Grand Hotel Plaza

North Tuscany is home to two of Italy’s most famous cities: Florence and Pisa. Here, art galleries, palazzos and Michelin-starred restaurants vie for your attention.

For something a little more laid-back, consider staying in a smaller city. Little Lucca comes ringed by Renaissance walls. Cycle or walk them for long-range views over both the city and Tuscan countryside.

Meanwhile, the thermal waters of Montecatini have been reeling in day trippers since Roman times. Explore the art nouveau Terme Tettuccio before hopping on the oldest funicular in the world. It takes you up to Montecatini Alto – a medieval village with spectacular views of North Tuscany.

• Longitude: 10.771674
• Latitude: 43.883065

For more information on travel and transport visit our Northern Tuscany & Montecatini page

PRE-BOOKABLE Excursions for guests staying in Montecatini 

Siena & San Gimignano

From £69 Thursday, full day

Pick up time: 9.00am / Drop off time: 7.00pm

A guided tour of the medieval town of Siena which includes: the cathedral, music academy and the Accademia Chigiana. In the afternoon drive through the Chianti hills to explore San Gimignano, a town of towers dating back to the Etruscan period. Not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Florence with the Uffizi Gallery

From £80 Friday, full day

Pick up time: 9.00am / Drop off time: 5.30pm

Visit the home town of the famous Medici family, wealthy patrons of the famous writers, artists, architects and sculptors who flocked to the city. Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael to name but a few, filling the churches palaces and streets with the world’s greatest Renaissance works. Our excellent guide will share all the secret stories and make the city alive in front of your eyes. The walk will end by the famous Uffizi Gallery where you will be able to SKIP THE QUEUE (entrance fee payable locally).

Cinque Terre

From £73 Tuesday, full day

Pick up time: 7.30am / Drop off time: 7.00pm 

Travelling by boat and/or train (weather permitting) around the Cinque Terre discover some of the most picturesque seaside villages in the Mediterranean. Starting at Riomaggiore or Manarola, and passing all five villages with their colourful houses stopping at: Vernazza and Monterosso where there is time for lunch and swimming. Not suitable for people with mobility issues

**Please note that the pick up and drop off point for all Montecatini excursions is the Tourist Information Office located in the centre of town and a max. 10 minutes walk from hotels. 

Restaurants & Bars

The hotel’s restaurant prides itself in serving traditional Tuscan dishes and international cuisine in a relaxed environment. The cosy bar is great choice for a post dinner drink and there is occasionally live music during the summer.

Pool

The hotel’s small pool is perfectly formed with plenty of loungers and parasols.

General Facilities

• Roof garden
• Wifi

Local Fees and Taxes

Tourist tax payable locally directly to hotel