Hotel Leonardo - Pisa

Average rating:  3.8

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2008

I stayed at the Leonardo in a single room just for 1 night. It was the smallest room I ever saw, I could ear my neighbours snore, and my window was facing a wall. On the other hand, it's clean, the area was very beautifull and walking distance to all the interesting place. The lady at the lobby was very nice but I was happy that it was only a 1 night stay! I payed 85€ for it and the breakfast was not what i expected even if it is impossible to be hungry after leaving the table. I would recommand this hotel only for one night and for the location.

Guest name: SK, France

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2008

Staff were very welcomming and polite; also very helpful. Rooms were clean and tidy and facilities were good. Location was excellent and value for money terrific.

Guest name: Simon Ewen, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2008

Albergo soddisfacente, pulito e collogato egregiamente. Ci si può tornare.

Guest name: EZ, Italy

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

A wonderful hotel, in a quiet very typical backstreet, with very nice views over the rooftops. Idiosyncratic mural paintings that added to the hotel's charm. Very convenient for the bus to the airport.

Guest name: AD, United Kingdom

Average rating:  3.6

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

A disappointing stay. I was greeted by gruff staff and the cleaning staff stood in the doorway smoking. When I got in the lift, there was an indeterminate liquid pooled on the floor which I had to be careful to avoid putting my luggage in. The room was dingy and had clearly been decorated in the 1970s and not been thought of since. The TV was very old and did not work properly and there was a film of dust over most of the furniture. Outside the room was quiet as the hotel is situated on a backstreet but noise from other rooms was clearly audiable. The stay would have been adequate if it had not been for the poor staff who were unhelpful, rude and incompetent. I was also charged more than the price quoted and confirmed by this website but I had not realised until I left the hotel. I would not stay here again.

Guest name: GB, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Hotel Leonardo is small, not particularly attractive, but properly maintained, and the location was perfect. The rooms were clean, quiet, w/AC, but small (as most European rooms are). From the hotel we walked everywhere. Note to other travellers: as you can't drive inside the historic part of the city, just take the bus from the airport & walk to the hotel (5 min walk from the river).

Guest name: VH, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Buena recepcion, dificil de encontrar pero señalizado. Tienen zona de parking pero muy pequeña. La habitación normal con baño. El desayuno escaso. La relacion calidad/precio es barato. Está muy bien ubicado a 5' de la torre de pisa. ------------------- Good reception, difficult to find but signalized. They have very small zone of parking. Normal room with bath. Little breakfast. The relation price/quality is cheap. It is very well located, only 5' to the tower.

Guest name: Eduardo Sabaté Lozano, Spain

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Taxis can't go down the road, at least at the moment, which would cause problems to anyone with mobility issues, etc. Fabulous location. Nice places to eat just round the corner. You can walk to all the main sights and nearby are local traditional street vegetable markets, as you go towards the river.

Guest name: Julia Keddle, United Kingdom

Average rating:  1.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

This was by far the worst hotel we stayed in on our Tuscany break it is located in the student quarter in a narrow smelly alley and the room whilst clean was poorly equiped very cramped and dismal. The TV was mounted 10 feet above floor level and there was no way of relaxing in the room apart from laying on the bed. This was made worse by the fact that there were no public areas where you could chill out. The toilet like the room was clean with decent towels and the hot tap deliver hot water but the shower was very erratic and water constantly dripped into the WC The Breakfast selection is quite good but the room is very small and crowded making the "meal experience" very poor The hotel is close to the Tower and other attractions so if like us you just need to stay one night its probably ok but if you intend staying longer be very wary.

Guest name: Anthony Christy, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Easy walking distance to everything, Attractions, Shops, Restaurants & Train Station. £6 taxi from Pisa Airport. Very welcoming staff/owners, and would fully recommend to anyone who wants to stay in Pisa.

Guest name: Darryl Moulson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2005

On arrival the hotel is situated down a very narrow side street near to the university do not let this put you off. Once inside the hotel staff were very friendly and obliging. The hotel reception very good, the bedrooms are clean and comfortable.the position of the hotel is excellent for viewing the sites on foot and very close to main shopping area.Would stay there again

Guest name: Barry Sarginson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2007

The hotel was very clean and nice, location was situated very central with several nice restuarants and close to the attractions.

Guest name: Seth Gustafsson, Germany

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: 2 friends

stayed in Nov 2006

Nice room. Quiet location. Close to everything including airport. Busses had stopped running when we arrived, which was before midnight, but there were plenty taxis.

Guest name: Camilla Behrend, Denmark

Average rating:  2.5

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2006

This was the first and last time to stay at this hotel. I would not recommend it. The room was dirty and dingy. The toilet had not been cleaned properly and my husband got bitten by mosquitoes. This hotel will definitely be off my list for the future.

