Hotel Ilaria & Residenza dell'Alba

The family-friendly city hotel is located in the city centre of Lucca, just inside the city walls. The conference hotel is alongside the famous canal on the historic Via del Fosso road, and next to Villa Bottini and its beautiful gardens. Guests will find the cathedral, amphitheatre, tower and basilica around 3 minutes from the hotel using public transport. There are numerous shops within 5 minutes' walk, restaurants just a 2-minute walk away, and the train station is 700 metres away. The city of Florence is approximately an hour's drive from conference hotel and the beach in Viareggio is around 25 km away. Pisa-Galileo Galilei airport is roughly 30 km from the hotel and Florence-Peretola airport is around 80 km away.

Guests have a choice of 41 non-smoking rooms located in two 3-storey buildings with lifts. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and drinks machine. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, 24-hour room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine, projector and photocopier is available.

Air conditioning, individually adjustable heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

A few lengths of the pool are good for the body, mind and soul, and the hydrojets of the hot tub will soothe any tired muscles. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols is available. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, a gym, a spa, hydrotherapy treatments, a solarium and hiking or, for a fee, massage treatments. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children.

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a breakfast room and a bar. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A generous breakfast buffet and lunch offer culinary delights every day. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.