Argentario - Ravenna, Italy     

I took four of my art students to Ravenna for a mosaic workshop in the summer of 2003. We stayed at the Argentario where we were treated with much graciousness. The hotel staff were very accomodating with working things out to get us an extra room, feeding us breakfast while we waited for the rooms even though it was long past morning, letting us practice our poor italian with them and finding train schedules and providing us print outs. The rooms were large by Italian standards, quiet and very, very clean. I felt very relaxed during my visit. Breakfasts include a bit more than the standard fare. The location is superb. All of us enjoyed our stay there and I would not hesitate to stay there again.

Stayed in Ravenna for two nights. The hotel room was one of the largest I've seen in Europe (and all my own). Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was okay. Only complaint was a hint of cigarette smoke in my room, but hey, this is Italy.