Many people dream of taking a Tuscany vacation. This romantic place with a rich cultural history, breathtaking countryside, with links to the birth of Renaissance and home of Michelangelo, combining nature’s splendor and man’s artistic talents. Tuscany with its famous cities like Florence and Pisa are urbanized but just a few miles away, the winding country roads, wineries, medieval palaces, and castles are a breath of fresh air. It is impossible not to fall in love Tuscany. Everything in the region reflects great achievements by humankind throughout history.
To really enjoy Tuscany vacations, one must be prepared and the best way to see as much as you can is by taking any number of Tuscany tours available. There is much to see and do, but the most important factor is staying in a decent place. Over the decades, the Tuscany tourism industry has made great efforts to improve accommodation for tourists on Tuscany vacations. There are all types of hotels, apartments, villas, palaces, and even castles available for rent. Some of the recommended places to stay while in Tuscany include:
The Palazzo Alexander Hotel is an elegant townhouse hotel located in Lucca. Within a few minutes of the hotel, one can walk to some excellent restaurants or, within an hour, be in Florence or Pisa. The Palazzo Alexander hotel has classic Italian décor and charming rooms. During summer, the hotel does tend to be full so it is advisable to make bookings ahead of time. The cost of staying at the Hotel Palazzo Alexander is $150 a night. Breakfast is included.
Another decent accommodation to stay in the center of Lucca is the San Luca Palace Hotel. The hotel is tastefully decorated and offers all amenities for daily living. The interior of the hotel is pure luxury and extravagance. The service at the hotel is superb. The only minor disadvantage of staying here is that one needs to rent a car to get around. However, rental and bus tours are available. The cost of staying for a night at San Lucas palace is $250.
For those who want to enjoy the countryside in an elegant farmhouse, the Casa Ulive Villa is highly recommended. This place offers complete seclusion and peace within minutes of the big cities like Lucca and Pisa and Cinqueterre. Casa Ulive Villa has several rooms, sleeps five people and is fully furnished with all the utilities and amenities for the visitor. It has a fireplace, a swimming pool, satellite TV, two bathrooms. Nearby are located several shops, cafés and grocery shops. The Casa UliveVilla is the place to stay if you want to explore Tuscany in peace and love the countryside. The cost of renting The Case Ulive villa rents out for $3000 a week, a good deal for family or travelling with friends on your Tuscany vacation.
For those who want a bed & breakfast without hassles, Florence Bed and Breakfast Inn is the place to stay. This delightful hotel in Florence is located in a medieval building, within a few minutes of the world famous Uffizi Galleries and Piazza Signoria. The great thing about staying at this hotel is not having to rent a car as everything is within walking distance. All rooms at the Florence Bed and Breakfast hotel are spacious, clean, and spotless. Air conditiong and satellite TV is available in all rooms and the service is unsurpassed. The cost for a single room at the Florence Bed and Breakfast hotel is $120 per night.
Another great place to stay while in Florence is the Casa Firenze Hotel. This upscale home turned into a rental home is exquisitely furnished with all the amenities and comforts. It is small hotel in Florence and has five rooms, each with their own bathrooms. The rental includes a delicious Italian breakfast. One does not require a car while staying at the Casa Firenze hotel. The cost for a single night’s stay is about $150.
A great boutique hotel in the heart of the city is the Florence Art Hotel. This unusual boutique hotel is within walking distance of all the historic districts. The Florence Art Hotel is sleek in design with modern and medieval decorations. Each room has teak, parquet floors, leather furnished upholstery, and all rooms have spacious modern bathrooms. The Florence Art Hotel also offers a gym, a sauna, Turkish baths, and hot tubs. It is highly recommended that one NOT have a car while staying here as there is no parking.
Tuscany has many excellent hotels for tourists seeking the best Tuscany vacations with all types of budgets. Most hotels have a webpage and offer online bookings. However, before one starts booking the hotel you decide upon, surf the web and decide what you want, where you would like to stay, and what you want to see. Compare room rates between different sites because you will find different prices offered for the same hotel. Most hotels in Tuscany offer great discounts that may include tour packages to the surrounding countryside and vineries. With the ongoing recession, most hotels in Tuscany are willing to bargain and you have the luxury of deciding the amount you will pay.
