Eleonora.Donna Eleonora Tria.Lionora come pronunziavano i napoletani.
This B&B is named after one of the main protagonists of the Neapolitan Revolution of 1799: Eleonora Pimentel Fonseca, called Donna Lionora.
A passionate intellectual, a woman in love with life and with Naples, she was among the first people to understand the need to tie the fight for the liberation of the city to the popular sentiment.
She was the author, along with her friends and companions, of “Monitore Napoletano”, a review written in dialect too, a brave and not so frequent choice at that time.
The rooms of the B&B, like in a fictional path, are inspired to several important places for Lionora: Piazza Mercato, Sant’ Anna di Palazzo, Teatro San Carlo and Castel Sant’Elmo, and also exhibit moments of her life, as they were told in the wonderful book by Enzo Striano, “Il resto di niente”: a tribute we paid to the famous writer, to Donna Lionora and to Naples.
ROOMS
Castel Sant’Elmo
Sant’Elmo room is more than 26 square meters big; it has a comfortable queen-size bed and a double sofa bed; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray the Castel Sant’Elmo, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…She recognised Castel Sant’Elmo from the plane. “It can be seen from everywhere”, she said, Vincenzo nodded: “That’s why they put it there. Whoever lives there dominates Naples”…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
Teatro San Carlo
Teatro San Carlo room is more than 26 square meters big; it has a comfortable queen-size bed and a sofa bed; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray the San Carlo Theater, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…the first time she saw the famous theatre: it was gorgeous, with its scarlet warmth, with its sparkling lights, jewels, white skins. It gave the impression of isolating from the rest of the world, to keep them all together, the aristòi, the different people, those blessed by fortune, abilities, talents, in a place born to art, intelligence, beauty, which in turn was firmly asking for art, beauty, intelligence…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
Sant’Anna di Palazzo
Sant’Anna di Palazzo room is a wide room being more than 22 square meters big; it has a comfortable large queen-size bed and a comfortable armchair that can become a bed for children up to 10 years of age if needed; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray Sant’Anna di Palazzo, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…She repeated in her mind: “Eleonora. Donna Eleonora Tria. Lionora”, as the Neapolitans called her. Lenor is here, in a small room in Sant’Anna di Palazzo, lit by a small oil lamp…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
Piazza Mercato
Piazza Mercato room is more than 20 square meters big; it has a comfortable large queen-size bed or two single beds; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray Piazza Mercato, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…that door was the entrance to Piazza del Mercato, the kingdom of merchants and scoundrels, the place where the executioner hung and decapitated, the headquarters of all sorts of crime…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
Castel Sant’Elmo
Sant’Elmo room is more than 26 square meters big; it has a comfortable queen-size bed and a double sofa bed; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray the Castel Sant’Elmo, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…She recognised Castel Sant’Elmo from the plane. “It can be seen from everywhere”, she said, Vincenzo nodded: “That’s why they put it there. Whoever lives there dominates Naples”…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
Teatro San Carlo
Teatro San Carlo room is more than 26 square meters big; it has a comfortable queen-size bed and a sofa bed; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray the San Carlo Theater, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…the first time she saw the famous theatre: it was gorgeous, with its scarlet warmth, with its sparkling lights, jewels, white skins. It gave the impression of isolating from the rest of the world, to keep them all together, the aristòi, the different people, those blessed by fortune, abilities, talents, in a place born to art, intelligence, beauty, which in turn was firmly asking for art, beauty, intelligence…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
Sant’Anna di Palazzo
Sant’Anna di Palazzo room is a wide room being more than 22 square meters big; it has a comfortable large queen-size bed and a comfortable armchair that can become a bed for children up to 10 years of age if needed; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray Sant’Anna di Palazzo, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…She repeated in her mind: “Eleonora. Donna Eleonora Tria. Lionora”, as the Neapolitans called her. Lenor is here, in a small room in Sant’Anna di Palazzo, lit by a small oil lamp…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
Piazza Mercato
Piazza Mercato room is more than 20 square meters big; it has a comfortable large queen-size bed or two single beds; there is a wide wardrobe with closets, shelves and useful spaces for suitcases, a desk with a tray, a mini-bar and a safe. It is fully air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi and a digital and wired Smart TV. The room comes also with a private bathroom with wide shower, bidet, courtesy kit and professional hairdryer.
To describe and portray Piazza Mercato, three original snapshots on the walls along with the words of E.S. will take you on a virtual journey between a Naples that was the stage of Lionora’s life, to Naples today:
…that door was the entrance to Piazza del Mercato, the kingdom of merchants and scoundrels, the place where the executioner hung and decapitated, the headquarters of all sorts of crime…
(From: Il resto di niente di E. Striano)
THE B&B
B&B Lionora has been fully renovated in classical modern style and offers, beyond its 4 rooms, a wide and comfortable common room where our guests can enjoy a rich continental breakfast with fresh local bakery products.
