Miranda Pisa

The location is really great, and it was very clean and comfortable.

Check-in process was a bit complicated. We had to pick up keys at another place (a bar), and it was difficult to find property’s location. There were no signs or names on the doors where we were supposed to come in. We needed to ask random people on the street to understand where Miranda guesthouse was. It would be nice if signs with the name appeared on the front doors outside, at least.

Location to train station 1 minute walk. 20min walk to tower. Very central location

Bit awkward finding the apartment. As its on the top floor of an apartment block. And have to collect the key from a nearby cafe.

Super close proximity to the train station, it is literally opposite and takes 2 mins to walk. Air con is great, the room cooled down very quickly and stayed cool all night! Fruit basket, sweets + Tea & Coffee facilities in the hallway are a nice touch. Bed was comfortable with 2 pillows each, optional thin duvet or sheet, memory foam mattress. Surprisingly quiet considering it is so close to the train station! People at the bar were super helpful, gave us a discount on food we bought from there to take away, which was super kind! They’ll also store your luggage for free at the bar if you want to explore before/after check out - another great feature.

It is on the 5th floor, with double sets of stairs at each floor and no lift, meaning you have to climb 10 sets of stairs! We had 2 x 20kg suitcases so this was a challenge to say the least 😑 The shared bathrooms aren’t shocking, not the worst I have seen, but not the best either. This may just be us being a bit fussy as we have never had a shared bathrooms aren’t before. If you are used to it, it’s likely not an issue. The only other thing is that you have to go pick your keys up from the bar, which granted is not far, but it’s an extra walk. It was raining very heavily when we arrived, maps took us to the other side of the square as the postcode for the bar covers a huge area- so this was not ideal. If we had no cases and it was dry, it wouldn’t have felt like such a pain. The only other thing is that the apartment is very difficult to find, there is absolutely no signage whatsoever. We ended up having to go into a hotel nearby and they kindly helped us, but even on the buzzers outside there was nothing saying Miranda. Better signage would be helpful ☺️

Very close to the train station. Fine for an overnight stop. Quick ‘ish’ response over message.

- We have since returned home with multiple bed bug bites. CHECK the mattress. - 5th floor. No lift. 110 steps with luggage. - NOT an ensuite. Shared bathroom. Awoke early to use facilities in the morning, one toilet covered in vomit. Small shower with little water pressure. - Check in held at a local bar. Not ideal lugging suitcase to go back. No indication which room was ours.