Il Convento Hotel Pistoia - Reviews - Pistoia

The Hotel Il Convento is housed in a converted ancient Franciscan monastery set amidst landscaped hillside gardens and situated five kilometres from the medieval walled city of Pistoia. The 32 air-conditioned guestrooms have simple traditional style decor with terracotta-tiled floors, dark wood furniture and patterned fabrics. Guestrooms have views over the Tuscan countryside and amenities include televisions with pay movies, direct- dial phones, minibars, safes, dial-up Internet connections and bathrooms w...(see more)ith complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can relax on the furnished sun terrace next to the outdoor swimming pool or go for strolls in the landscaped gardens. Classic Tuscan dishes are complimented by an extensive list of local wines in the Restaurant Il Convento, which spills out into the internal courtyard on warm evenings. Parties of travellers may reserve the monk's refectory for private banquets or the old church for meetings or weddings. Staff at the 24- hour front desk can advise on sightseeing in the area. Nearby attractions include the thermal springs in Montecatini Terme, 10 kilometres away, and the boutiques of Florence, 30 kilometres away. Florence Vespucci Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.