Palazzo BelVedere

At Palazzo BelVedere, the focus is on wellbeing, with the aim of achieving balance between mind and body—essential to our overall wellbeing. Wellness treatments are tailored to your individual needs. Before you arrive, you will complete a comprehensive questionnaire, followed by a personal consultation with one of the doctors to determine your individual constitution: earth, water, air or fire. These 4 elements have a profound influence on the balance and health of our body and are the origin of our universe. Based on this assessment, you will receive personalised wellness treatments tailored to your needs and constitution, designed to restore balance among the four elements and promote energy, strength, calm and vitality. This creates a truly individual experience. The combination of traditional European medicine, holistic natural therapies and the healing power of thermal water makes for a comprehensive, restorative experience.

The hotel enjoys an ideal location beside the thermal gardens, in the green heart of Montecatini Terme, a picturesque Art Nouveau spa town. Surrounded by renowned art cities such as Florence, Pisa and Lucca, Montecatini Terme was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. The town is known for the historic Tettuccio Spa and its striking Art Nouveau and neo-Gothic buildings.

Montecatini Terme offers plenty for art lovers, as well as a wealth of ways to unwind. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the thermal baths, set within an extensive park. The town also boasts a variety of walking and cycling routes, including a cable-car ride up Montecatini Alto, with breathtaking views over the town.

The picturesque Piazza Giuseppe Giusti is perfect for a leisurely afternoon in one of the local cafés. In the evening, you can enjoy the lively nightlife in characterful pubs and bars with live music. With its rich range of experiences, Montecatini Terme appeals to culture lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Florence (approx. 53 km) and Pisa (approx. 55 km) are easy to reach by car.

Montecatini Terme remains a cultural and natural treasure, as well as a centre for balneological treatments. Alongside its long tradition of hydrotherapy, the thermal baths offer a wide range of wellness options, including massages, physiotherapy, mud baths, ozonated baths, beauty treatments and inhalations.

At the exquisite gourmet restaurant NO|MORE , Chef Daniele Ciofi delights guests with thoughtfully crafted menus. Inspired by the key principles of the Mediterranean diet, they are also designed to nourish both body and mind.

Breakfast caters for every taste, with croissants, freshly baked sourdough bread, homemade cakes, fruit and vegetables, and a wide selection of local cheeses.

At MOU|BAR , you can enjoy the great cocktail classics as well as seasonal botanical creations.

At LA DISPENSA, a light snack is available at any time of day or night. Fresh fruit, cakes, bread, jam, herbal teas, yoghurt and much more are waiting in the fridge for you to browse at any hour. This space was created to help you feel at home, even when you are away from your own four walls.

The 2,000 sqm wellness area offers experiences that awaken the senses and restore spiritual energy. The relaxation rituals at the hotel’s wellness centre are inspired by the philosophy of Hippocratic teachings, which hold that balance should be restored between the four elements: water, air, fire and earth. Montecatini Terme’s thermal tradition and the precious power of its thermal water combine with the many benefits of a health-promoting lifestyle, encouraged and supported during your stay at Palazzo BelVedere. The hotel’s circular garden invites you to unwind.

The hotel’s wellness area comprises 6 treatment and massage rooms, a hair salon, a beauty area, a Turkish bath, sauna, experience showers, a Kneipp facility, an ice waterfall, whirlpool, relaxation area, and indoor and outdoor pools.

The Vitaliter programmes Levis, Medium and Magnum at BelVedere are available to book all year round and are led by experienced practitioners. They aim to foster a harmonious balance between body and mind, which is essential to our personal wellbeing. The hotel’s wellness philosophy is based on the teaching of the four elements—earth, air, water and fire—which can often fall out of balance. The programmes aim to support vitality and restore balance and wellbeing.

Massages, treatments, rituals, nutrition, exercise, thermal baths, breathing exercises, the art of thinking, mindful meditation, art therapy, singing, dancing and relationship therapies are among the elements used in BelVedere’s bespoke, holistic programmes. They address different aspects of wellbeing—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual—and take account of how they interact. Each programme is designed according to the principle of “what is right for you, in the right amount”, with the quality and number of treatments carefully tailored. BelVedere offers its Vitaliter programme in different durations and at different levels of intensity:

“Levis”: The “Levis” intensity offers a gentle, relaxing way to be pampered.

“Medium”: Choosing the “Medium” intensity gives you the opportunity to strengthen your self-esteem and activate your inner resources.

“Magnum”: Choosing the “Magnum” intensity offers an immersive programme of treatments and activities, designed to support a comprehensive physical, mental and emotional transformation.

Nutrition in the Vitaliter programme aims to balance the four elements of water, air, earth and fire. The menu is organised around these four elements. The Four Elements cuisine is based on the idea that certain foods may be more or less suitable for individuals depending on their temperament. For example, people with a fiery nature are advised to avoid hot spices, which could further fuel their explosive temperament. Applying this nutritional philosophy helps identify and harmonise imbalances, which is particularly important for prevention. Everyone can support their constitution by choosing foods carefully, much as in the traditional healing practices of other cultures. This teaching dates back to ancient Greece, and in particular to Hippocrates, who adopted the theory of the four elements from ancient Egypt.

In addition to the Vitaliter programme, available to book all year round, the hotel offers an exclusive Vitaliter season several times a year. The Vitaliter season aims to restore harmony between body and mind. Enjoy a wider choice of activities and treatments designed to promote your wellbeing and support your health. Immerse yourself in an even more intensive wellness experience, tailored to your individual needs and offering many ways to revitalise and strengthen body and mind. During this 21-day event, you can choose your stay duration (bookable from 3 nights).

To help prepare for your stay and ensure your individual needs can be taken into account, the hotel will send you a health questionnaire before your arrival.

Fitness room, “3P Wellness Boutique” with a sports and fitness programme, including Pilates and yoga in the circular garden or at Portico Bianco.

As well as enjoying the hotel’s wellness area or taking a stroll through the thermal park, it is well worth exploring the area on foot or by bike. Bicycle hire and guided tours (in Italian and English) are available on request for an additional charge.

Nearby:

• Montecatini Terme Golf Club (approx. 11 km)
• “La Torretta” Tennis Club (approx. 500 m)
• Florence (approx. 53 km)
• Pisa (approx. 55 km)