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Hotel Universo

3.0 of 5
Piazza del Giglio 1, 55100 Lucca, Italy
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Ranked #21 of 66 hotels in Lucca
4.0 of 5 stars 239 Reviews
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  • Very good(5)
  • Air conditioning(3)
  • Quiet room(3)
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Cynder929
Reviewer
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

I'd give this hotel a 1 star rating if not for two things: the location is excellent and the lobby is beautiful. Even though this was rated 21st (of 66) on trip advisor, we thought it would be ok. We were wrong. We stayed for 2 nights in early January 2012. We chose a Superior room, and got the smallest... More

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Marianna Marcucci, Proprietario at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
16 January 2012

Dear Guest, thank you for reviewing us here. I’m glad you liked our location in the city centre and our 18th century lobby. We really take care of our guest’s opinions and it goes without saying that we are really sorry in reading your comment. The building that hosts the hotel was built around 1700 and became an hotel in... More

Pierremalta
Attard, Malta
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Just spent 2 nights at hotel Universo, we had 2 rooms, one was very modern the other one was slightly more old fashioned, but on the whole I recommend this hotel in a square in the centre of Lucca, excellent location to spend some time in lovely Lucca! More

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Marianna Marcucci, General Manager at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
19 December 2011

Dear Pierre, thank you so much for your nice review. I hope to have the chance to welcome you again soon. Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

Ian4450
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

If you like Italy then Lucca is a "must visit" and the Hotel Universo is ideal. The hotel is within the walled part of the town and overlooks a busy square with a market and in winter an ice rink. The rooms overlook the square and this is ideal if you like to be involved in the Italian atmosphere. Not... More

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Marianna Marcucci, General Manager at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
19 December 2011

Dear Friend, thank you for leaving your comment here. We are very happy that your stay was up to the expectations. We hope you will come back again soon. Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

Fay C
West Kirby, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Once again in August 2011, we were able to spend time at this wonderful hotel. Our fourth visit. The Staff are superb , every assistance and kindness is shown to the traveller. The hotel is ideally situated in Lucca, convenient for all amenities including the train station from where you can visit many Tuscan treasures. Good restaurants abound, feel we... More

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Marianna Marcucci, Proprietario at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
7 November 2011

Dear Friend, thank you so much for your nice words, your opinion is very important for us. We wait for the pleasure of welcoming you, at least once a year!!! Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

MrsMap
Epsom, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

We booked for a group of over 20 family and friends to stay during our daughter's wedding just outside Lucca. From the start, the hotel dealt with everything most efficiently, check in and out were painless for all, no muddles over who was paying what, etc. I've been a professional conference manager, and have rarely had such an easy time... More

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Marianna Marcucci, Proprietario at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
7 November 2011

Dear Friend, thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Hotel Universo. We are really glad that we were able to made your wedding time in Lucca memorable. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again soon, maybe for the anniversary! Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

Bouchee55555
Wilmington, Delaware
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

My travelling companian and I changed gears mid=vacation and decided to go to the Mediteranean coast from Tuscany. Luckily, we talked with some fellow travellers who recommended Lucca as our halfway point. They had stayed at your lovely hotel in the past and loved it so off we went. Our only regret is that we did not stay longer. The... More

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Marianna Marcucci, Proprietario at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
14 October 2011

Dear Friend, thank you so much for having posted your comment here. I am very glad that your only regret is that you didn’t stay longer and I really hope you will find the chance to come back soon, maybe with your daughter who has loved Lucca! Kind regards. Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

David L
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Universo. We appreciated the traditional atmosphere and felt really welcome. Our room was comfortable and well-appointed. Breakfasts were excellent and reception most helpful . We would thoroughly recommend the Universo to anybody visiting the beautiful, peaceful city of Lucca. More

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Marianna Marcucci, Owner at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
29 September 2011

Dear Friend, thank you for your comment. I am very glad that you felt really welcome, it’s the goal of our daily work. I hope to have the chance of welcoming you again soon. Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

aimesf
Atlanta, Georgia
Contributor
19 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

We spent just one night in Lucca traveling from Italy to France. The hotel was very nice and convenient to everything in the city. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. Lucca is a very nice small city and Universo is in a great location. You are not suppose to drive into Lucca, if you do you must register your... More

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Marianna Marcucci, Proprietario at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
28 September 2011

Dear Aimesf, thank you so much for leaving your comment. We are very happy to know that your stay was so good. Hope to have the chance to welcome you again soon. Kind regards. Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

rosemary194
london
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

As ever, a comfortable and pleasant stay at this traditional hotel. The Universo still retains the atmoshere of Italian hotels of twenty or thirty years ago. It has the best location of any hotel in the town and lies between two good restaurants. Probably best suited to those who enjoy travelling rather than see themselves as tourists. More

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Marianna Marcucci, Proprietario at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
28 September 2011

Dear Rosemary194, thank you for your comment. I appreciate your opinion about the difference between people who love to travel and tourists and thank you for sharing your suggestion on our rooms. In fact rooms overlooking the squares are obviously a bit more noisy then the ones on the back but we have both so we could offer both possibilities!... More

megan e
Mildura, Australia
Contributor
13 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is set in an historic building but you wouldn't know it because the rooms are modern and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful and the location is very close to the railway station (less than 10min walk). From here we could explore the whole walled town of Lucca and the area has plenty of places to eat... More

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Marianna Marcucci, Proprietario at Hotel Universo, responded to this review
28 September 2011

Dear Friend, thank you for leaving your comment here. I am glad you have appreciated our antique but modern atmosphere! We hope you will decide to visit Lucca and the hotel Universo again soon. Marianna Marcucci – Hotel Universo More

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