Hotel Royal Palace, Montecatini Terme; Montecatini Terme hotel

Hotel Royal Palace, Montecatini Terme

Hotel Royal Palace, Montecatini Terme - this modern three-star Montecatini Terme hotel occupies a central position on Viale Biacchierai, at the foot of the Pistoia hills. This is a terrific blend of modern comforts with the best in traditional Italian hospitality, and is ideal both for holiday visitors and for business guests. You can unwind in the bright, spacious lobby and enjoy a quiet drink in the hotel's cosy bar. There is a big outdoor pool, great for some exercise. And the sauna and jacuzzi are great for recharging the batteries.

The elegant yet informal restaurant at this Montecatini Terme hotel offers a tantalising array of the best of Tuscany. The famed cuisine of this central Italian region is renowned for its simple quality - the best in locally sourced meat, fish and vegetables and with the emphasis on seasonal produce. The rooms here are single, double or triple, all with minibar, air conditioning, telephone, television and delightfully comfortable. The hotel has internet access, there is a lift/elevator to all floors, and the sights of the town are within walking distance.

Chief among those is the Parco delle Terme of course, with its nine spa resorts each with bubbling, sulphurous restorative waters. The town has a long history, with the first thermal baths being established in 1540 - stroll out from your Montecatini Terme hotel to do what visitors have been doing for nearly 500 years, taking the waters. Other sights include the medieval town of Montecatini Alto, reached by funicular railway, the Accademia d'Arte and the deer park at wooded Le Panteraie.

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Double room from €49