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Via Santa Maria 165, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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Relais Under The Tower
Ranked #70 of 104 Pisa B&B and Inns
2.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Avoid at all costs”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

We stayed here for one night and were all but too happy to leave early. While it is in a fabulous location to the leaning tower, the rooms are not what are advertised. The double bed we stayed in was two singles pushed together. One spring and one slate, both different heights and neither comfortable. Sheets were dirty and the towels provided were hand towels. The air-conditioner was broken- leeching water all over our bags on the floor and not providing any cool air. And while we were there, my husband left his wallet in reception. He went back for it 5 minutes later and it had disappeared. The staff claimed no other guests had been through reception, hence we figure only the staff could of taken it. We searched everywhere while they watched and stated they would help. They did however give us directions to the police station to make a report. Thankfully the restaurant and shop next door were wonderful and helped us out. The accommodation advertisements states stairs but it is actually 4 flights of stairs within a building with other residences and no lift. Very dark and dingy. For what you pay in Pisa, it is not worth the money. If the actual accommodation was not disgraceful enough, the theft by staff was..

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Turku, Finland
1 review
“love it”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

we all love the villa under the tower and anytime when we are coming in italy, we'll be back!!!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bedford, United Kingdom
1 review
“Expensive for Pisa for what it was”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

They did not have our booking handy - someone had handled bookings separately so we had to wait 20 minutes whilst it was sorted. We were in the annex, which is a lot further down the road - view of building site opposite and the room was just a bit lower than pavement, so not very private with window open.
It is not a hotel, it is just Bed (and no breakfast) and does not have the facilities it states - no restaurant, office etc. It is just rooms within one floor of a building with other tenants. There are no communal areas in either the main part of the Relais or the annex, just a short corridor with the rooms off it. No bathroom toiletries and only one towel each. Manager only turns up on site if you ring him and wait half an hour.
It was very disappointing for the price in comparison with other B&B accommodation in Pisa that holiday. Royal Victoria was much cheaper, including breakfast and had very helpful staff available at all times.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“very cheap!! fine if your not too fussy...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011

we booked this hostel before seeing the negative reviews so were expecting the worst. It was however not too bad and great value! rooms were fine and we were worried about having to share with people but we were given a twin. very central location and basic. if you want a hotel experience however i wouldnt recommend. but very good if you are on a budget and only want to stay a few nights!!

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Errrr hello??”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2011

We found this hotel easily, very central and we had high hopes. We arrived at around 8pm and rang the bell. No response. We rang again. Then we rang the telephone number from the booking form we had. The guy wasnt even at the hotel! We had to wait for him to get there from whereever to check us in. Card machine didnt work, so we then had to go to the bank to get the cash. Room was underwhelming, very basic and a bit shabby looking. We didnt get shown around and the service, overall was poor. I am not usually a one to say that, but after recieving such warm and friendly service from an even cheaper b and b in Florence (where we even had breakfast for less than the price of our shabby room here!) it has to be said. However we were only spending one night here, which I was thankful for. The bathroom was ok at best. Overall, 'ok' sums it up. I wouldnt stay here again though.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Via Santa Maria 165, 56126 Pisa, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR4,280 - 8,448

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