your car, the room is very clean and ergonomically organized. The location is superb. The breakfast offered I also exactly what you need and the lady who’s taking care of it and our check out was very kind. We are coming definitely back and for longer. Thank you very much!

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Easy to park, secure and easy access which was very well organised. The decor was fabulous and perfectly clean and stylish. Attention to detail was fantastic and the owner was welcoming and full of smiles. Breakfast was good and in a lovely, communal environment. It was a short walk to the centre of Parma.

The location, at first glance, seemed a little out of the way but the walk in was fine.

The room was massive and had everything you needed. Parking felt secure as it was behind a giant gate. Our host was lovely and very friendly. We did not get the breakfast but we should have as it looked fab. The room was spacious and extremely modern, with the bathroom being the pièce de résistance.

Door was not lockable (locked behind you only). The surrounding area was a little dodgy. As it was an apartment the fridge was in the same room as the bed and I found it to buzz quite loudly throughout the night.