Zach
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Stay here. Don't stay in some overpriced, cookie-cutter hotel amidst the designer shops in Chaia. This art studio is full of life and character. The artists have turned this house into a beautiful, breathing art gallery. Don't be turned off by its small parking area when you first walk in; wait until you pass the green gate. And ask Ravi or Christinella for a tour of the art shop.
Breakfast is served on a back patio surrounded by a picturesque garden, high walls with flowers popping out of the brick and an art installation/water feature, and a small fish pond. You will sit at tables under lime trees.
Breakfast typically consists of cakes, croissants, eggs, and fruits. They also buy this orange juice from some local shop, which tastes hand squeezed. Absolutely, delicious! There are variations in breakfast, but only little ones.
We met 4 staff members. All were lovely. Kind and willing to entertain our questions that I'm sure every tourist asks. If they do not know, they speak with the owner to find the answer for you.
I really loved this location because you are surrounding by locals, yet a close walk to the more "touristy" spots. I enjoyed walking out the front gate to a live and thriving street. Neighbors chatting and yelling at one another, a grocery store or two on the corner, vendors selling their wares on the street and locals flying by on their vespas traveling to work. It was a needed break from the usual tourist trap streets selling fridgerator magnets of chili peppers and outside eateries with street canopies selling an "authentic" Italian street corner dining experience.
The only negative would be the overpriced wine in the cellar. While you are paying for convenience, go to the corner store instead.
We would certainly come back and stay here.
