What a great place to experience Tuscany. It is just two blocks from train station and half way between Florence and Pisa. Montecatini Alto, just a short distance up the hill is a medieval village with impressive historical significance for the region. Staff is friendly and very accommodating to its guests. We brought 25 college students for a semester abroad and used this hotel as our home base the last two years. We came back because of the excellent service and friendly staff. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an out of the way location that easily accesses more prestigious, but more...
Read moreI had a great stay at La Riviera! I was there with a group from my school for 3 months. The staff is incredible, the food is molta buona, and the rooms and views are nice. This small town is very friendly and not so busy as many tourist towns in Italy. There are plenty of opportunities to meet wonderful locals. The hotel owner, Vincenzo, can direct you to the best places to find gelato or a fun activity for the family. This establishment is owned and operated by VIncenzo's family and provides a great family atmosphere. After a fun day of hot baths and beautiful views, La Riviera is a great place to...
Read moreI stayed here for an extended amount of time and I have nothing bad to say! Location is terrific! Minutes from the train station and only 40 minutes from Florence by train. The food was phenomenal! Hot meals that were true to the Tuscan region! Signore Vinchenzo was a fantastic host! He always checked to make sure we had everything that we needed. The rooms were a great size with a good view! This was truly my home away from home for 3 months. I would recommend this to...
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