La Principessa is a 4-star hotel located at the base of the hills surrounding Lucca, claiming the most distant origins among all the villas of Lucca. It was, in fact, the home and court of Castruccio Castracani, (1281-1328) Lord and Duke of Lucca. Guests can find the discrete tranquility of a classical country residence and quality services. The hotel is entirely air conditioned and offers every comfort in its lounge with a fireplace, bar, restaurant and swimming pool set in a wonderful garden. There are 33 elegant rooms, recently renovated, all air-conditioned and equipped with a direct-dialing telephone, modem plug, SAT TV and hair dryer. The à la carte restaurant offers the best of Italian and Tuscan cuisine and a wide choice of wines. In spring and summer a snack by the pool and an open-air dinner are a delicious experience. A wide swimming pool set in a wonderful garden is open from mid May to mid September. It is well-equipped with beach umbrellas, deck chairs and tables. Free bath towels and lifeguard service are available as well. In the Annex, a great hall offers the possibility of holding meetings, conventions, business conferences and banquets, made more effective yet by excellent service and every type of equipment on request.