Antica Residenza del Gallo is a hotel in San Michele, Lucca, with spacious rooms featuring high ceilings in the historic centre.
The accommodation ranges from a 25 m² Double Room for up to three people to a 35 m² Suite and a 50 m² Deluxe Suite, each with capacity for four. Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and views of the city or inner courtyard. The suites add a separate bedroom and living room, with seating and dining areas; the Deluxe Suite also has a fireplace.
Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and luggage storage is provided. The hotel operates self-check-in only, with a hotline available 24 hours a day. Its mix of a double room and larger suite layouts suits couples, families and small groups looking for accommodation within Lucca's historic centre. There is no parking at the property, so plan for arrival on foot or arrange parking elsewhere before travelling by car.
The accommodation comprises a Double Room, a Suite and a larger Deluxe Suite. All three options include air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine, with views of the city or inner courtyard. The Double Room measures 25 m² and sleeps up to three people. At 35 m², the Suite has more space and accommodates four, while the 50 m² Deluxe Suite is the largest choice and also sleeps four.
Both suites have a separate bedroom and living room, creating a distinct area for relaxing beyond the sleeping space. The Suite includes a seating area and dining area; the Deluxe Suite has these features as well as a fireplace. The Double Room is a single-room layout, while the two suites offer separate living space and additional beds. These differences make the room size, capacity and layout the main points to consider when choosing between them.
At 25 m², the Double Room is the smallest option and accommodates up to three people. It has a private entrance, air conditioning and views of the city or inner courtyard. Inside, a wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities accompany a private bathroom with a shower and bidet.
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The 35 m² Suite accommodates up to four people and separates the bedroom from a living room. A sofa bed provides the additional sleeping space, while the living area has a seating area and dining area. City or inner courtyard views, tiled floors and a private entrance distinguish this layout from the Double Room.
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At 50 m², the Deluxe Suite is the largest accommodation, with a separate bedroom and living room for up to four people. It includes two sofa beds, a seating area and a dining area. A fireplace is its distinctive feature, alongside city or inner courtyard views and tiled floors.
See pricesRoom facilities include air conditioning, heating, a private bathroom, a shower, a bidet, free toiletries, towels, linen and a hairdryer. City and inner courtyard views are available, and rooms also have a wardrobe, desk, refrigerator, electric kettle and coffee machine. Flat-screen televisions and free WiFi are provided, with the WiFi available in the rooms.
The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms, as well as soundproof rooms and a private entrance. Guests can use luggage storage and private check-in and check-out, with express check-in and check-out also available. There is no parking at the property. Tea and coffee facilities complement the room amenities, while the suites add separate living areas and the Deluxe Suite has a fireplace.
San Michele places Antica Residenza del Gallo on Via del Gallo, within Lucca's historic centre and inside the city walls. The surrounding streets link small squares, churches and civic buildings. Chiesa Santi Giovanni e Reparata is 50 m away, San Martino Cathedral is 150 m away, and Piazza Napoleone is 200 m away. Teatro del Giglio, a theatre close to the central squares, is also 200 m from the hotel. Reviewers describe the street as calm, and praise the hotel’s position within the walled centre.
Lucca Train Station is 450 m away, making the final stretch manageable on foot for rail arrivals. The hotel uses self-check-in only, and its hotline is available 24 hours a day; follow the arrival instructions to access the accommodation. There is no parking at the property. As the hotel is inside the walls, drivers should send their number plate to the property before arrival and wait for confirmation before entering a gate.
For nearby visits, Torre Civica delle Ore is 200 m away, while Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini and Palazzo Ducale are each 300 m away. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 400 m from the hotel. The Puccini museum offers a visit centred on the composer’s life, while Palazzo Ducale provides a historic civic building to explore. These sights can be reached on foot from San Michele, alongside the churches and cathedral close to Via del Gallo.
Guests frequently praise the central setting inside Lucca's walls, along with spotless rooms, well-maintained bathrooms, spacious interiors and high ceilings. The street is also described as peaceful. Some guests find remote communication efficient but impersonal because check-in is self-service.
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Lucca Train Station is 450 m from Antica Residenza del Gallo, and you can cover the final stretch on foot. The hotel uses self-check-in only, with a 24-hour hotline for assistance with arrival. There is no parking at the property. If you are driving, send your number plate to the hotel before arrival and wait for confirmation before entering a gate into the walled centre.
Antica Residenza del Gallo is close to Chiesa Santi Giovanni e Reparata (50 m), San Martino Cathedral (150 m), Torre Civica delle Ore (200 m), Museo-casa natale di Giacomo Puccini (300 m) and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro (400 m). The hotel is on Via del Gallo in San Michele, within Lucca's historic walls, so these central sights are reachable on foot.
Antica Residenza del Gallo has a Double Room, a Suite and a Deluxe Suite. The Double Room accommodates up to three people; both suites sleep up to four and have a separate bedroom and living room. The 50 m² Deluxe Suite also has a fireplace.
Antica Residenza del Gallo provides free WiFi in the rooms. Room facilities also include a desk, and Internet services are available at the property.
Antica Residenza del Gallo uses self-check-in only, with a hotline available 24 hours a day. Check-in is available from 15:00 to 23:30, and guests should follow the property's arrival instructions to access their accommodation.
Guests under 18 can check in at Antica Residenza del Gallo only when accompanied by a parent or official guardian. The property uses self-check-in, and a 24-hour hotline is available for assistance.