Casa Diocesana di Lucca

The folks who run the place are pleasant, however the place is unfit for very hot summer days because it does not have HVAC or ventilation. They are honest in their description of the facility, but with no bug screens and scorching temperatures, not a place were to rest after a long journey. They were kind enough to help us find another place in nearby Lucca though. They even offered an unquantified future discount on a new direct booking. I asked how much, but they would not say. A little bit off the beaten path with missing signage toward the very end. Simple, but surely restful during the cooler months. Slightly shabby, but that adds to the charm. There was a loose dog on the premises, so if you are traveling with a dog pay attention. Unpaved parking. I cannot tell you much about the rooms because, even if prepaid and not refundable, we went to a better hotel in Lucca. They can use the money to improve the property and feed ***********. Who knows, you might be luckier or, as some reviewer said, may end up in the room above the boiler and have a sleepless night. Traveling in Italy is always an adventure! I hope that, in the future, the owners will outfit at least some of the rooms with HVAC because the setting is very nice.