Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade
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Summary of reviewsHotel Settentrionale Esplanade in Montecatini Terme offers a convenient and serene location, well-appreciated by guests for its proximity to the city center, train station and key attractions, including thermal baths and theaters. The hotel's strategic positioning makes it an excellent base for exploring Tuscany with everything within walking distance.
The breakfast receives mostly positive feedback with guests praising the abundant and varied buffet, particularly enjoying the house-made fruit dessert tarts, fresh fruit, ham, cheese and pastries. While some mention a lack of variety and occasional quality issues, most find the breakfast to be a good start to the day and worthwhile for €10.
The hotel's dining experience, especially dinner, is highly praised for its tasty, well-prepared meals and excellent service. Guests appreciate the well-valued, delicious dishes and applaud the restaurant staff's friendliness, though a few suggest menu diversity could improve.
Rooms at the hotel are spacious, clean and comfortable, featuring functional terraces and mini balconies. However, some guests highlight the need for modernization, noting outdated decor and furnishings and occasional issues with noise and amenities not meeting the four-star standard. Cleanliness is consistently maintained with daily cleaning services ensuring a tidy environment, despite some areas showing signs of aging.
The hotel's staff is frequently described as exceptionally friendly, professional and helpful, often going above and beyond to cater to guests' needs. Service quality stands out as a significant asset, contributing to a welcoming and memorable stay.
The swimming pool is another positive feature, appreciated for being clean, well-maintained and a pleasant area to relax, despite its smaller size. The hotel also offers convenient parking options, albeit with tight and narrow spaces that may require careful maneuvering.
For families, the hotel provides a quiet, relaxing environment with spacious family rooms and a welcoming dining area, although activities for children are somewhat limited. Guests often find the beds comfortable, though preferences for mattress firmness vary.
Overall, while some amenities and the hotel's dated appearance may fall short of the four-star standard, Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade offers good value for money through its prime location, clean and comfortable rooms, excellent dining options and outstanding service provided by the friendly and attentive staff.
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The breakfast receives mostly positive feedback with guests praising the abundant and varied buffet, particularly enjoying the house-made fruit dessert tarts, fresh fruit, ham, cheese and pastries. While some mention a lack of variety and occasional quality issues, most find the breakfast to be a good start to the day and worthwhile for €10.
The hotel's dining experience, especially dinner, is highly praised for its tasty, well-prepared meals and excellent service. Guests appreciate the well-valued, delicious dishes and applaud the restaurant staff's friendliness, though a few suggest menu diversity could improve.
Rooms at the hotel are spacious, clean and comfortable, featuring functional terraces and mini balconies. However, some guests highlight the need for modernization, noting outdated decor and furnishings and occasional issues with noise and amenities not meeting the four-star standard. Cleanliness is consistently maintained with daily cleaning services ensuring a tidy environment, despite some areas showing signs of aging.
The hotel's staff is frequently described as exceptionally friendly, professional and helpful, often going above and beyond to cater to guests' needs. Service quality stands out as a significant asset, contributing to a welcoming and memorable stay.
The swimming pool is another positive feature, appreciated for being clean, well-maintained and a pleasant area to relax, despite its smaller size. The hotel also offers convenient parking options, albeit with tight and narrow spaces that may require careful maneuvering.
For families, the hotel provides a quiet, relaxing environment with spacious family rooms and a welcoming dining area, although activities for children are somewhat limited. Guests often find the beds comfortable, though preferences for mattress firmness vary.
Overall, while some amenities and the hotel's dated appearance may fall short of the four-star standard, Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade offers good value for money through its prime location, clean and comfortable rooms, excellent dining options and outstanding service provided by the friendly and attentive staff.
Family Friendly Hotel
This hotel offers family-friendly amenities and services. It provides a comfortable and convenient base for families to explore the area.
