We just returned from a 2 week whirlwind trip to visit family and tour Italy with our teenager, and stayed 3 nights (our single longest stay) at Hotel da Carlos. It was very welcoming to return to this cozy hotel after strenuous days of non-stop activity. Its convenient location is nestled in a small town just south of Lucca, making... more

Stayed there during off-season (Sept 15-16) so crowds were not a problem. Note that I base my evaluation on booking two rooms (room for single and room for double occupancy). The single room was to the side and had a balcony but not really a great view. The double room was to the back and had a nice view but... more

After reading reviews for a number of hotels and guest houses close to Pisa airport (but not at the airport) we went for the one with the best reviews (in our price bracket). TA and other site reviews were accurate and we would stay here again if we need to use the airport. Rooms are clean and staff are friendly... more

We needed one night to recoup from flight and spend before getting into our week's rental in Tuscany. Booked Carlos because of very reasonable price--a great find! It's a true Italian country hotel, friendly, small, very clean, a little hard to find but we did it. The dining room was a wonderful bonus--perfect setting with a view of a fine... more

Spent 7 nights at the hotel with my wife. Our room was at the back over the kitchen. The noise was unnaceptable particularly when they emptied bottles into the bottle bank with a loud crash. No action was taken against German party guests who were shouting and screaming in the car park at midnight causing both of us to shout... more

Stayed here for 3 nights after selecting the hotel almost at random - and we were so glad we ended up here! All the staff at the hotel were so welcoming and extremely helpful, ensuring that we saw all the best of the local sights, recommending places to visit that really made our trip superb. Neither myself or my wife... more

My husband and i spent three nights at Hotel Da Carlos in december 2006.We loved the hotel...great room, the breakfast was delicious and served quickly, good location, with a free private car parking.The room was spacious, cheerful and comfortable, and the bathroom was clean and well furnished. The Hotel Da Carlos is conveniently located , because it was close to... more

This one was really, REALLY hard to find. Nobody knew the area (wasn't even on the local map) and it would if they would give the real route name (SS12). But it is true that it is 5miles from the Tower. PROS: Biggest bed ever I was in, true parking. CONS: Did I say hard to find? Immediate surrounding, Horrible... more

I would recommend the hotel as a very good base for visiting Lucca and Pisa, and the surrounding area which is very beautiful. The hotel was very clean, quiet and the staff friendly. good spacious and comfortable rooms and silent. I will certainly return. more