Our tour opens in the famous spa resort town of Montecatini Terme, nestled in the heart of the rolling hills of Tuscany. We will be staying in these accommodations for 7 nights, no packing and relocating. Arriving On April 30, 2026, and checking out on May 7, 2026. We will visit Lucca, Florence, Montecatini Terme, Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano. Cooking Classes, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Cheese Farm, Winery Tours and Tastings.
In 1908 a wealthy French family of hoteliers decided to build, in the center of Montecatini, the Hotel de France, imbuing it with the famous Liberty style that also inspired the city's Terme Tettuccio.
In 1920 the hotel was acquired by the Giusfredi family that, after four generations, still today manages the Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale with the same special attention one would offer a private residence. Guests continue to be welcomed as if they are old friends.
Today the Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale is still the home of Signora Anna Maria Nencini Giusfredi and her daughter Alessandra.
It is not uncommon to find Signora Alessandra welcoming guests at the entrance to the hotel—her hand stretched out in a sign of welcome and her smile beaming with delight—just as true home owner of past generations did before her.
During the day you can find her scurrying about from one room to another. Her lighthearted good humor appears to imbue her spirit with an appreciation for all the things surrounding her. She checks to see that the fresh flowers are set just right in their vases. She carefully arranges the book shelves where grand volumes of Art and History are set out for guests to consult. The silverware from another time has been polished to be later served with tea and coffee. The famous Ginori porcelain is availed of to offer the most accurate place settings for guests. Candles are alighted in the evenings to stage a touch of romanticism in the atmosphere.
It does not matter much that the entrance to the hotel is in a rare Moroccan pearled marble, and that its floor is paved with antique sessile oak just as is found in the noble Tuscan palaces. Everything here has the sweet fragrances of home.
The Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale in Montecatini serves you to relax. The thermal baths are found just footsteps away from the hotel's entrance.
Yet if you prefer your own tranquility, there is the private hotel swimming pool—dedicated entirely to you.
Luxuriate in the sun in our open solarium equipped with chaise lounges, umbrellas and beach towels. Order a light lunch or a sparkling cocktail at the Lo Scudo di Achille bar.
Take a swim in utter silence. The water is crystal clear. Smell the fragrances of our lush green plants. Escape from the summer's mugginess. Stay clear of the hectic center of the city.
Our rooms and suites exude the exact atmosphere that does the entire Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale in Montecatini.
It can be described as a warmth that one might only find in his or her home surrounded by those cherished things one possesses.
Throughout the years many distinguished personages from the fields of television, stage and sport have honored us with their presence. Among them have been Tiziano Ferro, Antonello Venditti, Robert Plant, Rutger Hauer, Fiona May and Valentina Vezzali. The opera star Aurora Banfi has lodged with us. The queen of the theater, Rossella Falk, and the actresses Adriana Asti, Eva Herzigova, Eva Riccobono and Martina Stella have enjoyed stays with us.
Never has our hotel lost its allure as a marvelous place where one can experience an authentic warmth and exceptional hospitality.
Open for dinner, and only for guests of the hotel, the atmosphere of the main restaurant is that of the grand Liberty-style restaurants famous at the beginning of the 20th century.
The dining room has been recently regenerated employing the delicate nuance of the color green. The parquet flooring is the original. The crystal chandeliers are original glassware from Murano and date back to the 1940s. The kitchen produce, when possible, is biological and free of Km.
They are personally selected by the owner of the hotel and the kitchen staff in order to guarantee the highest degree of freshness. In the dining room dinners of all types and themes are organized.
The Achilles' Shield is the marvelous lounge bar of the Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale. Here you can sip your drink on stools decorated in fuchsia and scarlet velvet. The glamorous sofas are of a comfortable mustard timbre.
There are valued works of art from centuries ago. The enormous Flemish tapestry of the 18th century is the masterpiece from which the name of the bar was acquired.
The lounge bar is a well-illuminated salon situated on the first floor. There is a huge covered terrace that faces the thoroughfares of Montecatini. In the evenings, it is the perfect place to relax with a delicious cocktail.
On request, the guests of the hotel can have a light lunch from 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 am.
Buffet Breakfast
In the grand dining room of the restaurant, surrounded in our Liberty-style ambiance with parquet flooring, huge windows and Murano lighting fixtures, we serve breakfast from 7:30-10:00. While our waiters and waitresses serve you coffee, cappuccino or tea at your table, you can select the manner you will begin a new day: if you wish to start with a sweet note, there is fresh bread, jams, croissants, plum cakes, donuts, chocolate specialties, pies, pastries, and pancakes prepared on the spot by our master pasticciere with jams, honey and chocolate. If, instead, you wish to savor some not so sweet dishes, you can choose from salamis, würstel, yoghurt, 5 types of cereals, eggs with bacon, a vast selection of cheeses and ripe fruits. There is also food for vegetarians including delicious mozzarella and raw vegetables. Gluten-free foods are available.