The Hotel Ilaria and its annexe, Residenza dell’Alba, occupy the Villa Bottini’s old stables and a restored 14th century church, and are centrally located within the 16th century walls of the Etruscan city of Lucca. The 41 guestrooms and suites feature contemporary decor. All include satellite television, high speed Internet connections, minibars, direct dial phones, and blue and white tiled bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast before exploring the hotel’s historic buildings and the surrounding area with the help of a complimentary audio guide. The hotel also offers complimentary bicycle hire. In the evening, guests can relax over drinks in the bar and enjoy complimentary beverages in the cafe. Those with business needs will benefit from wireless Internet access and meeting and conference facilities. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can help with restaurant bookings and offer advice on the local area. Other amenities include room service, currency exchange, dry cleaning service. Guests arriving by car will find complimentary secure garage parking on site, and valet parking services are available on request. Equestrians will find horse riding opportunities five kilometres away and sailing is available at the beach, 20 kilometres from the hotel. Golfers will find the nearest course 30 kilometres from the hotel. Numerous historical tourist attractions are within one kilometre of the hotel, including St Michael’s Square, the distinctive white and green marble façade of St Martin’s Cathedral, and the 16th century ramparts that surround the town. The Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli nature park is 12 kilometres away and the Parco di Pinocchio theme park is 13 kilometres from the hotel. Pisa Airport is 25 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 25 minutes.