Verena

It was a fun, real Italian experience, and we'd have liked Montecatini a lot less if we hadn't stayed here. There was no ac in the middle of August, but the staff and the cute area made up for it.

The owner and his father were really nice. The place has that atmosphere of old Italy, and we loved it.

A month and a half later, I still feel I should say something. This place only makes sense if you're in town for Lucca Comics and the price is right. Otherwise, I wouldn't stay here. It feels like somewhere to dump your bags and try to sleep for a few nights on a horrible mattress, not a hotel. On arrival, nobody had explained where to go, so we were told, “Go straight to where that lady comes out and ask for the keys there.” We felt completely lost. And the smell on the way to our room was like “grandma's soup.”

For one night, maybe during Lucca Comics, it can do the job, but I'd choose somewhere else for a longer stay. The location is very central and the price is low, though the rooms are tiny, the mattress is too hard, and cleanliness is only adequate. There's free wifi. Reception closes at midnight, and after that you have to go to another property to get a door. Our room had various noises at night, and opening its only window let in a strong cooking smell.