Bagni di Pisa Palace and Thermal Spa - Tuscany

Let me begin by saying this hotel is very impressive. It was built by the Grand Duke Francesco di Lorena and is located a few miles from Pisa. It???s well known for its thermal spas and restaurant. We only stayed one night. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was nice and well appointed. My only concern was the bathtub was tall and surrounded by glass. Getting in and out to access the shower was tricky for older folks like me. The palace is quite large and it???s easy to get lost. We finally took a staircase to get to the main floor when we couldn???t find the elevator. I???d suggest adding directional signs. Overall a very nice stay.

Came for the spa - chose the Ladies 50+package as it looked to have everything I needed. The package is excellent - extrenely co -rehensive and well put together. 7 nights and 6 days all inclusive ( escept for drinks, which also means water - a bit of a blip for a spa, but water fountains everywhere ) . On arrivl a thotough examination by a doctor and lengthy interview, again with tests , with amdietician. 3 kunches ech with the doctor and the dietitian who check on the diet provided. Meals in the Lorena restaurant- excellent and satisfying. Also a one hour lesson with a chef who showed me a few tips on how to make virtually fat-free dishes creamy and full of flavour. Room spacious and well appointed - kettle, and coffee maker in room with good selection of teas and coffees. Lovely high cielings with restored xviii century frescoes. Beautiful. The whole hotel has an air of old time gentility - dining room and bars evoke a more elegant era. You want to dress for dinner. No loud backround music or irritaning lighting. Very mellow. Spa staff friendly and smiling, bending over backwards to accomodate you. Trainers extemely competent and well qualified. Attentive and observant , capable if seeing what level of excercise will benefit. At no time are you pushed too far - yet no slacking either. Massage treatments excellent - the 90??? ones fantastic: my back and neck will be forever grateful. As many towels and bathrobes available as you want. Also slippers and swim caps. There is also direct access access to the actual Bagni di Pisa thermal area , where medical treatment is taken . I had hot mud treatment and salt bed treatment , prescribed by my doctor, for my aches and pains. Planning on coming back next year for 12 days , to cover the medical prescription. Negatives? The lifts are slow, and the hotel bathrobes are a bit skimpy for a curvy lady of a certain age, but the spa bathrobes are great, so that???s what I???m using. All in all a wonderful experience. Will be leving tomorrow well relaxed and full of energy. Was forgetting - excellent wine selection in the restaurant which I was not allowed on my diet, but tomorrow my lunch will be diet free so I might indulge.

We stayed at the hotel from Wednesday 2nd March to Friday 4th March 2022 and had the most marvellous time. The hotel is located in beautiful surroundings and has a relaxing calm feel to it. The rooms are magnificent and the staff were fabulous and really couldn't have been more helpful. The Spa is also definitely worth visiting and the food was magnificent. Getting to Pisa is easy and we would highly recommend this hotel and hope to return next year!