Top 10 Di Stefano Hotels

From the moment we arrived at the entrance and we're greeted by the receptionist, Maria we felt so welcomed. I'd read that all the staff were welcoming and this proves to be the case. Our room, Altana, was on the top floor. Very roomy and calm with extra special touches like a bottle of red wine, some soft drinks in the fridge, books to read but most impressive of all was the very top room with great views over the rooftops, a comfortable sofa and a record player with vinyl LPs. What a treat. Very sophisticated. Also a dressing room a d great bathroom. A perfect stay. This was our favourite stay of the four places we booked. Absolutely lovely.

I must have started this review about 5 times because I don't really want to be negative, but then again I don't want to be positive either! We stayed here for one night, and it was enough - much like Pisa itself I feel - one day/night is enough! The location is well out of Pisa - taxi will cost in the region of €25, but if you like the idea of their thermal pools, saunas, etc it's worth it. Our room was a split level - bed above the en-suite with a decent sitting/chilling area downstairs. However I use the term ”chilling” ironically because the AC couldn't get near coping - despite having it working as hard as it could for the entire stay, it only managed to cool the room by less than one degree celsius. Opening the windows didn't help, but they opened into a corridor anyway, so privacy was a concern. Once you actually see a member of staff in the thermal baths/spa area (they seem to be rather sp**** and stay hidden - pretty sure I read that in someone else's review), they are lovely, but I genuinely felt awkward asking them to show us around - which is what the hotel receptionist had told us to ask! When we checked in, we were informed of a ”party” being hosted on the terrace that evening with food (not beverages) costing €90 each. We may have been tempted, but decided that given we were only there for one night, we'd eat in Pisa itself. On returning to the hotel we grabbed a couple of drinks at the bar and were invited (by who appeared to be the Food and Beverage manager) to enjoy our drinks on the terrace with the live music still playing - this was lovely and very thoughtful - certainly the highlight of our stay at the hotel. All in all, it's somewhat aged and needs a bit of TLC, possibly understaffed a little, and in a rural location. That said, the staff are very good and the location makes it wonderfully peaceful and relaxing. The thermal baths are beautiful and somewhat unique so it's very ”different” and for a night-or-two, you can't go wrong. I don't regret booking it, and if the AC had worked, so would probably have been a far more positive review.

The hotel is perfectly located literally 2 minutes from The Leaning Tower. The street outside has plenty restaurants, supermarkets and small shops. Our room was on the first floor. Basic, but very clean with a small fridge and ensuite facilities. Also on the first floor is a small roof terrace where you can have breakfast or drinks overlooking the Tower. You can buy chilled beer, wine and soft drinks from reception. The staff are a real credit to the hotel: very friendly, courteous and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hotel Franceso.

After our EasyJet flight was cancelled we were unable to find anywhere to stay in Pisa so spent half the night on a sofa in a hotel reception area and half sitting at the railway station. My sister suggested Blue Shades who offer ‘day rooms’ and we were only too grateful to check in and grab some much needed sleep. The room was clean, spacious, had great blinds, en-suite bathroom and teeny hidden kitchen area - it was everything we needed and more! Morover even in sweltering heat it was an easy walk to the airport.

We've just returned from a great three night stay at the Di Stefano. Great location, less than 10 minutes walk from the Leaning Tower and 15 minutes from Pisa Centrale Station. The room was spacious and modern and enough space for the four of us. Excellent air conditioning and was extremely quiet at night. We all slept really well. The staff were always very friendly and each morning they serve a lovely continental breakfast in the ground floor vault which has a lot of character. I'd recommend taking a drink up to the terrace where you can see the top of the tower poking up above the roof tops. All in all a great trip and I'd highly recommend for any travellers wanting to see what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower as well as a base to reach Florence (just an hour away by train).

Like many other AC hotels in Italy: a good hotel. Clean, friendly staff, good housekeeping, ok location a bit out of town (though you get a quiet rest and a good night sleep). We came to like the ACs in Italy - wherever you go, you get a good level of service, a solid product and friendly staff wherever and whenever. So is the case in Pisa. Free parking - plenty of in front and on the side. Would chose again to stay here.

Stayed here for two nights before heading to cinque Terre. I'd give 4 stars to the staff, breakfast and location for station and walking to the tower. Staff all very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was super and plentiful. And location was perfect for late arrival from Pisa airport....right next to Pisa centrale. I'd give about 2 stars for the room and general condition of the hotel. Although the rooms were clean and comfortable it was let down with poor decoration and overdue refurb. Holes in walls, need of redecorating and fefit. We had an adjoining room and could hear everything on the other side...even zipping up their case...poor. NH need to do a walk around and see the problems here. Paid £135 per night. Don't think I got my money's worth. No fault of the staff they can only work with what they've got. Come on NH.