Restored hunting lodge
The former hunting lodge runs as an intimate country house, looking out to olive groves and the slopes of the Monti Pisani.
What it’s good at
Notable
A consecrated family chapel reimagined into a freestanding suite with starry frescoes.
Notable
An eighteenth-century Scatena family estate with converging staircases leading to the piano nobile.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Lucca's Renaissance walls are a ten-minute drive north. Country paths run directly from the gate into the surrounding hills.
The rooms
Rooms across the villa have terracotta floors and exposed timber beams, looking out over the surrounding park and olive trees.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The unheated pool sits on the garden lawn beside a shaded pergola, looking out toward the Tuscan hills.
At the table
The glass conservatory dining room looks out across the gardens, serving regional Tuscan cooking and evening aperitifs.
How it began
The villa takes its name from Mrs. Marta, the last private resident to live on the estate before it became a hotel.
Lucca
More like this
Palazzo Dipinto
“Restored medieval palazzo”
Hotel Villa Casanova Lucca
“Restored Tuscan manor”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.