What percentage of your guests are families? Under 50%
Family-Friendly room types:
Family rooms. Number: 2
Triple rooms. Number: 7
Quad rooms. Number: 3
Please suggest which room type a family with one child should choose and where the child will sleep:
2 anni costo 0
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Dog Friendly Hotel
This hotel is a pet-friendly option that provides a comfortable stay for guests traveling with animals.
Dogs Stay Free
Do you accept dogs in all rooms?
No, some rooms only:
No, some rooms only:
Is there an extra charge?
Free! There is no extra charge. Dogs stay for free.
Free! There is no extra charge. Dogs stay for free.
Should the dog owner notify you before checking in?
Yes
Show more...Yes
Hotel near Nightlife Spots
Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade is listed as having one of the best hotel bars, providing easy access to nightlife directly within the hotel.
Hotel with Swimming Pool
This hotel offers a well-maintained swimming pool, praised for being clean and a pleasant place to relax. It provides a refreshing retreat, especially valuable during the hot summer months.
Outdoor Pool
Location of the pool: Outdoor pool
Pool minimum depth: 1,20 m
Pool maximum depth: 1,50 m
Show more...Business Hotel
This hotel offers a central location and essential amenities for a comfortable business stay.
Hotel with Parking
This hotel offers a private garage with direct lift access, ensuring convenient and secure parking. Its location in a restricted traffic zone is managed by the hotel, allowing seamless entry and exit.
Location of parking spaces:
At the basement(s). Number of spaces: 22
Cost of parking: Cost per night: € 7
Self parking or valet parking?
Show more... Self-parking: Guests find a parking space on their own.
4-Star Hotel
This hotel is centrally located and provides recreational amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. It also offers complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken
This hotel has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection policies to ensure a safe environment. Staff are trained to follow strict hygiene protocols, and social distancing measures are in place.Arrival
Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No
No
Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests
Show more...Yes, to all guests
Hotel with Outdoor Pool
This family-run hotel features a garden with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The pool area is a place of relaxation with sun beds and loungers available, and bar and restaurant service is offered by the pool.
Hotel where Dogs Stay Free
About Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade
License: 047011ALB0061, IT047011A19RFFM6FO
Guest Reviews
Location
Guests find the location particularly convenient for accessing the thermal baths, theaters and the picturesque surroundings of Montecatini. The hotel's close distance to the Montecatini Terme toll booth exit makes it easily accessible by car and from there, almost everything is within walking distance. The strategic positioning of the hotel also makes it an excellent base for sightseeing trips around Tuscany.
Overall, the hotel's location stands out as a key highlight, complemented by welcoming and helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms and excellent services. The combination of centrality, convenience and tranquility makes Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade an ideal choice for visitors seeking to fully enjoy Montecatini Terme and beyond.
Breakfast
Several reviews emphasize the quality and abundance of the breakfast, mentioning it as a great start to the day. International and continental styles are noted as particularly good with some guests appreciating the inclusion of items rarely seen in typical Italian breakfasts, like ham and cheese.
However, some reviews mention a lack of variety and repetition with little to no fresh vegetables. A few guests express disappointment in the quality, describing it as not up to the expected standard of a 4-star hotel. Issues such as poor coffee and minimalistic selections for vegans are also cited.
Despite these mixed opinions, the general consensus leans towards a positive dining experience with satisfactory to excellent levels of variety and abundance. For €10, the breakfast seems to be deemed worthwhile by many, providing a good range of choices to suit various tastes. The convenient location of the hotel further enhances the breakfast experience, making it an enjoyable aspect of the stay.
Dinner
Guests on half board generally report positive experiences, enjoying three-course dinners that are both delicious and reasonably priced. Nonetheless, a few reviews suggest that the dinner quality could be improved or that the menu felt a bit fixed. There are isolated instances of disappointment with the food quality, but these are exceptions rather than the norm.
Overall, the restaurant at Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade garners positive feedback for its good value, tasty dishes and attentive service, making it a notable part of the hotel's appeal.
