Hotels in Lucca - the Grand Hotel Guinigi

Grand Hotel Guinigi, Lucca

The Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi lies just 1.5km from the historic centre of Lucca, perhaps the most delightful of all Tuscany's cities. Smaller than Florence or Pisa, this lovely medieval walled city has a pedestrianised centre that has remained unchanged for centuries. The town is full of lovely Romanesque churches filled with gorgeous frescos and priceless carvings. The composer Puccini was born here, and you can see the very piano on which he composed his greatest operas - his home is now a museum of musical history just a short distance from the hotel. Pisa, Florence and Siena are within easy reach and the surrounding countryside is some of the most beautiful in the whole of Italy.

Grand Hotel Guinigi has 167 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem link and a well stocked minibar. Wake-up calls are provided on request and cots are available to families with young children. The hotel has a family-friendly approach with high-chairs available in the restaurant and a special tariff for children under the age of 11.

The inviting restaurant offers a tempting menu of regional and international dishes served alongside an impressive selection of wines. There is also a convivial lounge/bar plus a cafe where guests can enjoy light snacks in a more informal setting. The hotel has a modern fitness centre with fully equipped gym and sauna.

As well as 24-hour service on reception, friendly, helpful staff are on hand to offer advice and recommendations for your visit. There is a useful dry-cleaning and laundry service plus left-luggage and storage facilities. Business services include meeting rooms, internet access, conference phones and audio-visual equipment for hire. All major credit cards are taken.

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Double room from €88

 

Score from 30 reviews: 8/10