- Michelin starred restuarant
- Situated in a prime position on Viareggio's promenade
Built in 1871, the prestigious Hotel Plaza e de Russie was Viareggio's first hotel and enjoys one of the best locations on the resort's famous promenade, separated from the sea by a road and surrounded by chic cafés and boutiques. Its elegant public rooms are adorned with magnificent chandeliers and antique furniture whilst the guest rooms are individually furnished in a traditional style with fine marble bathrooms and parquet flooring. The hotel's Michelin starred restaurant Lunasia offers typical Mediterranean cuisine.
The hotel has 51 rooms (official rating 5 star). Citalia does not accept children at this hotel, however this is not an adult-only property.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Lunasia
Included With:Bed & Breakfast, Half Board
Dress Code:Dress code is smart casual, gentlemen are required to wear long trousers in the evening.
Open 7am - 10.30am, 12.30pm - 2pm and 7.30pm - 10pm
The Michelin starred Lunasia restaurant offers views of the promenade whilst experiencing local food and wine. The typically Mediterranean and gourmet cuisine is based on seafood dishes with local seasonal ingredients.
American Bar
Open 11am - midnight.
Beach & Pools
Beach Club Opposite The Hotel
Located opposite the hotel, charges apply for rental of deckchairs, umbrellas, sunbeds and beach tents (payable locally). Beach towels are available for €3 per towel.
Wifi & Parking
Wifi and Parking
Stay connected with the wifi free of charge.
Payable locally, approx. €20 per day and to be booked in advance.
About the location
Holidays to Viareggio are perfect for those looking to combine a beach holiday with a cultural adventure. Golden beaches meet Art Déco architecture in one of the best known Tuscan beach resorts. Touring the surrounding areas, you’ll come face to face with Pisa, home of the famous leaning tower, and the medieval town of Lucca, where you can immerse yourself in Italian history.
Viareggio was once the go to destination for Italy’s rich and famous. The composer Puccini lived here in the early 1900s and the villa he built now houses a museum dedicated to his life and music. Nowadays, Viareggio attracts a wide range of holidaymakers. As dusk approaches, many tourists join the locals on their passeggiata, or evening walk along the seafront promenade. Here, families and friends come together and socialise, sometimes sharing a glass of wine or a gelato along the way.
Transfer time
The hotel is 30 minutes from Pisa airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Superior Room
Max 2 adults
Superior rooms are located on the first 3 floors of the hotel and have a view of the internal courtyard or the Piazza D'Azeglio. They have been completed renovated in contemporary style.
20m²
Junior Suite
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Junior Suites are located on the first 3 floors of the hotel and have a view of the internal courtyard. They can accommodate up to four adults.
32m²
Suite Front Sea View
Max 3 adults
Suite Front Sea view rooms overlook the Art Nouveau promenade and can accommodate up to 4 adults. They have been completely renovated in a contemporary style.
38m²
Superior Balcony
Max 2 adults
Superior rooms with balcony are located on the 1st and 2nd floor of the hotel and overlook Piazza D'Azeglio. They have been completely renovated in a contemporary style and can sleep up to 2 adults.
20m²
Superior Sea View
Max 2 adults
Superior front sea view rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor and overlook the wonderful Art Nouveau Promenade and sea. They can sleep up to 2 adults.
20m²
Deluxe Room Balcony
Max 3 adults
The Deluxe rooms with balcony are located on the 1st and 2nd floor and have a view of Piazza D'Azeglio. They can sleep up to three adults.
28m²
Deluxe Room
Max 3 adults
Deluxe rooms are located on the first 3 floors of the hotel and have a view of the internal courtyard or Piazza D'Azeglio. They can sleep up to three adults.
28m²
Based on 68 traveller reviews
70% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
41
Very Good
15
Average
6
Poor
4
Terrible
2
Reviews
“ Classic hotel, renovated well
LosT_LM, Herrliberg, Switzerland
Dec 05 2021
We had some teething issues with the room but that was finally resolved. The hotel is nice, renovated it seels in a way where the old rooms have been panelled to allow a full but reasonably-priced...
We had some teething issues with the room but that was finally resolved. The hotel is nice, renovated it seels in a way where the old rooms have been panelled to allow a full but reasonably-priced way to bring new features to them. Very nice :)
The highlight is the lady at breakfast who barked in a friendly way at our dog every morning. Funny indeed :)
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“ A bright and airy escape from this busy coastal town
FergieBrussels, Brussels, Belgium
Aug 19 2021
A light and bright hotel which enjoys great views on the busy promenade from the lounge area and restaurant.
Service is good and staff are very welcoming.
The restaurant is small and intimate and...
A light and bright hotel which enjoys great views on the busy promenade from the lounge area and restaurant.
Service is good and staff are very welcoming.
The restaurant is small and intimate and has certainly earned its Michelin star. The cuisine is experimental but at the same time familiar enough to tantalise the tastebuds. A real delight.
Viareggio is a busy destination for locals and tourists alike, so the sound on the streets for anyone who might be a light sleeper taking a room on one of the lower floors might prove problematic.
The hotel rents out bicycles. A great way to visit the different towns across the coast (e.g. Forte dei Marmi). We loved it, and it made us almost feel a local.
Plaza e de Russie is a serene oasis within a busy small city - ideal for anyone wanting to enjoy beach life, but happy to return to a comfortable retreat at the end of the day.
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“ Relaxing week
Kaiwa_Hanae, Chene-Bougeries, Switzerland
Oct 24 2020
Very enjoyable stay in Viareggio.
Close to many restaurant, boutiques and mostly important the sea and the beach of course. Great View On beach strip and on the sea from room... thanks for this nice...
Very enjoyable stay in Viareggio.
Close to many restaurant, boutiques and mostly important the sea and the beach of course. Great View On beach strip and on the sea from room... thanks for this nice experience.
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“ BROKEN AIR CON OR PRE SET TOO HIGH
casciarotto,
Aug 09 2020
the hotel has said that I???m lying and the air con was working but I have pictures to prove that although set to max level the temp actually went from 24.9 to 25.4 while outside temp was 22 degrees...
the hotel has said that I???m lying and the air con was working but I have pictures to prove that although set to max level the temp actually went from 24.9 to 25.4 while outside temp was 22 degrees. Hotel told me they would fix it but never got back to me at all until i complained the next morning. They admitted that it gets pre set but couldn???t offer me any compensation other Than free parking. Apparently a 10 euro car park voucher is enough compensation for a room that I paid nearly ??600 for. Pics were taken from 10pm until around 2am. Didn???t sleep all night and ruined entire next day as too tired to do anything
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“ Little gem well worth a winter weekend!
ToulouseJake,
Feb 20 2020
Great hotel facing the sea - lovely rooms and really helpful staff. The hotel has just been renovated, so the room and communal areas were all in excellent condition. Really well placed for parking...
Great hotel facing the sea - lovely rooms and really helpful staff. The hotel has just been renovated, so the room and communal areas were all in excellent condition. Really well placed for parking and for some nice walks to explore the town/port/beach and to find nice bars and restaurants in the evening.
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