87%Royal Victoria Hotel  

A Fantastic Hotel...Different, Quirky, Will DEFINATELY go back.

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by macleod26038358 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

good hotel with standard bedrooms, but palace-like common rooms and roof terrace. really good breakfast. Very friendly and helpfull staff, which is rare in Italy. Great value for money.

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by Esjot – posted on Oct 16, 2008

17

The Royal Victoria Hotel is a lovely hotel with a great deal of character. We were given a traditional room (306)overlooking the river and a church tower. The breakfast in the morning was superb. The hotel is situated near the university and there are many student bars and cafés close at hand.... more The Royal Victoria Hotel is a lovely hotel with a great deal of character. We were given a traditional room (306)overlooking the river and a church tower. The breakfast in the morning was superb. The hotel is situated near the university and there are many student bars and cafés close at hand. We liked the area very much and Pisa is worth staying in for a few days. There is much more to Pisa than the Leaning Tower.close

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by henryinbraga – posted on Oct 14, 2008

6

A lovely,old hotel bursting with character.

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by lindsaynorrish5941 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

1

ordered a doubble bed room and there idea of a dubble bed was 2 singles pushed together and a doubble sheet over the top this was very inconvenient sharing the bed

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by muir-kieran344 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

We unfortunaetly had a room that was on the only main road and Pisa and got maybe an hour or two of sleep that night because of the traffic.. I guess the upside was that we were close to the main shopping drag and 5 min walk to the tower..

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by luisdomi – posted on Sep 1, 2008

5

Wonderful staff and the breakfast was grand! We even got a free upgrade! Would come back here for sure! A bit of street noise but not too bad.

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by Nagroc – posted on Sep 1, 2008

11

very nice indeeed,very small evelvator, old antique furniture was cool hi ceilings, not a bad place at all, recomennded

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by a-peyton – posted on Sep 1, 2008

10

Great character and charm. The breakfast was good with many choices. Night staff especially friendly and helpful.

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by ragazzam – posted on Aug 29, 2008

4

Great location.

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by nchai – posted on Aug 25, 2008

7

Rooms with shared bathroom.The only bathroom in the hotel is on the 4th floor!!

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by carlospp460195483 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

3

This hostel was in a good location, close to the station and to the Tower, although there seemed to be lots of noise from outside. Staff were friendly, and there were no problems in leaving our bags behind after we checked out, nor before we checked in. Air conditioning would have been helpful,...

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by pbolshaw2785 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

4

Great (very) old hotel in the centre of Pisa, right on the river. It has a lot of old world charm, but is perhaps slightly faded - which doesn't affect our opinion! Our room was clean, quiet, ensuite and air conditioned, though the AC could do with some extra oomph. Staff were wonderfully helpful... more Great (very) old hotel in the centre of Pisa, right on the river. It has a lot of old world charm, but is perhaps slightly faded - which doesn't affect our opinion! Our room was clean, quiet, ensuite and air conditioned, though the AC could do with some extra oomph. Staff were wonderfully helpful and were able to arrange some early breakfast and an airport transfer at 4.30 in the morning as well as recommend places to eat around the hotel. Enjoy it as a piece of history as well as a place toclose

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by mintyfreshness – posted on Aug 20, 2008

8

The hotel is beautiful, perfectly located and the staff excellently professional but also very friendly and caring. My sister had a health problem and needed medical assistance, they helped us to deal with that and showed a lot of interest.

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by annapopow1468 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

1

great!! we loved it!

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by sarah-m001515 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

1

This hotel had a good location - about half way between train station and leaning tower.Breakfast was the best we had in Italy!

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by rmmccann9632 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

3

Really great location in the city! Very cosy hostel with and very nice historical atmosphere

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by mr-thomas-leth7293 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

3

Irritating noisy guests in the room nearby. Of course this can happen in any hotel.

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by ptino2608 – posted on May 29, 2008

2

A very pleasant superise for the price. Actually a hotel! But watch out for hotel prices on other things. I was charged 13 euro for a 5 minute international collect call. i would recommend it but be careful!

