Battistero Residenza d'Epoca

We had a great stay in Pistoia. The hotel was in a great location with friendly staff and excellent restaurant attached. Ideal place to stay for trips to Florence and Pisa

The accommodation is special and the room was modern in a central location. We particularly liked having a room on the 2nd floor overlooking the delightful small Piazza Della Sala with its daily fruit and vegetable market and cafe night life (photos). There was some noise but the double glazing was very effective. Breakfast was good served in the restaurant adjacent to the bakery. Sara was charming and very helpful, There are many interesting buildings/museums to visit in Pistoia. It seems not to have been found by many tourists. It would also make a good base for visiting Florence. Reviews rate the hotel as “exceptional”and indeed I consider this an accurate description of the Battistero Residenza D’Epoca.

Six of us spent 5 nights at the hotel. Before our arrival, I emailed and later spoke with Sarah and Brigette, who were so helpful in helping to organise a secret dinner at a wonderful restaurant approximately 20 minutes away. Sarah also organised a chocolate cake which was delicious, baked in their own bakery. Breakfast was great, boiled eggs, fruit yoghurt cheese and cold meats together with delicious home baked bread. Our rooms were a good size, we each had a suite. Air conditioning was a little sporadic and there mosquitoes around due to rain. Sarah provided us with mosquito plug-ins. We had dinner in the restaurant the first night. Service was a little sporadic, different staff to the day time, and didn’t run as smoothly. However, the food was delicious. The location of the hotel is excellent, within walking dystance if attractions, restaurants and the train station, we took the train to Florence one day. A fabulous break.

Awesome hotel, great location, friendly staff, great restaurant. Surely we will come back!

The hotel was amazing and the staff are very friendly and accommodating to our requests. Great location. Highly recommended