Location is a serious consideration in choosing a hotel for a vacation or health spa.
Although the Hotel Astoria is in the park setting, a very short walk takes you to a variety of shops offering top-quality products and at the same time near enough to outdoor markets offering a number of goods at modest prices. Nearby cities or villages may stimulate your interest. If so, you can be in Florence, quaint San Gimignano, historic Lucca or scenic Vinci in less than one hour. Vegetarians needs satisfied.