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Hotel Albergo Villa Marta
Via del Ponte Guasperini 873, Lucca, Italy
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Add another to the rolls of places in Tuscany that seem almost too amazing to be true. Here, a couple of miles outside the ancient walled city of Lucca, you’ll find the Hotel Albergo Villa Marta, a 19th-century hunting lodge lovingly restored by its husband-and-wife owners into an intimate 15-room guest house, surrounded by so many of the classic trappings of rural Tuscany that it almost seems like a put-on: rolling hills, sprawling vineyards, landscaped gardens and even a view of the San Cerbone convent.
Guest rooms are traditional in style, some with exposed beams, others with frescoed ceilings, and all furnished in a restrained antique style, not precious but just elegant. And these rooms are all new: beneath the classic veneer you’ll find modern fixtures and conveniences, including, on the ground floor, disabled-access rooms.
The views from the bedrooms take in the property’s gardens and the surrounding countryside, but a little walking reveals more, including an outdoor swimming pool and a tiny private chapel, perfect for a storybook wedding (or just for dropping hints to your spouse-to-be). A lavish breakfast is one of the Albergo Villa Marta’s particular strengths, and if you’re in a gourmet mood, wine tastings and cooking classes can be arranged. Ask for recommendations from among Lucca’s finest restaurants.
Please note: Albergo Villa Marta is open seasonally March through November. Botton D’Oro is open for dinner from 7pm Monday-Saturday (in March, April & November the restaurant will be open Thursday-Saturday).
How to get there:
Exit the Firenze-mare motorway (the A12) at LUCCA OVEST. Follow the signs for PISA onto the SS12, and from there, follow the signs for the Hotel Albergo Villa Marta. After 3/4 km, in the village of San Lorenzo a Vaccoli, turn left into the Via del ponte Guasperini. After about 500 meters you will see the Albergo Villa Marta on the left.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Complimentary continental breakfast for two (a value of €10 per person per meal)
- Complimentary internet access (a value of €10)
- 15 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 26 Guest Reviews
- Hotel Albergo Villa Marta
- Via del Ponte Guasperini 873
- Lucca, Italy
Hotel amenities and services
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
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26 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Jeremy
- Stayed October 2009
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Price; location; beautifully kept grounds; and exceptional, personal service.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing; Had a wonderful stay!
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- Marcus
- Stayed October 2009
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great location, friendly staff and tuscany!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing; Had a wonderful stay!
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- Alistair
- Stayed April 2009
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
It was a small, intimate hotel, ideally located just outside Lucca with easy access to Lucca and Pisa. Such pretty gardens with tables outside and a swimming pool. The service was charming and the staff could not do enough to help you and make sure your stay was everything you wanted. The rooms were quiet and beautifully decorated with lovely linen sheets. The breakfasts were self-service but everything was fresh and the coffee made to order. We can't wait to go back.
What the hotel could do better:
Our only problem was a towel rail that worked intermittedly and sometimes it is nice to have a bath as well as a shower. Also, a kettle in the room would be a real added benefit. However, these small problems would certainly not deter us from visiting again.
