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via Dell'Olivo, 2, 55100 Lucca, Italy
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Antica Corte dei Principi
Ranked #33 of 88 Lucca B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Putnam Valley, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A perfect little B&B if your stay must be short...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2011

Situated inside the walled city of Lucca, this little B&B is hidden in a tiny little side street and just a tad hard to find, but so worth the effort. Parking is not allowed in the little piazza nearby so you have to either park your car in one of the designated municipal parking areas a few blocks away and walk with your luggage (doable) or drive your car closer, park until you unload and check in, and hope they don't give you a ticket. That being said, the rest of the B&B is quintessential Tuscan atmosphere.
The main door is wooden and recessed so you have to be vigilant when looking for the entrance. You ring the bell and are buzzed in. Once in, you immediately climb up stone steps to the reception area. The spotless rooms are uniquely decorated and feature tile flooring throughout. The bathroom is fully modernized and more than large enough. The four poster bed is comfortable and the walls are painted brightly with murals, while the ceilings are traced by rough-hewn wooden beams.
Continental breakfast is self-serve in a very small area with a varied selection of cheeses and meats, breads and pastries in addition to espresso and "American" coffee. A receptionist makes sure everything is replenished and offers assistance. Be aware there is only seating for maybe 6 at a time as there are possibly 6 rooms. We had no problem.
The receptionist was very helpful with any questions we had and right around the corner were two little cafes. Within a block or so were more trattorias and whatever you could want to eat.
All in all, we loved this B&B. We would just caution that there are steps involved so you have to be prepared to navigate them. But if you are able, it is so worth it.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hanau
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Excellent Location in the old town”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010

The hotel location is perfect, right in the old town, you can reach everything by foot. The town becomes quiet after most of the day trippers have left.
The rooms are in an old building, not too big, the bathroom is quite small, but new. The decor of the rooms is medieval with a modern touch, which fits with the building and creates a nice athmossphere.
As this is a b&b there is no great service, the breakfast is adequate, European style, no hot foods, most of the things pre packed in plastic. The girl from reception also makes the coffee and cleans the rooms, she is o.k., but could be more friendly.

Parking in an issue as you have to park your car in a public car park outside the city walls. You have to pay and display from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.. It is approx. 8 - 10 min. by foot to the B&B, you have to tow your suitcases.

But the best feature of the hotel is the location, very close to all sights and nice restaurants: you have to try the "Cantina Berardenga" in the cellar of the old Berardenga palace, excellent food, super service, reasonably priced wines - one of the best restaurants we have experienced in Tuscany and extremely afordable for the quality they offer.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ROMA
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Soggiorno in centro in pieno stile medioevale”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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  • Stayed April 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Messina, Italy
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“MEDIO EVO ROMANTICO....DA FAVOLA”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Romantisch”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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via Dell'Olivo, 2, 55100 Lucca, Italy
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