Rooms
Despite the positive notes on comfort and space, it's clear that the rooms show signs of aging and would benefit from modernization. Guests have remarked on outdated decor and furnishings, thin walls allowing noise disturbances and older amenities that diminish the overall quality of the stay. Some rooms, particularly those in the annex, did not meet the expected four-star standards with issues like minimalistic bathrooms, hard beds and inadequate soundproofing being notable concerns.
Cleanliness appears to be consistently maintained with daily cleaning services ensuring that rooms remain fresh. However, certain areas, including carpets and very old bathrooms, could use more attention. The hotel's reception area is described as elegant, further emphasizing the contrast between public spaces and private rooms.
Overall, the hotel provides good value for money due to the spaciousness and comfort of its rooms, but potential guests should be aware of the dated facilities and consider reaching out directly to the property to ensure they receive accommodation that meets their standards.
Beds
Cleanliness
However, it's not all pristine. A few reviews point out that the hotel is a bit dated, particularly in the bathrooms and some rooms can feel old and worn. There are mentions of specific cleanliness issues, such as mold, dust and aged furnishings, which detract from the overall experience. Some guests reported inadequate cleaning in certain areas, especially in the annex and occasional lapses in maintaining fragrant bathrooms and spotless floors. Despite these occasional drawbacks, the general sentiment leans towards a satisfactory level of cleanliness, bolstered by the proactive and professional approach of the staff.
Staff
The location, convenience and value for money are other notable perks, but it's the service that stands out the most. Guests frequently comment on the impeccable service from the very first moment, mentioning specific staff members who went above and beyond to cater to their needs. The hotel boasts a friendly atmosphere with staff who are both polite and pleasant.
Despite minor criticisms, such as unfriendly service at breakfast on one occasion, the overwhelming consensus is that the staff are a significant asset to the hotel. Their continuous efforts to provide excellent service do not go unnoticed, evident in the positive remarks about their availability, smile and dedication to guest satisfaction.
In summary, the Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade offers a welcoming environment supported by an outstanding team, ensuring a memorable and comfortable stay for its guests.
Pool
Despite its smaller size, the pool garners compliments for being adequate to cool off and unwind. While some reviews mention that the pool appears larger in photos and note occasional cleanliness issues, the overall sentiment remains positive with guests finding the experience at the pool enjoyable. The staff’s friendliness and the added convenience of towel service are consistently highlighted, making it a nice feature of the hotel. The aesthetics and maintenance of the pool area, combined with good service, contribute to a pleasant stay at the hotel.
Parking
Guests have found parking spaces nearby the hotel and there is also the option to park on the street, occasionally for free or with a paid parking card from the reception for about 3 euros per day. Despite its advantageous location making it easy to visit the center, accessing the underground parking lot requires attention due to its narrow and tight spaces, which may prove challenging for larger family cars or SUVs.
The staff at the hotel are notably kind and helpful, enhancing the overall experience, including assistance with parking arrangements. However, it's worth noting that the parking facilities can be limited and somewhat impractical, necessitating careful maneuvering and sometimes the need to fold in car mirrors due to tight spaces.
In conclusion, while parking at Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade is generally available and reasonably priced, it may require some patience and precision to navigate comfortably. The friendliness of the staff and the central location of the hotel further contribute to a pleasant stay.
Family
4 Star
Guests have also mentioned that the hotel, while clean and comfortable, does not provide value for money and does not create a particularly pleasant or memorable experience. The perception is that the hotel's quality aligns more closely with a three-star establishment rather than the advertised four-star rating. Overall, for the same expense, travelers noted having experienced better facilities at other locations.
Yes, Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire
No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade.
Yes, Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade welcomes dogs. For more information, read the answers to the Dog Friendly questionnaire
Yes, parking facilities are available at Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade. For more information, read the answers to the Parking questionnaire
No, Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade doesn't have a gym.
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