Guest name: DM, Ireland

Average rating:  6.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2006

Room on website had beamed ceiling with Italian character. Our room was very 1970's and small, but adequate. Staff were very helpful.

Guest name: Fiona Flint, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

The concierge was quite informative and suggested a wonderful restaurant nearby where we had our best meal while in Italy. The hotel is very convenient to the sights in Pisa. The breakfast was substantial. There is a lift at least up to the third floor. For the price, you cannot beat the Hotel Leonardo.

Guest name: Patricia Burris, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Rooms were reasonably clean but sparsely furnished. Hotel was 'old fashioned' but with character - murals and mirrors everywhere. Breakfast adequate - normal continental buffet. Quite a distance from the railway station, although well signed when you get to the river - a taxi will cost around 7 euros. Close proximity to all tourist sights. Staff very helpful - especially one young lady who's name we failed to take (very pretty, blond hair, good english) who sorted out our flights (we were there during the August terrorist crisis) and arranged a taxi for us to the airport. She also recommended an excellent restaurant(alle bandierine) and telephoned to ensure it was open - a little tip, don't go to Pisain during August, many of the shops and restaurants are closed for their holidays!!!

Guest name: Kenneth Fraser, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Especially we were impressed by the service received from the reception desk, welcoming and helpful. Parking in the street outside and beside was OK. 10 minutes slow walk to the tower.

Guest name: Karl Kristian Bjornland, Norway

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

Really good location: close enough to the Tower for a pleasant walk through charming streets and piazzas but far enough away to miss the hoards of visitors. Area is quiet but there's plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. Very friendly, helpful and competent staff. Seems a lot of money to pay for the level of accommodation but price was consistent with the area.

Guest name: Simon Hird, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2006

Enjoyed my stay at the Leonardo. The staff was very helpful regarding train schedules, restaraunts, etc. The only issue was a flying insect that bit my face about 6 times in the night. Didn't take away from the trip though. Would stay there again. Thanks!

Guest name: MF, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Mar 2006

A basic hotel but very clean, adequate breakfast and ideally situated for sightseeing. All staff were pleasant and helpful. If you are looking for a simple hotel this is it.

Guest name: Sheilagh Macfarlane, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Apr 2006

The hotel was in a very convenient location and was clean and well equipped. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would certainly go back for a stay in the future.

Guest name: SG, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

very central, very nice people

Guest name: GM, United Kingdom

Average rating:  4.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

Room 40 which we were allocated was on the top floor. It was very small and the shower room was equally small. No clear indication of fire escape routes and no obvious escape route except by main staircase (The room did have a fire door) No window in the room other than a small skylight window approx 50cm square This was not accessible and did not open in anycase so even this would not have provided an escape route in the event of a fire. Perhaps other rooms are better but avoid anything on the fourth floor

Guest name: Arthur Martin, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

Excellent location - very convenient for the Leaning Tower, restaurants & shops. Close to all amenities but without street noise or sleep disturbance! Extremely friendly, helpful & competent staff - we would have no hesitation in staying here again.

Guest name: Simon Ingram, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

Even though this hotel sits on a nice "quiet" back street, it must have been one of the noisiest streetsin Pisa. Maybe it was just bad luck though. Otherwise it was an excellent hotel, and had one of the larger rooms I've experienced in Europe.

Guest name: Jeffrey Babb, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.0

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jan 2006

was looking forward to staying there but the hotel overbooked! However they did arrange other accomodation at the same price

Guest name: Moss Garde, Ireland

Average rating:  5.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jan 2006

Long on "charm" but short on space.

Guest name: David Siebert, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

A very nice hotel in a central location. The staff were helpfull and polite and although our stay was for just two nights I would have no hestition in staying there again.

Guest name: Kevin Taylor, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2005

Nicely decorated friendly hotel with helpful staff in easy walking distance of tourist attractions.

Guest name: VM, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

The location of the hotel is very convenient and the staff was very helpful. A little bit noisy but it was a pleasant stay nonetheless

Guest name: Gloria Vargas, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2005

Pleasant hotel in a good location convenient for shops and the Campo dei Miracoli

Guest name: Philip Emslie, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2005

Excellent small hotel. Good location to visit the Tower. Good advice from the staff some of whom spoke English. The room we had was very pleasant and had a good view over the roof tops. We would use the hotel again if we could get this third floor front room.

Guest name: Colin Turner, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2005

Hotel itself was pleasant, but the A/C didn't work, and the street noise was really excessive compared to many other urban European hotels I have visited.

