HistoryThe 1540 square, rising in the area where you can stop with good probability
in following recent archaeological findings, was the site of the Marchese Palace
when, in the centuries prior to 1000, Lucca was the capital of the Marquis of
Tuscany.
Successively, the zone was destined to the hospital of San Luca, founded by the
Court of Mercanti in 1262. This era was present of 11 of these so-good called
hospitals in the town, reserved to welcome merchants and wayfarers.
Nevertheless, this in particular drew great trust, as they were directly
administered by the Merchants Court.
The grand complex was divided into two sections: one part reserved for men that
dwelled between the crossroads and the medieval walls, and the other dedicated
to the welcome of women, opposite the Santa Giustina monastery (current Registry
Office).
Close to the lodgings, were artisan businesses such as barbers, craftsman,
bakers and tailors.
Annexed to the building there was also a church, demolished at the start of the
20th Century; this was officiated by the Curia, but the access of the clergy was
subordinated by permission from the Merchants Court.
Thanks to the attentive restoration work and to the creation of the San Luca
Palace, the Palace returns today to its ancient vocation of hospitality.
The hotel situated inside the walls of Lucca in the town centre, is a
brief distance from the shopping district and train station, is devoid of
restaurants and the formula of hotel's offer, is a hotel, with bed and
breakfast.
Every morning the "Nottolini" breakfast room is prepared with a rich
buffet of fragrant brioches, assortment of cereals, cheeses, fruit juice,
selection of meats, scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh and cooked fruit, sweet and
savoury cakes.
Besides which, guaranteed service of small breakfast in your room and snacks by
room service.
The Puccini bar lounge is an area where you can talk and relax sipping a
drink or cocktail in an elegant atmosphere listening to soft music.
