A three floor terracotta Tuscan townhouse hotel in the centre of historic Lucca, opposite ... more
the 18th century theatre of the Piazza del Giglio. Hotel Universo houses 56 guestrooms decorated with floral patterns and pastel shades, which offer views of the cathedral, tree lined Piazza Napoleone or Piazza del Giglio. All include television sets, direct dial telephones, minibars, and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Upon waking, guests can help themselves to a complimentary newspaper while enjoying their buffet breakfast. In the evening, guests can unwind in the hotel's bar, which offers a selection of wines, beers and spirits. Fully renovated with classical style decor, gold fixtures and a bold colour scheme, the Ristorante del Teatro offers refined intimate dining and serves house specialities made from local produce and a range of fish dishes. The concierge and staff on the 24 hour front desk are on hand to offer assistance, provide safe storage of guests' valuables, or arrange transfer to and from the airport. The hotel is sited in Lucca's historic town centre, opposite the 18th century theatre on Piazza del Giglio. The Renaissance arcades of Saint Michael's Square and the 13th century cathedral of Saint Martin can both be found within 100 metres. Less than a kilometre from the hotel is the Square of the Amphitheatre, which shows only the faintest traces of once having housed a Roman auditorium. Pisa Airport is 20 kilometres away and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
A three floor terracotta Tuscan townhouse hotel in the centre of historic Lucca, opposite ... more
the 18th century theatre of the Piazza del Giglio. Hotel Universo houses 56 guestrooms decorated with floral patterns and pastel shades, which offer views of the cathedral, tree lined Piazza Napoleone or Piazza del Giglio. All include television sets, direct dial telephones, minibars, and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Upon waking, guests can help themselves to a complimentary newspaper while enjoying their buffet breakfast. In the evening, guests can unwind in the hotel's bar, which offers a selection of wines, beers and spirits. Fully renovated with classical style decor, gold fixtures and a bold colour scheme, the Ristorante del Teatro offers refined intimate dining and serves house specialities made from local produce and a range of fish dishes. The concierge and staff on the 24 hour front desk are on hand to offer assistance, provide safe storage of guests' valuables, or arrange transfer to and from the airport. The hotel is sited in Lucca's historic town centre, opposite the 18th century theatre on Piazza del Giglio. The Renaissance arcades of Saint Michael's Square and the 13th century cathedral of Saint Martin can both be found within 100 metres. Less than a kilometre from the hotel is the Square of the Amphitheatre, which shows only the faintest traces of once having housed a Roman auditorium. Pisa Airport is 20 kilometres away and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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Advantages: Cheap and Location Disadvantages: Not Onsuite and no breakfast
The Quatro Fontanas or the Fountain Travel Club stayed in this Hotel (perhaps better decribed as Bed Guest House)
The first thing it is very cheap in price two nights for Double Room thru Bookings.com would be about £60. You can also see photos of the Rooms on that site)
Now I have said it is Cheap and no breakfast ,DONT TURN OFF JUST YET, it does have other attributes.
First you have to find the place.
We arrived as most do by Train from Pisa where we had flown into. The Airport at Pisa is only 3 miles from the Railway station, then about 35 mins on train to Lucca.
You come out of the station at Lucca and are faced with what they call the Meadow. This is a grassy park area that lies outside the WALLS, yes WALLS. These you have to either Get over or walk round to one of the main gates. Lucca is a BEAUTIFUL WALLED TOWN ...
Advantages: Cycling around the city walls Disadvantages: Parking
Ah, holiday memories. We stayed just outside Lucca in a lovely converted farmhouse with a beautiful pool surrounded by olive and oleader trees and stunning views of the mountains.
Lucca itself has the beautiful circular Piazza Anfiteatro at its centre, where 4 or 5 storey terracota and yellow painted buildings curve around enclosing you in another world. Cafe tables around the edge let you sit and watch the world go by.
The whole city is surrounded by a huge, very wide 16 th century city wall. We hired bicycles and cycled around the tree-lined pathway that runs along the top. From here you can catch glimpses of the narrow little streets within where much of it is pedestrianised, apart from the obligatory mad moped riders!
Lucca also has a tower with a large tree growing from the top and another even taller tower next ...
friedagaric 17.08.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Lucca (Italy)
I recently went on a cultural girlie trip with a friend to Paris. I was left to do all the booking. I was looking for a reasonable hotel, near a metro stop, which included breakfast. I came across the Hotel International on various travel sites and it seemed fairly highly rated so I booked us in for three nights.
LOCATION:
The hotel is located 6 Rue Auguste Barbier in the 11th Arrondissement. The nearest Metro stop is Garcourt which was a two minute walk away and it was a five minute walk to Republique which gives good links to other lines. It's not really central enough to avoid the Metro and walk to the attractions but it was located so close to a stop that it seemed ideal.
PRICE:
Prices vary depending on size of room and season. There are singles, doubles and triples available. We paid Euro254 for the whole time ...
