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Palazzo Alexander, Lucca

Palazzo Alexander is a delightful hotel tucked away in the heart of Lucca's medieval centre. The hotel itself is bursting with character. Originally dating back to the 12th century and formerly a girls' boarding school, it has been lovingly restored to its former glory with the utmost attention to every detail and is now a supremely comfortable, elegant hotel.

Just 17km northeast of Pisa, Lucca is a lovely, historic walled town which visitors can enjoy best on foot ... much of the city centre is a traffic-free zone.

With just nine elegantly decorated and comfortable rooms, guests can be assured of the highest standards of service. Bedrooms have lovely antique wooden floors and each room has its own handsome private bathroom plus air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem link, safety deposit box and a well-stocked minibar. Wake up calls are available if required and guests are welcomed with a bowl of fresh fruit. Visitors with disabilities are accommodated, too, and bathrooms are specially equipped for guests with limited mobility.

Breakfast is served in a pretty breakfast room where guests can choose from an appetising buffet of fresh, local produce and the hotel has a cosy lounge/bar where guests can get together for a drink after a day's sightseeing. Pleasant, attentive staff are on hand to provide assistance where needed and offer information about Lucca and the surrounding area. Major credit cards are welcome.

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Double room from €62