Reviews of R & A Minerva Suites
5 Viale Vittorio Emanuele II, 27100 Pavia, Italy

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Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great time in Pavia and really liked the room! Everything was very clean and tasteful. Great and safe parking spot just outside of the lovely old town - even for bigger cars (VW Bus). We felt super welcome and Refael & Avital later sent us great recommendations for the city, which was perfect for us as we did not do much planning. We will definitely come back with more time to check out all the other hidden gems in Pavia :) Thank you!
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Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewQuiet location, yet walking distance to historical center.
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location on the edge of the old city, comfy rooms with own kitchenette, airco, and most of all super friendly and helpful host.
Can't think of anything should be improved
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful room with all the facilities, very nice and helpful staff
Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room is very clean and has everything needed for a relaxed stay. The host is very nice and helpful in recommending things to do, places to eat.
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location in Pavia is pretty good and central. Parking is in front of the house, so quite convenient.
Parking is convenient but quite expensive (15EUR) compared to other parkings we had in Italy. The bed sheets were not the freshest.
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything Host was so lovely and helpful. Room was large, very clean and very comfortable and quiet. Perfect location, close to train station but easy walk into charming Pavia. Wished we could have stayed longer .
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExcellent! This apartment is very well maintained, ideally located, the on-site service is exemplary, and if you arrive by car, you have parking right outside in the sheltered courtyard. All of this contributes to this excellent rating, which is why we will book this apartment again and again when visiting Pavia and, from there, Milan.
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewClean, quite, comfortable room within a short walking distance to the train station. Easy and enjoyable walking distance down main street to the city center. Friendly, knowledgeable and available host (Avital) who shared her insights on the history of Pavia, sites to see, local eateries and the best gelato!! Pavia proved to be an excellent home base for train travel day trips to many northern Italian cities.
Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe setting of the hotel was special, in an enclosed yard with adjacent parking. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a kitchenette. The hostess went out of her way to make sure we have all we need.
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewExtremely friendly and organised and helpful owners. The rooms spotlessly clean and well appointed. Spacious and plenty of room. Coffee in the room a nice and a welcome touch. Bed large and comfortable. Sweets outside a nice temptation I couldn’t resist. TV has many Chanel’s 2 minutes walk from station - 40 seconds walk to the Minerva statue then into Pavia old town
All perfect
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe position in the city, the kindness of the guest and the room
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Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe staff went out of their way to be helpful to us. The location is very near to the station but only 15 minutes from the University, and is quiet and not on a busy road. The room was comfortable and very clean.
Reviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewI highly recommend this hotel! I had a perfect stay. The room was lovely and comfortable, and Avital is incredibly welcoming and attentive, making the stay even better. I’ll definitely return!
Reviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe location of the hotel was excellent and the room had all the necessary amenities. Although no breakfast was available, the room had a coffee making machine, kettle, and microwave. The host also left some snacks for us. She was very welcoming and gave us very important information which made our stay in Pavia much more enjoyable.
Reviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewAlthough I didn't travel by car, the courtyard offered secure parking. Within a five-minute walk from the train station, I had no trouble finding it. It's also a short walk from the center. The host was amazing, offering me detailed advice on where to eat -- and even a walking route, which I followed. The price was also right. I loved Pavia and would like to return. If I do, I'll stay here again.
I can't think of anything I didn't like.
Reviewed: 16 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIt’s a great boutique accommodation place with a very personal and professional touch. The room is fully equipped with everything you need. I stayed for a night but it more than enough to stay even for a week. The location is amazing!! Right in the center and 2 minutes from the train station. Highly recommended if you are in the area
Reviewed: 16 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe location is perfectly central, and the suites are idyllic. Ours was well fitted out with kitchen equipment, including a microwave, electric kettle and a quite large refrigerator. Our bathroom was also well equipped, including facecloths. The suite had a cosy atmosphere in which we felt at home. There was ample space for parking if you'd reserved in advance. Best of all was the warm welcome by the proprietors, who also gave us sightseeing tips and a list of recommended restaurants for dinner and breakfast.
Guests should be aware that there's no signage on the street or reception desk, so you need to be sure of the address, and have the phone number handy just in case.
Reviewed: 5 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewComfortable beds, nice welcome and good communication with the host, safe parking in the courtyard, moskito nets, walkable distance to the city center. We would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Reviewed: 2 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewI like everything! It is our second time to stay with our kind hosts within a couple of months; I would always book Avital’s suites if I have a possibility - it makes us feel at home.