Location. Built in 1921, the splendid purpose- built Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte has an excellent position by the sea and promenade in the resort town of Viareggio, 20 kilometres from Pisa. The Torre del Lago and Puccini's House are 10 kilometres away, and the typical Italian town of Lucca is 15 kilometres away. Pisa International Airport Galileo Galilei is 20 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
Hotel Features. The hotel has an outdoor rooftop swimming pool overlooking the sea, and provides a range of spa services including a sauna and fitness equipment. The Piano Bar boasts a white grand piano, and the Panoramic Bar on the top floor offers with panoramic views. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer the use of a safe-deposit box; there is a concierge desk; and the air-conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access.

The Grand Hotel's Restaurant Il Piccolo Principe serves regional dishes with the emphasis on seafood, in a relaxed setting with gentle lighting and background music, and the Grill Restaurant offers regional dishes on the terrace overlooking the sea.

Guestrooms. The 106 guestrooms, over five floors, have stylish reproduction furnishings, smart contemporary decor and balconies. All are equipped with satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct- dial phones, climate control, safes and minibars. The marbled bathrooms have hair dryers and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip. Be sure to visit the Cinque Terre, five mountainside villages set in breathtaking scenery and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a journey of 70 kilometres from the hotel.

Room Types:

Suite Classic Front Sea View:   One king bed, with one extra bed for a child on request. Stylish reproduction furnishings and smart contemporary decor. Satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, climate control, safe and minibar. Marbled bathroom with hair dryer, makeup mirror and bathrobes. Cribs (on request).

Suite Classic Side Sea View:   One king bed, with one extra bed for a child on request. Stylish reproduction furnishings and smart contemporary decor. Separate living room. Satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, climate control, safe and minibar. Marbled bathroom with hair dryer, makeup mirror and bathrobes. Cribs (on request).

Classic Side Sea View:   One king bed, with one extra bed for a child on request. Stylish reproduction furnishings and smart contemporary decor. Satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, climate control, safe and minibar. Marbled bathroom with hair dryer, makeup mirror and bathrobes. Cribs (on request).

Classic Front Sea View:   One king bed. Stylish reproduction furnishings and smart contemporary decor. Satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, climate control, safe and minibar. Marbled bathroom with hair dryer, makeup mirror and bathrobes.

Classic Hill View:   One king bed, with one extra bed for a child on request. Stylish reproduction furnishings and smart contemporary decor. Satellite television, wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, climate control, safe and minibar. Marbled bathroom with hair dryer, makeup mirror and bathrobes. Cribs (on request).

Best Available Room:   The best available room will be allocated at check-in. Flat-screen satellite TV, writing desk, high-speed Internet access, safe, minibar, pillows menu, marble bathroom, bidet, hair dryer, bathroom amenities, shaving/beauty mirror, slippers. Cribs (on request).

Driving Directions:
Getting there. Taxis are available at the airport and the fare to the hotel is typically 100 EUR. Pisa airport has its own train station with direct trains to Pisa central station, Florence, Lucca and beyond. The best way to see the surrounding countryside is to hire a car.