ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL * * *
Here is the address at the best stamp of the city. Located in the oldest part of Pisa, on the edge of the Arno River and right next to Garibaldi Square, this establishment was founded in 1837 by Pasquale Piegaja. Originally, this hostel was called Royal de la Victoire, but the many British tourists who were coming there eventually convinced the direction of the time to rename Royal Victoria, in particular to Queen Victoria, then contemporary Queen Victoria. The hotel is now managed by the same family that maintains this masterpiece classified as historic building, for its unique and distinctive architectural characteristics. The foundations of the main tower date back to the th century. A look at the different lounges and antique furniture is worth a visit. Also observed, the era telephone booth that makes it possible to call the world.
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Pas de chauffage, allumé que le soir.
Sinon bon emplacement, proche de l'aéroport et de la tour de Pise.
Reception was good. We had booked a Classic Double with river view, the description saying that it had air-conditioning. Well it did have an air-con unit.....but it didn't work. Nor did the heating. The window was single glazed and in early March, it isn't very warm.
On entering the room there was a small unlit vestibule so it was difficult to see where we were going. The room was large, very large! Lit by two bulbs which seemed lost in their large metal pendular light fittings.
On the ceiling near the window was what looked like the signs of a previous leak. There were some old metal frames sticking out above the window that seemed to have no purpose and just detracted from the ambience.
The furnishings were nice antiques in need of a little TLC and maybe some polish but for some reason a number of drawers were locked.
There were two bedside tables with bedside lights and the bed seemed comfortable.
The window did indeed overlook the river but it also became obvious that the window sill was probably rotten.
The en-suite bathroom was dim. The light over the sink did not work. The plug for the bath fitted poorly resulting in the bath emptying slowly. All the piping was exposed and was generally rather ugly. A lick of paint wouldn't have gone amiss!
Shortly after arrival a heavy rains shower started. Water poured in to the room through the window that was closed as best we could, but clearly the frame was well past functioning in the way it should.
With this litany of horrors we approached reception and were quickly moved to another room. This was much nicer and much grander and more importantly the window kept out the weather. However the light over the sink in the bathroom once again did not work. (Does nobody check these things?)
Overall this is a very faded beauty trading on its history but in serious need of major investment. While the ambience could be improved with some judicious painting, things such as the windows, electrics and air-conditioning units will require a lot of time and money, but until this happens this place is on a downward spiral.