Guest name: Jennifer Peters, USA

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in May 2005

The Hotel Leonardo is situated in a bcak street and gives one concern for the facilities. However inside the hotel is comfortable with a welcoming staff. One is within walking distance of all the sites. Parking can be a problem but we were lucky and got one of the two spaces in front of Hotel. The hotel represents good value even though we rated breakfast as average.

Guest name: Rodney Dorrell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

The Leonardo is a basic hotel, in a great position to see the sights of Pisa, only 5 minutes walk from the tower and Duomo. It is set in an ancient street, and has three parking spaces right outside. The rooms are clean and funtional, ours looked liked it needed a lick of paint but was fine. We did have great difficulty finding it despite having a map, and gave up in the end and parked in a nearby square and walked, however once we were there the lady on reception was very helpful and gave us very clear instructions on how to park, she even went out in a thunder storm with an umberella so my husband did'nt get wet! We would definitely use this very central hotel again if we were staying in Pisa.

Guest name: Ursula Hardaker, United Kingdom

Average rating:  3.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

The room we got was on the top floor. Positive aspects were the good closing and isolating door of the room and the breakfast. Negative aspects: You were practically thrown out of the breakfast room when time was up. As regards the room, the bed was not even 2 meters long and the mattress urgently needed to be replaced. Early in the morning you were woken up by the many pigeons on the roofs, but this was not really the problem. The main problem was that the room was full of spider nets, quite dusty, the carpet floor not even vacuum cleaned and the bathroom floor not properly cleaned. Not really worth the price, but still never as horrible as the Hotel Villa Ombrosa on the Elba Island!

Guest name: MM, Germany

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Mar 2005

Stanze curate (a parte i copriletti)e colazione abbondante, posizione ottima.

Guest name: Elena Buoso, Italy

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2005

The hotel is a good value budget hotel. Very well located in the heart of historic Pisa. Good breakfast too. My wife especially enjoyed her time at The Leonardo! Thanks Marco!

Guest name: Andrew Russell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jan 2005

for 84 euros a night on new years day, i was given the best room on the top floor with steps leading up to it. it was like no other, no other room can compare with it, furniture laid out in perfect fashion to give the room a very spacious feeling. the temperature controlled room was perfect, bathroom and shower were splendid. comfortable bed and lighting

Guest name: Karen Cheung, Canada

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2004

Nice accomodations for the price. Did not get a room with a view of the Leaning Tower as requested. We only viewed the back of another building but that really was not a major detriment. Was it really Galileo's Lab????

Guest name: Dean Stitgen, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2004

A good, mid-price, city centre base - quiet, clean and friendly.

Guest name: GS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2004

We thoroughly enjoyed the five nights at Leonardo, and would go there again.

Guest name: JM, South Africa

Average rating:  2.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2004

One of the WORST and UGLIEST places I've ever been to. We paid 115€ for a double room that did not deserve more than 20. Please, keep looking for hotels in Pisa, you may be luckier than I. Good luck

Guest name: Juan I. Fernandez, Spain

Average rating:  2.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2004

This place was DISGUSTING - the first room they put me in was next to the front door - at first I thought it was a joke. It was literally right next to the front door. I asked for a different room and the woman seemed annoyed so she moved me to another room which seemed fine, I was in a rush to see the leaning tower and didn't have time to really inspect. When I returned I discovered that the stench of smoke was almost unbearable. On top of this the motor of the elevator is located in the room somewhere so I was up all night listening to the elevator run. To top this all off the breakfast was inedible. It's hard to believe that bad coffee could exist in Italy but it did here - perhaps it was instant? The cereal was stale, the juice was warm, the meat and cheese were dried on the edges, in general it was grotesque. When I complained at check out they knocked 20€ off the price but it was still expensive. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY - AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Guest name: GO, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2004

As soon as you arrive, you are made to feel welcome. Staff were very helpful and supplied maps and details of the local area. The room was clean, but basic. Unfortunately, we missed the breakfast due to an early flight home!

Guest name: Tracy Sansom, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2004

Very friendly, excellent breakfasts all in all a nice 3 star hotel - ~Just what I expected.

Guest name: Neil Hobson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2004

Leonardo is a nice small hotel in a quiet street. It has kept its Italian charme and it's very clean and safe (especially the room doors!). The main attraction, the tower of pisa, is in walking distance, about 5 to 10 minutes. The staff was very friendly and flexible. The price is, compared to other cities, quite expensive, but in Pisa hotels generally seem to be more expensive than in many other places. It's worth a stay!

Guest name: Harald Illias, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Feb 2004

Altogether a very good place to stay, in an atmospheric part of old Pisa. Quality for price excellent.

Guest name: CT, Italy

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2003

A very well located hotel in beautiful surrounding, steeped in history. Fantastic.

Guest name: SR, United Kingdom