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by megdickie6469 – posted on May 28, 2008

8

The hotel is very acceptable. About a 10 to 15 minute walk to the tower, but does benefit from being on the riverbank. It was undergoing refurbishment whilst I was there and the roof terrace bar was closed due to private filming.

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by meganswalwell4159 – posted on May 14, 2008

2

Great location about midway between the central railway/bus stations and the Piazza Del Duomo. Both are about 5 minutes away on foot. The airport is also minutes away. Lots of life in the evenings in the bars and cafes just seconds from the hotel. Reception was staffed all day and night which... more Great location about midway between the central railway/bus stations and the Piazza Del Duomo. Both are about 5 minutes away on foot. The airport is also minutes away. Lots of life in the evenings in the bars and cafes just seconds from the hotel. Reception was staffed all day and night which was very convenient. Definitely recommended.close

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by aravinis1252 – posted on Apr 28, 2008

1

very nice hotel.... and beautifulll

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by vtmoutinho5354 – posted on Apr 22, 2008

3

We were upgraded to a room with ensuite facilities and TV for free. Linen were changed daily. Very kind and helpful staff- whatever you need, just ask and they will help. Taxi ride from the airport to the hotel costs about 8€. Don't forget to bring ear plugs as italian cities (especially... more We were upgraded to a room with ensuite facilities and TV for free. Linen were changed daily. Very kind and helpful staff- whatever you need, just ask and they will help. Taxi ride from the airport to the hotel costs about 8€. Don't forget to bring ear plugs as italian cities (especially at such a central spot) are sometimes a bit noisy. Nice stay, enjoy the special atmosphere in the historic building! Recommended Restaurants: I Santi (Via S. Maria), La Buca (Via Galli Tassi) and Omobono (Piazza Omobono) - original tuscan food at reasonable prices.close

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by Judith9263 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

7

My third stay and I'll return. A charming hotel, great breakfast and lots of period style, situated right on the riverside. A great base for exploring Tuscany as there are frequent trains and buses to most towns.

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by inverness8912 – posted on Jan 20, 2008

3

Nice quiet place to stay. Right at the river and an easy walk to the Leaning Tower, Duomo, and Church. They had a good breakfast selection. The shared shower we used didn't drain well though and we had to cut our showers quick to advoid flooding it! Don't let the water run too long if using it!

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by olin9022784 – posted on Jan 4, 2008

1

Somehow this hotel rates itself 3 star. The rooms you book with this website are shockers. Furniture is like 1950's. Beds are designed for pixies and sag like bananas. My wifes sheets in her bed were clean. Mine had someones black hair. Nice! Corridor echo's like hell. The people that... more Somehow this hotel rates itself 3 star. The rooms you book with this website are shockers. Furniture is like 1950's. Beds are designed for pixies and sag like bananas. My wifes sheets in her bed were clean. Mine had someones black hair. Nice! Corridor echo's like hell. The people that checked in at 10pm next door to us were laughing in disbelief and refused to stay in these rooms. After an awesome week traveling Italy staying in lovely hotels at off-season rates, this was VERY disappointing given it was our second most expensive hotel (sorry this is a BUDGET hotel) and couldn't even get a double bed for that price. Wish we had listened to negative reviews on other websites. Never again staying here!!!close

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by scottyandtrace – posted on Mar 3, 2007

2

Elegant old hotel conveniently situated halfway between Pisa Centrale train station and the main sights. Our room was a little tatty though hotel in general was nice, and was fine for our 2 night stay. If you expect modern decor and furnishings in your room then this place might disappoint,... more Elegant old hotel conveniently situated halfway between Pisa Centrale train station and the main sights. Our room was a little tatty though hotel in general was nice, and was fine for our 2 night stay. If you expect modern decor and furnishings in your room then this place might disappoint, otherwise this is a perfectly decent hotel to stay in, especially if you appreciate a bit of faded grandeur.close

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by danped – posted on Sep 18, 2006

