The photo associated with this hotel makes it appear rather stark and urban, which is not the case. It is located a stone's throw from the major archaeology sites, the Basilica, and the National Archaeological Museum. It is accessible via bus from Cervignano train station (less than two euros) or by taxi (about twenty euros). Aquileia is about ten minutes from the train station.

The town is a pretty amazing place for viewing the remnants of a major Roman city, and the whole general area is upscale and attractive.

The hotel has excellent modern rooms for very little money and a very good restaurant and bar. The staff could not be nicer or more helpful. Windows are double-glazed, making the rooms quiet. Bathrooms are very modern and uncramped. The hotel's wifi service is excellent and free. Rooms come with a nice breakfast included in the charge. Though it's possible to book a "half-board" including a "touristic" dinner menu, I'd advise having fun with the excellent full menu, which is unusually good and inexpensive. Try some local wines, too. While I was there, quite a few locals dropped in for a drink or a morning coffee--a good sign. Around the block, facing the basilica, is a truly wonderful gelato, coffee, and pastry shop. There are unusually good shops for gift-buying in the same stretch.