Like other reviewers we went to this hotel with expectations that it would be a concrete monstosity. Whilst the architecture leaves something to be desired, this was more than offset by the fabulous food and friendly staff. The hotel is well situated right on its own sandy beach with easy public transport connections to Pisa and Florence. My only complaint... more

I was unsure about this hotel when we booked it. It looked very big and I was also concerned at some of the reviews describing it as a "concrete monstrosity" and using words such as "tired" and "shabby". Luckily, I needn't have worried! The Grand Hotel Continental is a very modern, very clean and very spacious hotel (not at all... more

Traveled with Thomson from the UK and even though there was an issue with the operator (who changed our room type only a few weeks before travel) the holiday itself was perfect. The hotel does indeed look a little dated from the outside (or to be kind, it had a vintage look) but the inside is certainly comfortable, modern and... more

Room was large enough for two or three (my family stayed in another room) Given a disabled room at check-in, which we were not happy with. The hotel promised to do something, but did nothing to give us another room. They Claimed the hotel was full, but we saw people check in and out all the time we were there.... more

the light marble exterior can make the hotel look like a concrete box when first seen.The surrounding area of shops/restaurants etc looks a bit "tired" but is adequate.The transfer time from Pisa airport was about 20-30 mins at the most which is great.On arrival reception very helpful, but had to find own room as no porters to help if needed.Room... more

Let me start by saying the staff were lovely but this hotel is seriously dated, tired and shabby! How it ever got a 4* rating is beyond me. Rooms were very average and bathroom - shower only - very small. The building itself is a concrete monstrosity and although we had a room with a balcony over looking the pool... more

Do not be put off my the exterior of the Grand Hotel Continental, what it lacks in architectural substance it makes up for in many other areas. Rooms were more than adequate and very clean, food was delicious and, if anything, there was too much of it! Hotel staff extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is perfectly situated a short... more

Have just returned from a week at the Grand Hotel Continental in Tirrenia, cannot fault the hotel, staff very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble. Four course evening meals with waiter service and a good choice of menu, lots of homemade soups and good choice of salads etc. Rooms good size and kept spotlessly clean with towel change... more

Arrived in Tirrenia, and saw this hotel. Thay had a room, so check in took 10 mins and we were then around the pool-- Yes a 50 mtr olympic size pool- amazing. Room/bathroom were very clean, and balcony overlooking the beach. Breakfast was normal Continential style, and there were plenty on restaurants close by we didn't make it to hotel... more