"Beautiful property located in the central area of Brescia so an easy walk to the main sights, though quite a trudge with a suitcase from the station on a hot day - I should have looked at the map and caught a taxi. It has a breakfast room and a restaurant on site, which were really handy during a rainstorm. I found it frustrating as it could be really lovely, just for the want of petty things.
On a hot day, a bottle of water in the room would have been lovely (later, I found a vending machine downstairs). A room safe would have been useful. For internet access one is requested to fill in lots of forms. The austerity can be quite relaxing - just a small crucifix decorates the room - but a feeling that one is either in one of the church groups or excluded. I don't think breakfast was expensive, but I never found a sign to say how much.
The dessert "Peach trompe l"oeil" was really fun and nice!"