In a quiet street, next to all kind of beautifull spa palaces and a big park, lies hotel Astoria. The style is old fashioned Italian. Actually really charming.
The service is extremely good: most people speek English and everyone is very friendly. The food is delicious and very healthy. The only problem is that the staff give you too much!

This lovely family operated /owned hotel has been my pick in Italy for over the past 10 years. The charming hotel located below Montecatini Alto has been my personal retreat and get away. I always receive such great service and especially from Arturo, who's friendly face and professional manners have always greeted me at the front door. The location is superb, situated amongst a park and across the street from a beautiful spa where live orchestra and opera music can be heard in the mornings. Only a ten minute walk to the train station, where you can take day trips to Florence, Lucca, Pisa and many historic cities. My favorite restaurant is La Torre, only a few minutes on the funicular up to Alto for amazing views and fabulous food/wine. Ask Fabiano for his suggestions. The town is like a story book at night, with a colorful carousel lit up and children and adults of all ages having their gelato and strolling with family and friends. The Taddei Family have added the personal charm and service with their Father Guido and his Son Ciro at the helm of this beautiful property. Attentive staff, wonderful location and the feeling of Dolce Vita keep me coming back to this special place.. I'm already planning our next trip back to Hotel Astoria.

Yes, all what we needed we had at Astoria Hotel with personalized services and with a warm family welcome, even Nina (the family litter dog) makes u feel at home.
I do recommend this wonderful family hotel for all ages and situations, solo travel, with friends, honeymooners, teenages, or the whole family.
Thanks Ciro Tadei for send to Egypt the rings I forgot at your Hotel. amazing services.

We originally picked this out as a place to stay to visit Florence and Pisa, but found as many interesting and beautiful places much nearer at hand.
The hotel, perhaps like a number of other italian hotels, is not new but is clearly smartened up/refurbished on a regular basis - it would look more 'at home' in Eastbourne than on a Greek island. That's not a criticism but just a point to remember for those who prefer lots of glass and stainless steel: it would look out of place in Montecatini.
It's a family-run affair and hugely friendly - as always it seems to pay dividends to try out your italian, no matter how rusty it might be. In fact the English of several of the staff was even rustier than my italian - so sign language can be useful too!
Hotel food was very good - very fresh and a lot was locally sourced. Local wines in the hotel (chianti etc) were good value at around 12.50 euros per bottle.
Rooms are a very good size - and ours had much more than the usual amount of storage space: which made a nice change from many a modern hotel.
The town was quaintly interesting. There are many free concerts during July/August and they're of an excellent standard with many touring choirs & orchestras. Horse racing (trotting) in the local hippodrome every Saturday was differently interesting; as was a trip up to the picturesque Montecatini Alto on the very ancient funicular.
Nearby Pistoia and Lucca have several Jazz and Rock concerts at this time of year too.
Florence & Pisa are easily reached by train: this really is a cheap way to get around. 8.20 euros return for the hour trip to Florence: try and find that distance for a similar price in the UK!!
All in all a great part of Italy and a really nice hotel.