I just got back from 5 nights at this hotel. My partner and I thought it was really nice.

The rooms were modern, clean, comfortable and great value for money. The location is perfect for exploring the town and reaching the public transport links.

The breakfast buffet served each morning was great, lots of choice and tasty.

The staff were friendly and helpful.

The only downside would be the lack of any English TV channels except BBC World News. Obviously it wasn't a major issue as we didn't go on holiday to watch TV but a movie in the room 'the day after the night before' would have been welcomed.

There is a restaurant called Cibus just near by which serves lovely food, we recommend a visit.

Overall we were really, really happy with the hotel, excellent value for money.

Unfortunately my stay was cut short for reasons not connected with he hotel, but on the one night I stayed I found the front desk helpful, the location good, the breakfast perfect and the free wi-fi fast and effective. My one less than terrific comment would be that the hotel is getting a little tired; if it had a new carpet and a paint job, I would give it five spots. I would still be happy to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in October. Room was clean and modern. The breakfast had a variety of foods including eggs. Location was great as we were traveling by train. For those on a budget, I would not hesitate to recommend Hotel Montebello.

We stayed for 3 nights in late October - a weekend away to Italy (which we love and have visited often) for our 39th Wedding Anniversary.

The Montebello was, according to Star ratings, a little below our usual choice, but reviews persuaded us to give it a try. Were the reviews right? Oh yes, and then some!

The room was a little small (aren't all Italian rooms!) but beautifully clean and well appointed and equipped - including dressing gowns! The baloney added outside sitting space, which meant the bijoux room didn't matter - the sitting room was out in the glorious Tuscan fresh air.

But the total surprise? The restaurant.

We'd booked half board, thinking that the food would be adequate (is there an Italian who can't cook?) and we would eat out on the evening of our anniversary. At this hotel, half board is the bargain of the Century. Four courses of superbly cooked and presented authentic Tuscan delights.

I know it says 3 courses, but they provide an ante-pasta that any UK restaurant would call a starter and charge £4 or more for. You can't eat shellfish? My wife can't and one evening a beautiful plate of mixed seafood was waiting for us as ante-pasta. "No problem. I'll get you something else", which turned out to be an enormous portion of hams, salamis and cheeses.

And that was the freebee!

The primo (pasta) is more like a UK main course. The secundo IS a main course and the desserts home made pastries (or cheeses if you ask). And all served with friendly courtesy. UK 4*'s should send their staff here for training!

Wine? A great wine list that starts at €8 up to €22 and bar prices that are below most UK pubs.

Everyone at the Hotel seems committed to making your say what you want, not what they think you want. Given its convenient location between the main shopping area and the spas & parks area, easy on street parking outside (€3/day) this hotel is the best value for money we can recall in many years of independent travel.