Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale

Overall we had a fantastic stay at Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale. We are two adult couples in our late twenties and we were looking for a place to stay in Tuscany that was in easy reach of all the cities but with minimal driving. The most important thing for us was bars and restaurants within walking distance, as nobody wanted to be the designated driver! Pros: - Nice pool area, not too crowded. - Staff really nice, especially Roberto in the bar. - Rooms very clean. - Really excellent location - we went to Pisa and Florence by train. (We hired a car for two days for Siena and hilltop towns.) - Lots of fantastic bars and restaurants nearby, plus the charming funiculare to Montecatini Alto. - Good Wifi. Cons: - Breakfast was very average. - Hotel bar lacked atmosphere, but there are plenty of other places to go within just a few minutes' walk. A few minor irritations, if I'm nit-picking: - The hotel will not lend you an iron. - No bathrobes in the room. - We upgraded to a balcony and could have used a little table or something to help us make the most of the space. - There was no minibar but there was a fridge which was stocked with some water. In other hot country hotels this has been complimentary and it did not state anywhere it was chargeable, but at the end we got a bill of 2 euro per bottle - a lot over 10 days! - Bathroom toiletries consisted of one large squirty bottle of watered down shampoo/shower gel. Not 4* standard.

The hotel is located in a perfect spot. Close enough to the action but far enough to be quiet. The room was small, but very clean and the bed was comfortable. The hotel is gorgeous, and the pool area was great for early morning, and evening swims. The breakfast was okay, but I expected more based on the cost and appearance of the hotel. We had a great breakfast at a much cheaper hotel outside Perugia a few days ago.

We were traveling with a group and they had us booked at another hotel that was dirty and unsafe. We found this hotel and hotels.com and it moved at 10:00pm at night. The staff went out of thier way to get us into our room and even opened us the dinning room so we could have a full dinner! Rooms are cute and comfy and clean. Area has some really cute shops and local culture.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. great espresso at breakfast. was quiet and catered for all my needs. good value

Everything was marvelous.Just breakfast need a little bit progress.You can add few stuff.