If, like us, you have booked this hotel on the basis of its five star rating, then adjust your expectations now. While you book in, take a look at the threadbare rugs on the floor of the reception area. This will prepare you. A visitor from the early 1900s would still recognise the opulence of the parquet flooring in the rooms, the 15 foot high ceilings, the high windows, the golden chandeliers and the ornate ironwork. For modern visitors, the faded glory soon loses its appeal. It would not be a surprise if the furniture in our room had come from Tuscan junk shops in the 1970s, probably about the time the 15 inch portable TV had been installed. Good points: yes, it’s close to the station (actually about a 5-10 minute walk), everyone speaks good English, the room was kept very clean and there is a swimming pool. Bad points: they charge a fortune for anything and everything, there was no kitchen available when we travelled so watch out for the 45 euro pp charge for congealed pasta, there’s only BBC world news available on the TV, the wireless internet availability is variable (don’t expect much at busy periods), the bath/shower is too small and the furniture was uncomfortable. Do not expect any facilities for children. In summary, a five star hotel should be luxurious; with money and Italian style this could be gorgeous, right now it is an anachronism.

I've been two nights in Montecatini in this wonderful hotel.

The hotel is very close to the train station ( Montecatini centro) two minutes walking. Is sourrunded by a very big park where you can find space to relax and if you love tennis, there is also a tennis pitch. As you get in you can see that this hotel is very charming, has got a huge hall, dinning and breakfast room. All the staff is very helpfull. My room was at first floor with a balcony looking at the inner garden, had wooden floor, air conditioning and sky tv. The toilet very clean and totally comfortable. At the first floor you can also find the Spa with swimming pool, beautician and gym. I also had dinner at La Pace wich was top class too.

So I cannot do anything else than recommend this amazing hotel.

Standard single room, quite small. Very nice setting and feel to the property. Run down but pleasant.

Stayed in two adding rOoms with three teenage kids. Very roomy, great breakfast, reasonable priced wifi. But don't expect modern amenities like kettles or great air conditioning. This is the historical property in Monticatini and the rooms are huge. Lovely town but not a value vacation.