Lucca

Travellers of all ages and descriptions seem to love this little gem. — The Telegraph

An exuberant affair, this heavily frescoed palace hotel has plenty of over-sized mirrors, ornate gold-gilt bedheads and floor-to-ceiling drapes to woo history aficionados. — Lonely Planet

The former stables of the Villa Bottini have been transformed into a modern hotel with stylish rooms done in a warm wood veneer with blue-and-white fittings. — Fodor's

Ideally situated near the Duomo, enjoy spacious, airy rooms, modern amenities, and pleasant, modern furnishings. The young, dynamic staff can arrange tours. — Michelin Guide

The intimacy of a small guesthouse but with the amenities of a boutique hotel – a pool, private beach club access, lovely rooms with state-of-the-art bathrooms. — The Telegraph

This agriturismo offers you the chance to stay in an outbuilding of a 17th-century farming estate -- with concessions to modernity such as fully outfitted kitchens and a pool. — Frommer's

Lucca’s first design hotel is ideal for couples who want to discover the historic town centre without missing out on contemporary comfort. — The Telegraph

This refined palazzo turned four-star boutique hotel makes a perfect pied-à-terre right in the historic centre of the Tuscan city of Lucca. — The Telegraph

Quiet inn minutes from central Lucca. — Travel + Leisure

Adjacent to San Frediano and part of the former Real collegio, this offers hotel comforts at guesthouse prices. Comfortable and spacious public areas, plus a lovely garden. — Michelin Guide

Public rooms filled with lovely brocaded furniture provide the perfect place to have an aperitivo. Guest rooms have high ceilings, large windows with damask drapes, and hard-wood floors. — Fodor's

Rooms are furnished in antique Tuscan style; some have breathtaking high ceilings and all have decent-sized bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

A fully air-conditioned seven-room town house hotel accessed via a palm-shaded courtyard, Palazzo Busdraghi is easily the nicest hideaway within Lucca's town walls. — Concierge

Overlooks a red-brick tower on Piazza del Carmine. Our independent authors have visited La Torre 1 and selected this as one of our recommended guesthouses in Lucca. — Lonely Planet

Stands at the base of the hills surrounding Lucca. The rooms are charmingly rustic, and the shared lounge has a fireplace and 13th-century furniture. — DK Eyewitness

Live the life of an Lucca aristocrat at this elegant guesthouse, at home in a 16th-century palazzo on a pretty square dominated by the red-brick bell tower of Gothic-styled Chiesa di San Pietro Somaldi. — Lonely Planet

This atmospheric B&B resides in a beautiful creamy-stone palazzo built within the city walls in the 15th century... It is an accommodation option verging on irresistible. — Lonely Planet