Apuan Alps, Tuscany hotel rooms at the Independent

"To our complete surprise, Hotel Poet may go down as the best accommodations we have experienced in Italy to date. You are greated by friendly multi-lingual staff in a climate controlled, modern hotel, that is extremely easy to walk too from La Spezia's train station ( 500m ) Once we got to our room, we quickly realized the pictures were accurate, if not underserving the property as it looked and felt fantastic. Each room has a digital control for the A/C, which we set to 19*C as it was 35+ everyday we stayed, and found it to be the best night sleep we've both had in months. Windows have black out curtains, normal curtains, and shades offering you a truly relaxed and comfortable environment to relax in when trying to avoid the heat. Breakfast is a definite must add as well, not only did it make the process that much easier, it's also fantastic. Large assortment of options for almost any level of pickiness ( I am quite picky myself ). Wifi was strong, not sure what previous comments suggesting otherwise we're talking about, at least from our experience. Showers have rain drop heads, and lots of space, which feels rare in the otherwise cramped style most of Italy conforms too. Our only suggestion would be to add conditioner, as shampoo and body wash just aren't enough in this heat. Couldn't be happier with our stay! "

"...the Hotel was in a great location..."

"This hotel is a hidden gem! You would never notice it, it actually took us 10 minutes walking right by it before we figured out the door. Our room was incredible spacious and had the most magical view of the leaning tower of Pisa. It was truly an unforgettable stay! "

"Best "

"We liked the stay at a typical Iltalian apartment. The coffee machine was a bonus."

"Called ahead to reserve parking and it was waiting for us when we got there. Easy walk to the Leaning Tower and several places to eat. We chose DaGiovanni Trattoria and Pizzeria. Nice local place with great food. Hotel was great and the breakfast was also plentiful. "

"Friendly and helpful staff Very close to Pisa tower Very good breakfast "

"Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was sufficient but the coffee from the self service machine was awful. Good hotel for a quick stopover when travelling. "

"The staff were extremely helpful and smiling!"