- 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
Free Night Offer
1 Free night for stays of 5 nights completed between 13 September - 31 October 2020.
Based on 47 traveller reviews
70% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
32
Very Good
11
Average
0
Poor
2
Terrible
2
Reviews
“ 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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“ Attention to Details
1957LeeLee, Florence, Italy
Jan 31 2020
From the moment we walked in the door they covered our every need. After we checked in they offered us a cool drink of our choice as a gift, and then we went up to our room which was delightful. We...
From the moment we walked in the door they covered our every need. After we checked in they offered us a cool drink of our choice as a gift, and then we went up to our room which was delightful. We picked this Hotel on one of the Internet searches and it was a last minute choice. We change directions mid trip, so we weren???t sure where we were staying. This hotel is very modern looking, it really wasn???t our original decor choice, but everything has been five-star. The only thing I would recommend is getting a higher floor because it is on a corner of a busy street. I am sure if we had asked they would???ve happily moved us, but as we are on a moving trip and decided to stay put and wear earplugs. Price quality this was outstanding.
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“ Very disappointing service at 5* hotel and 5* crime story
MMG_AG,
Jan 07 2020
We booked a junior suite to stay during the New Year 2020. When we arrived on 31st December we have been welcomed unfortunately with many no`s;
-we like to participate on the New Year Dinner proposed...
We booked a junior suite to stay during the New Year 2020. When we arrived on 31st December we have been welcomed unfortunately with many no`s;
-we like to participate on the New Year Dinner proposed by the hotel. We have been told there is no any place available. It was very shame that we did not receive any useful alternatives
-We checked the room service. However we have been told there is no any room service available. In case we need something we have to go to shopping area and buy things by ourselves.
-We like to park our car on hotel garage, We have been told by the employee at the reception desk they will park our car
Next day the hotel employee informed us there is a bad news for us, he and the hotel manager showed us our car front of the hotel with a heavily damaged window, He explained that the car was parked on a public area and one of the hotel employee found the damaged car when she was walking to the hotel. After absorbing the bad news we identified that some items were stolen from the car. We questioned how a 5* hotel valet parking service parking a car on unsecured public area knowing it can be burglarized. This was confirmed by the hotel manager!
Following three days we have to deal with the police department to file the damage and missing items, where we received excellent support.. searching for a car service station to replace the damaged glass and clean the mess in the car.
Because of the unprofessional service at the 5* hotel we were not able to enjoy our new year vacation!
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“ Longer stay than expected!
Sightseer722615,
Oct 15 2019
Long story but I had to take my wife to the hospital in Viareggio and instead of a one day stay we???ve now been here for 3 days and counting! Couldn???t ask for a better place to have to be than here...
Long story but I had to take my wife to the hospital in Viareggio and instead of a one day stay we???ve now been here for 3 days and counting! Couldn???t ask for a better place to have to be than here! Staff is super friendly and, believe me, we have used ALL of them...front desk, maids and dining room staff. They just tell us to stay as long as you need to to get my wife back up and able to move about. 5 stars, for sure! This is a different style Relais than we???re used to...very contemporary...but very comfortable and a great location.
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