Do you offer a half board package?
'Mezza pensione' — 'MED-za pen-SIO-ne'. 'Mezza' means half; 'pensione' here means board (not a retirement pension).
Use at resort hotels, agriturismi, or mountain hotels where half board (breakfast + dinner) is a common and often excellent value option.
'Mezza pensione' = half board (breakfast + dinner). 'Pensione completa' = full board (all meals). 'Solo camera' = room only. 'B&B' = bed and breakfast. These are the standard Italian hotel meal plan categories.
È incluso il vino a cena con la mezza pensione?
Is wine included at dinner with half board?
Asks about drinks inclusion — varies by hotel
Posso fare solo la colazione?
Can I do just breakfast?
Asks for B&B option
La pensione completa include anche il pranzo?
Does full board also include lunch?
Clarifies what is included in full board
Mezza pensione is a beloved Italian tradition at sea and mountain resorts. The dinner is often the hotel's best showcase — regional dishes, homemade pasta, local wines. At agriturismi, the half board dinner may include olive oil tasting, local salumi, and handmade desserts.