3

This was a fairly strange hotel, seemed very quiet. Also battled to find the toilets - they are all on the fourth floor. The decor is antique (if you like that) and the place has quite a historic feel. Rooms were spacious and very clean, generally no complaints. The roof terrace has quite a nice... more This was a fairly strange hotel, seemed very quiet. Also battled to find the toilets - they are all on the fourth floor. The decor is antique (if you like that) and the place has quite a historic feel. Rooms were spacious and very clean, generally no complaints. The roof terrace has quite a nice view! And its only a 10 min walk to the tower - the only thing we really bothered to see in Pisa!close

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by nicola8535 – posted on Sep 1, 2006

3

Beautifully decorated hotel with a lovely roof terrace, good breakfast, friendly, helpful staff, excellent location. Definately recommended.

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by Tomvarle – posted on Aug 12, 2006

2

Beautiful hotel, and the best breakfast we've ever eaten! Thoroughly recommend.

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by elliethe817 – posted on Jun 6, 2006

3

A great place if you're looking for more thrifty rates, which otherwise seem to be hard to find in Pisa. Bathroom wasn't in my room so it was a bit of a walk. The regular rooms however are nicer and I would prolly ante up the extra 10 € if I ever came back. Overall niceplace to stay.

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by michael7685 – posted on May 1, 2006

5

Fabulous!

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by Emilyeho – posted on Apr 24, 2006

1

Shower water was cold, cold, cold. The hotel was quaint with lots of families with small children.

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by emilyhu4799 – posted on Apr 23, 2006

23

This hotel had a great location right on the river and was an easy walk to the Leaning Tower, etc. The front desk was open 24 hours and spoke English. Additionally, the travel agency located next door made it easy to book train tickets. The hotel was a 10-15 min. walk from the train station.... more This hotel had a great location right on the river and was an easy walk to the Leaning Tower, etc. The front desk was open 24 hours and spoke English. Additionally, the travel agency located next door made it easy to book train tickets. The hotel was a 10-15 min. walk from the train station. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel had a very interesting historical character to it and was lined with pictures from an extensive history. The included breakfast was well-stocked and served in a very beautiful dining room. The building included an elevator which was helpful. My only 2 reservations would be that the locks on the doors to the room were antiquated and difficult to open. This resulted in us questioning the security of the rooms although we didn't have any problems with this. Secondly, being structured more of a hotel than a hostel, there was very little fun to be found here. No common room and the type of person staying at the hotel seemed to be very diverse. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay at the hotel and would return.close

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by Krwal – posted on Feb 5, 2006

5

Old, beautiful royal hotel, central by the Arno river. Nice with breakfast included.

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by Astridjo – posted on Dec 12, 2005

3

STAY HERE! This place couldn't be faulted! The hotel had loads of character, the staff were really friendly and helpful, the location was perfect, within walking distance of everything you could want, the room was immaculate as were the toilets and the breakfast was just ace! There was the added... more STAY HERE! This place couldn't be faulted! The hotel had loads of character, the staff were really friendly and helpful, the location was perfect, within walking distance of everything you could want, the room was immaculate as were the toilets and the breakfast was just ace! There was the added bonus of a roof terrace-a great place to meet other people. Pisa itself is a perfect base for exploring from.close

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by Mooseonth – posted on Sep 14, 2005

6

Wonderful place to stay. Totally decadent and well worth the money. Get a print out of all the previous people who have stayed there and you will see you will stay with the stars! Have drinks on the top floor in the terrace. Staff are really friendly and very very helpful.

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by gillmcna – posted on Aug 31, 2005

4

A great location & definitelty a place with old world charm!

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by larabr – posted on Aug 3, 2005

6

The staff are very helpful, friendly and willing to call train stations, restaurants etc. for confirmations or arrangements. It really helps to have someone explain the complexities of the transport system in Italy as no-one else speaks English!

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by annelie1987 – posted on Jul 25, 2005

1

Nice place

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by toddh – posted on Jun 20, 2005

7