planning on going to Verona and maybe Lucca or Bologna for five days,on our way to Tuscany. Am looking for B&B types of hotels.
something small and VERY personal..Any ideas???

So we meet again...hi Karen!

In Verona, we're staying at Residence Verona House. http://www.veronahouse.com/home.uk.html Our rate is 95 Euros a night, including breakfast, but their rates go up June 1. It's right across the street from the castle. It doesn't show up on tripadvisor or other hotel searches as it's more apartment-like; every room has a kitchenette. I almost went with Hotel Torcolo, right off the main square. Good reviews here.

I had a Lucca trip planned out before we switched to Verona, so I researched Lucca hotels. Had we gone, we would have stayed at Piccolo Hotel Puccini--very small and centrally located.

Don't you love it when people recommend places they've never been to?

What price range? In Verona, Gabbia D'Oro is a wonderful little villa in the heart of the city, lovingly decorated, beautifully staffed, with an amazing breakfast and certainly is VERY personal. But it isn't cheap.

I have stayed at Piccolo Hotel Puccini in Lucca and liked it very much -- much more the budget category. Maybe you could stay there and then splurge in Verona. That's how we did it.

hmm budget what budget??? nah,we are splurging in Venice,but anywhere from 150 up to 200 would be fine..thanks!or below for a truly wonderful find is always great!!!

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Thumbs up for Piccolo Puccini in Lucca; good budget place. Super location.

Ah the Gabbia D'oro looks wonderful..but I already told my husband that we would do lesser hotels after Venice!!! (oh but we'll see,they do have a room) Have actually decided now on Verona,Parma,and Bologna...what great ideas are out there???? Thanks!!