This is a ramshackle collection of marble quarries, stretching from Carrara east up into the…read moremountains around Colonnata and famous since Roman times for the purity of its stone. Michelangelo came here for the marble he used to carve the David. If you have seen Marble Arch in London or the Pantheon in Rome, you have seen the product of these hills. We came here on a winter photo assignment and found one of the few places on earth that is not gearing up for an attack from Al-Queda. We drove all over the mountains and in and out of the quarries and tunnels without a thought for security or photo police. It was a rare treat. Arrive at the right time of day, and you can witness a blasting that is the more modern extraction method. But bring a 4-wheel drive vehicle and be prepared to back up a narrow path with no guardrail to protect you from the nearest heart-wrenching precipice. The lunatics who drive the trucks up and down these mountains have right of way and don't mind taking it. There is something profound and moving about driving past a seemingly random pattern of holes in these hills and realizing that you might be gazing at the original home of Michelangelo's masterpiece.

This hotel is truly a treasure! We come here every other year with tons of family members when…read morevisiting for our family reunion! The hotel is a beautiful marble structure, with so much history!!! They have not damaged the integrity of the original design, which makes it all the more charming! The rooms are clean, air-conditioned and with updated bathrooms. The breakfast they provided is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Amazing! The family who runs this hotel are wonderful! They provide a warm, personal atmosphere! We love spending time sitting out front sipping vino and socializing, as well as spending time with our family in Carrara - we have come to look up;on Hotel Carrara as our family as well!!! They're even putting in a spa room on the main floor!! We love this place and we love the family who run it!!

Very nice gem of a hotel! Surprised there was no reviews! Rooms are super clean. bathrooms are…read morenewly remodeled and are very nice and clean. Breakfast is included in price and was a really good (not just bread and ham like most hotel) they had a good selection! Also pretty close to the beach side. Price was not expensive or over priced. Would come back and recommend to anyone in the area.