273medot
September 24, 2024
I just returned from a wonderful week at this hotel. It was our first time to Viareggio and definitely won't be our last. The front desk staff were all polite, friendly, and helpful. I’d like to give a special shout-out to Nadir, who arranged our seamless transfers to and from Pisa airport! Our room (128) was impeccably clean and comfortable. We had a Seaview room with a large balcony, where we spent many hours enjoying breath-taking sunsets while listening to the live music from the bars across the road. Breakfast was a delightful and relaxing experience, complete with attentive staff and soft music in the background. Although we were a bit disappointed that the weather didn't allow us to sit on the outside terrace, we enjoyed a window table overlooking the sea most days, so it wasn’t a total loss! The buffet offered a wide variety of delicious options, including scrambled eggs, sausages, and bacon, along with a selection of continental meats and cheeses paired with fresh bread. There was also fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts, jams, honey, pancakes, and pastries. If that wasn’t enough, you could order omelettes, eggs, and porridge made to order. We found the buffet to be more than sufficient, so we didn’t feel the need to order anything extra. It was great that there wasn't an overwhelming amount available at once. The staff ensured that everything was restocked promptly, keeping it fresh and preventing items from sitting around for too long. We didn't get round to using the spa and swimming facilities this visit, but since it was included in our room rate, perhaps next time! The hotel’s location was ideal, surrounded by plenty of bars and restaurants. We had access to the beach club across the way, with a special rate for Astor guests—just 19 euros for two deck chairs and an umbrella on a beautiful sandy beach. The bus station was a 20-minute walk away, and the train station was about 20 to 25 minutes on foot, both of which were easy to locate and use.