The Due Torri is the classic splurge in Verona, a five-star hotel with centuries of history in the quietest corner of the old town. It occupies a fourteenth-century residence on Piazza Sant’Anastasia, opposite the great Gothic church of the same name, and has welcomed travellers for generations; the young Mozart stayed here in 1777, and a deluxe suite is named after him. Inside, the breakfast room has restored frescoes showing Verona’s landmarks. Dining is a strength: Bistrot al 2 sits in a room designed by the celebrated chef Gualtiero Marchesi, the Due Torri Bar is a refined spot for an evening drink, and in the warmer months the rooftop grill restaurant, around 30 metres up, has wide views over the rooftops. It is the right choice for a special occasion, a romantic weekend or anyone who wants a classic grand hotel within a few minutes’ walk of everything.
Location and getting around: Piazza Sant’Anastasia sits at the northern end of the old town, close to the bend of the Adige. Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger tombs are about five minutes away on foot, Juliet’s House a little more, and the Roman Theatre is just across Ponte Pietra. The Arena is a pleasant 15-minute walk through the centre. The old town is a limited traffic zone, so if you arrive by car, ask the hotel in advance how to reach it and where to park.
The rooms: eight categories, from Classic rooms up to themed suites such as the Mozart Deluxe Suite and the Anastasia Presidential Suite of around 100 square metres. Rooms are traditional in style, in keeping with the historic building. Upper-floor rooms facing the square have the best outlook.
Who it suits: couples, honeymooners, opera lovers and travellers who value service, history and a quiet location over a modern design look.
Good to know: breakfast is served in the frescoed Breakfast Room, the rooftop restaurant and terrace are used mainly in the warmer months, and the hotel runs seasonal packages through the year, including the holiday period. Book directly or through a partner, and ask about a room facing the piazza.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic fourteenth-century residence
- ✓Bistrot al 2 restaurant
- ✓Seasonal rooftop grill restaurant
- ✓Due Torri Bar
- ✓Frescoed breakfast room
- ✓Mozart Deluxe Suite
- ✓Anastasia Presidential Suite
- ✓Walk to Piazza delle Erbe
Good questions
Did Mozart really stay at the Due Torri Hotel?+
Yes, the hotel records that Mozart stayed here in 1777, and one of its suites is named after him. The building itself dates back to the fourteenth century.
How far is the Due Torri from the Arena?+
It is about a 15-minute walk through the old town. Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori are around five minutes away.
Is the rooftop restaurant open in winter?+
The rooftop grill restaurant and terrace are used mainly in the warmer months. In winter, Bistrot al 2 and the Due Torri Bar are the places to eat and drink.
