Hotel Albergo Villa Marta (Lucca, Italy)

Hotel Albergo Villa Marta captures Tuscan living perfectly, with an 18th-century villa setting and expansive landscaped gardens. This upscale property consists of 15 elegant rooms and an annexed suite with a private terrace and hot tub. Decorated in an Italian fashion, the colourful rooms also come with modern features such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe. Some units also have unique details like wood-beamed ceilings and four-poster beds. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, day spa, and bike-rental services. Two spacious car parks are located on site. Regional transfers may be arranged upon request. A breakfast buffet is served daily, while light lunches and extravagant dinners are available at the hotel's own Botton D'Oro Restaurant, which specialises in traditional Italian cuisine. Hotel Albergo Villa Marta is located a 15-minute drive from the Lucca city centre, home to iconic sights such as the 11th-century St Martin Cathedral, National Art Museum, and the Puccini Museum, which is also the composer's birthplace.