NH Pisa

NH Pisa, once known as NH Cavalieri, stands right in front of Pisa's central railway station on Piazza della Stazione. The location is ideal for anyone travelling by train, and just as handy for air travellers: Galileo Galilei airport is only a few minutes away on the link that departs a few steps from the entrance. A walk of about twenty minutes along Corso Italia and the Arno riverside leads into the old town and on to the Piazza dei Miracoli, while Florence is roughly an hour away by train.

The 100 rooms, all non-smoking, come either in a classic style with warm wood finishes or in renovated contemporary interiors. Each one offers individually controlled air conditioning, Sleep Better mattresses, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and free Wi-Fi; on the fifth floor some family rooms and junior suites have a private terrace looking over the square.

Mornings start with a generous sweet and savoury breakfast buffet featuring local products, and the self-service Open Bar, available around the clock, serves snacks, light dishes and drinks. Guests also have a fitness room, a paid indoor garage with electric-vehicle charging, a front desk that never closes and four equipped meeting rooms for meetings, banquets and events.

A practical base for sightseers, families and business travellers alike, and for guests travelling with a dog or cat: pets up to 25 kg are welcome on request.