When you come out the door of the station, you look across at the hotel. A family run place with anxious to please front desk attendants (father, son), I think the owners. Just a nice clean hotel for travelers, large lobby with bar, inside courtyard for summer. Room not fancy but comfortable and good bathroom with shower at a reasonable price including breakfast.
The main square is a good walk and easy to get lost coming back. We took a boat ride on the lake and ate outside at one of the many restaurants in a large square. Lots to see in the pedestrian areas. Busy place on a Saturday afternoon.
Hotel directed us to a restaurant across the street nearby, strictly local, popular pizza take out as well as dinners, just what we like.

We spent one night at Albergo Bianchi Stazione and got what we were looking for: a large, clean room at a good price. Located across the station, it can be hard to drive to in traffic (one of us went in while the other circled back to the parking entrance, which was an extremely tight turn in heavy traffic). We had a room facing the inner courtyard (request this--it's much quieter). There was a huge shower and good overall bathroom, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was quite basic, but good cappucino. Other hotels are closer to the sights here, but it's still only about 10 mnutes on foot. It was perfectly fine for one night--nothing fancy, but what we needed.

No frills hotel directly opposite of the Mantova train station. Rooms large, but rather basic, stark in terms of style and quality (small towels, harsh lighting). Some rooms open onto the inner courtyard.

Breakfast basic - nice croissants, but cheap fluorescent coloured juices.

There are much better options in Mantova (try the B&Bs) for the same or cheaper price, but if you are coming in late at night (many B&Bs do not have late check-in) the Albergo Bianchi Stazione is an decent enough choice.

I've just returned from Italy on a business trip and stayed at 3 hotels. I would say that Albergo Bianchi stood out from the rest mainly for the very welcoming and friendly service that I recieved. Nothing was too much to ask for and they mostly all spoke good English. The accomodation was basic so for a business trip it was ideal for me. It was also very clean. When I first got there I had a problem with a shutter that wouldn't open and they quickly and swiftly moved me to another room no problem. Even though it is opposite the train station, the hotel is quite and there was no road noise although I was at the back. It is 10-15 minutes walk to the centre of Mantova which is a beautiful. If you're a runner like I am then then the gravel track around the lakes is just absolutely beautiful and a fine run but in July make it early 6.00 -6.30am or later in the evening as it can be very warm. I ate out in many places but loved the Europa restaurant opposite the hotel. Great pizza and very reasonable prices. Breakfast at the hotel was fine with nice croissants, fruit and cereal. Best cup of tea as well I've had in Europe. Overall I had a great stay. Thank you Albergo Stazione !!!