Rosso Di Sera Relais Tuscany

“Friendly hotel in central location”

What I had failed to spot when choosing this hotel for an overnight stay was that not only is it opposite a station but it is located between 2 or 3 different railway lines. However in late August it was hot so we had the shutters and windows closed with the aircon on so although trains do go past … more

What I had failed to spot when choosing this hotel for an overnight stay was that not only is it opposite a station but it is located between 2 or 3 different railway lines. However in late August it was hot so we had the shutters and windows closed with the aircon on so although trains do go past all night they are neither particularly noisy nor frequent, so we heard them if we woke up but they didn’t disturb our sleep. We had a spacious corner room on the first floor with a shared, sunny terrace and our son had a single on the same landing next door. The room had luggage/ hanging space, en-suite shower room, small fridge with tea and coffee making facilities, chest of drawers, ottoman, bedside and overhead lamps, a chair, comfortable bed, patio doors and a side window and effective air conditioning. There is a pleasant courtyard garden with outdoor tables in both sun and shade and a jacuzzi which was pleasant to cool off in on a warm August evening. There are mosquitoes so repellent and/or room spray is advisable. The receptionist doubled as bar staff and was happy to bring us wine and cocktails in the garden (at reasonable prices) and pizza was available although we didn’t try this as we planned to go out for dinner. The self-service breakfast is simple but comprises cereals,juice, yogurt, breads, toast, ham, cheese, a couple of hot items including eggs, plentiful pastries and a pancake making machine as well as good coffee to order. Seating is indoors or in the garden. The staff are pleasant and friendly although there are usually only one or two on duty- it is not a high cost establishment and room rates are reasonably priced. The location is extremely convenient for central Pisa if a bit of a challenge to get there. Access is via a ramp in the station car park to a walkway through a noisy road tunnel but it proved to be safe and takes you directly to a supermarket, Asian restaurant quarter, an area of market stalls selling gifts and souvenirs past city walls into the square containing the Tower and duomo in less than 10 minutes. Quirky and not everyone’s choice - even our taxi had to make one u-turn to get us there -but a pleasant spot, at a reasonable price for central Pisa and we would go back as it was so much more relaxing than getting a hire car straight from the airport, doing a shop and driving direct to our holiday rental that same evening. We were able to start fresh the next morning, stop for lunch and still be there in time for a swim.

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“Over night stay”

Had a late arrival owing to delayed flight. Made arrangements on the hoof and the hotel gave us a door combination to get in after 11pm and a little video to show us where the room is,after sending our passport details and credit card. The room was large and comfortable. There is a big dead leg on… more

Had a late arrival owing to delayed flight. Made arrangements on the hoof and the hotel gave us a door combination to get in after 11pm and a little video to show us where the room is,after sending our passport details and credit card. The room was large and comfortable. There is a big dead leg on the plumbing before the shower hot water came through so be patient! Breakfast was at 8am but due to a staff problem which we had to text the absentee management about as there was no one around at 8.30. We found out that the staff would eventually arrive at 9 . Sadly this was too late for us as we were already late for our destination (which we should have arrived in the previous evening) so left without our breakfast. We should have been told about this issue and not had to find out for ourselves. Otherwise good.

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“It was ok”

Our room had no where to sit besides the bed. No cups to drink water. Could hear people snoring in adjoining room. No early check in. They'll let you sit in the sun in the parking lot until 3pm. Wi-fi signal was weak if you have a signal at all.