Upon request, we can provide our guests with gluten-free products or specific products in case of food allergies or intolerances. Moreover, we allow the use of the kitchen for specific needs.
Moreover, the facility has:
a modern and efficient home automation system to allow our guests to independently arrive, leave and move by using digital codes provided prior to their arrival;
a video surveillance system at the entrance to ensure maximum security;
a totally free Wi-Fi system in the whole facility;
an efficient LAN network in all rooms and common spaces;
Smart TVs with digital and SKY channels, also in the breakfast room;
an efficient heating and air conditioning system in the whole facility;
di sensori antifumo in tutti gli spazi comuni e nelle camere.
smoke detectors in all rooms and common spaces
Lionora is located on the first floor of an antique palace in the historical centre, the palace is equipped with a lift.
Animals are not allowed.
SERVICES
SKY AND DIGITAL TV CHANNELS
BABY COT
HOME AUTOMATION
SAFE-DEPOSIT BOX
POS
AIR CONDITIONING
LIFT
ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO SMOKE
BREAKFAST ROOM
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
FREE WI-FI
IN THE HEART OF NAPLES
Lionora B&B is located in 35, Via Miroballo al Pendino. It is nestled in the heart of Naples historical centre, a set of artistic and cultural treasures whose alleys, the famous 300 churches, the mysterious and secret ancient underground city, the several monuments and archaeological sites make up a unique example of beauties that is carved in the mind and heart of those who chose to spend even a few hours here. The historical centre of Naples was designated by UNESCO as belonging to World Cultural Heritage and it is now undergoing significant maintenance works aimed at enhancing its value and beauty.
Just a few steps away there is San Gregorio Armeno, the famous “via dei pastori”, the street of cribs and Via Duomo where, beyond the Cathedral, one can admire the precious and wonderful treasure of San Gennaro, the patron saint and protector of the city.
Just next to Lionora B&B is the State Museum “Museo storico del Grande Archivio”
SPACCANAPOLI
500 meters
CAPPELLA SAN SEVERO
650 meters
MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO NAZIONALE
1,4 km
DUOMO
650 meters
CAPPELLA E MUSEO DI SAN GENNARO
600 meters
BASILICA DI SAN LORENZO MAGGIORE
450 meters
MUSEO FILANGIERI
600 meters
PIAZZA E CHIESA DI SAN DOMENICO MAGGIORE
600 meters
CHIOSTRO DI SANTA CHIARA
850 meters
PIAZZA E CHIESA DEL GESÙ
850 meters
VIA SAN SEBASTIANO
900 meters
PIAZZA BELLINI E SCAVI
1 km
PIAZZA DANTE
1,1 km
TEATRO SAN CARLO
1,6 km
PIAZZA PLEBISCITO E PALAZZO REALE
2 km
HOW TO GET AROUND THE CITY
Despite the main interest points are very close to the B&B, those who want to use public transport or move away from the city centre have:
- a bus stop at 50 meters
- Line 1 underground station “Università” at about 400 meters
- Taxi station at 150 meters
- a car park at 200 meters
In the immediate vicinity, there are pizzerias, bars and restaurants that can be reached on foot.
From the well-known pizzeria “La Figlia del Presidente”, just a few steps away from the B&B (50 meters), to the famous Caffé Gambrinus and La Caffettiera, two cafés located in two of the most beautiful squares in Naples, Trieste e Trento square and Martiri square; they can both be comfortably reached by walking 15/20 minutes through Naples’ streets of shopping, like Umberto I avenue and Toledo and Chiaia streets. Near the B&B there are restaurants like the “Europeo” or “Mattozzi”, which are among the best for traditional cuisine, or modern ones like “J”, a very good taste of Japanese cuisine in Naples.
Moreover, just a few meters away from Lionora B&B there is a supermarket, many bars, a tobacco shop, a beauty centre, a fishmonger’s, a bakery and many souvenirs shops.
HOW TO REACH US
The structure is located in a strategic and easy to reach position for those arriving by train, ship or plane:
- at about 1100 meters away from Piazza Garibaldi Central Station and thus it can be comfortably reached in about 10 minutes walking or 5 by bus;
- just 200 meters away from the harbor located in Via Porta di Massa, a harbor of ferries, and 700 meters away from Molo Beverello, the harbor of ferries and hydrofoils (also to the islands of Capri, Procida, Ischia) and thus it can be comfortably reached on foot;
- just about 6 km away from Naples International Airport, thus it can be reached in just 20 minutes by taxi or 30 by bus.
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