Hotel Alla Corte degli Angeli (Lucca, Italy)

Set in a historic townhouse within the historic walled city centre of Lucca, Tuscany, Alla Corte Degli Angeli Maison de Charme is a charming heritage hotel offering individually decorated rooms that boast beautiful murals. Named after different flowers, the bright, air-conditioned rooms come with parquet floors, en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, flat-screen satellite TVs and minibars. Selected rooms feature extras like hot tubs, city views and beamed ceilings. Conveniences include a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout, private parking, a courtyard and laundry service. The property also has a lift and a pet-friendly policy. A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is served in the rustic dining room. Authentic Italian eateries located within five minutes’ walk include Trattoria Da Leo and Gigi Trattoria. Alla Corte Degli Angeli Maison de Charme lies eight minutes’ walk from historic Saint Martin’s Cathedral. Music lovers can visit a museum dedicated to opera composer Giacomo Puccini, who was born in the city, roughly five minutes’ walk away. The World Heritage Site Leaning Tower of Pisa is about a 20-kilometre drive away.