About Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Located on the right bank of the Arno River, the refurbished four-star Plaza Hotel Lucchesi has been welcoming visitors to Florence since 1860. It boasts a modern rooftop pool and terrace offering panoramic views of the river and Florentine rooftops.
Tastefully-decorated and air-conditioned rooms each include en suite bathroom, safe, minibar and flat-screen television. Upgrade rooms and suites boasting city views and/or balconies are available.
The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, room service, an elevator and pet-friendly policy. Parking is possible nearby.
At Plaza Hotel Lucchesi’s restaurant, regional and international dishes are on the menu for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, the restaurant offers a buffet. Guests can also relax in the lobby bar.
With the cradle of the Italian Renaissance on the doorstep, visitors can marvel at Florence’s many artistic and architectural wonders on foot. Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery are about ten minutes’ walk away along the riverside. This accommodation is also known as Plaza Hotel Lucchesi Florence, Plaza Lucchesi, Plaza Lucchesi Florence, and Plaza Lucchesi Hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Peaceful riverside location close to main sights
If you're looking for a relatively tranquil but central location within easy walking distance of the historic center of Florence, this hotel could do the trick. Reviewers generally found the quiet riverside location to be a convenient base for sightseeing on foot whilst being a bit more peaceful than some accommodation in the very center of town.
positive:
Classy rooftop pool terrace has top views
This stylish recent addition to the hotel's amenities has been well received by visitors who liked the swimming pool, terrace, bar and panoramic city views. It was a popular spot for enjoying a drink while taking in fabulous city views at sunset. However, a few guests who visited during hot weather felt shaded areas were in short supply up there.
positive:
Friendly service and popular breakfast
Reviewers generally had praise for the friendly and helpful service they received during their stays. Most visitors also commented that breakfast was good with a wide choice of options.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Reports of occasional patchy Wi-Fi
There were sporadic accounts of guests facing difficulties using the hotel's free Wi-Fi service. Issues reported included sluggish speeds, patchy signal and a convoluted login process.
negative:
Caffeine kick below par
A few visitors were unimpressed by their morning coffee at the hotel describing it as surprisingly weak, especially for Italy. Of course it can be a matter of personal taste, but there are many places to grab an espresso in Florence if you leave breakfast still craving caffeine.
negative:
Pool impractical for some visitors
Occasionally guests taking a dip in the rooftop swimming pool said they felt the layout meant non-swimmers using the adjacent bar area were a bit too close for comfort. Some guests criticized the pool for not being big enough to meet demand.