Each one of the Alberghino’s rooms has its own theme and its own individual character. Ours was called the Duck Room due to the fact that a gorgeous Duck painting hangs over the sofa that doubles as an extra bed – however one could have easily called it the Fresco Ceiling Room, or the massive comfy bed with abundant pillows & cushions room! Each room has so much of so much I sometimes wonder how the charming owners of the Alberghino decided on the names. Which brings me to the unique hospitality extended by Letizia.

A more charming lady I have yet to meet. She greets each and every one of her guests like as though they were long lost friends who have come to visit – and in fact whilst there I noticed that most were in fact returning guests who knew their way around much better than I did.

The Alberghino offers more than one would expect from a B&B. The rooms are not merely spacious, they are huge – yet they are warm and inviting. The furnishings and decorations are beautiful and mostly antiques, yet the comforts offered in all rooms are fully functional and new. Our room had facilities for making typical Italian espresso & cappuccino, together with tea and snacks. We even had cereal and milk available for breakfast, and parmeggiano cheese and biscuits which I snacked on constantly. This in addition to the obligatory mini bar one finds in all large hotels. The Color TV has a good selection of local and foreign stations so when we returned from our visits to the monuments, museums and art galleries which are all located in the vicinity of L’Alberghino, we could always kick off our shoes and relax with a cuppa whilst catching up on news from the rest of the world.

L’Alberghino offers the best of both worlds. Small in size, but grand in ambiance. Spacious rooms but warm and cosy, with all the amenities necessary for the convenience of the discerning traveler.

I would recommend this amazing gem of a bed and breakfast to anyone traveling to Pisa or Florence.