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Hotel Plaza e de Russie

Viareggio, Toscana, Italy · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Hotel Plaza e de Russie

Situated in the heart of Viareggio’s seaside Art Nouveau district, Hotel Plaza e de Russie is a sophisticated 5-star design hotel affiliated with the Relais & Chateaux association. For over a century, it served as a sort of refuge for prominent figures from the worlds of culture and high society, from Rilke to Toscanini, in the glorious tradition of luxury hôtellerie. The hotel has now been completely redesigned, from the charming lobby to the trendy Michelin-starred restaurant and on to the luxurious elegance of the hotel’s 44 rooms and suites, in a masterful blend of contemporary design and cosmopolitan charm. With impeccable service that anticipates your every need, here you will…

Once an exclusive hideaway for prominent figures in high society, the completely redesigned (and newly reopened) Plaza e de Russie features a restaurant helmed by the talented Michelin-starred Chef Luca Landi, plus 44 revamped rooms and suites decked out in plush fabrics, geometric patterns, and designer Italian details — in addition to a fully stocked mini-bar. Don’t miss a chance for a sommelier-led tour of a nearby winery for tastings of renowned reds and whites paired with local Tuscan cheeses.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Buffet breakfast for up to guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • Complimentary lunch or dinner for two people/room, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities (minimum 3-courses & value of $100 USD)
  • Special welcome made in chocolate from our Chef Local traditional gift
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Head to the Michelin-starred restaurant Lunasia, where delicious Mediterranean cuisine awaits you, as do the best views of the Liberty Promenade.

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WherePiazza D'Azeglio, 1, Viareggio, Toscana, Italy
CategoryBeach Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms44
Room types7
Nearest airportGalileo Galilei Airport (PSA) · 14 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleSophisticated
Known forBeach, Local Immersion, Seclusion

Rooms and suites

  • Penthouse Sud — The hotel’s two penthouse suites are the epitome of luxury, privacy and comfort. Stunning private terraces span the entire suite, and full-length French doors…
  • Penthouse Nord — The hotel’s two penthouse suites are the epitome of luxury, privacy and comfort. Stunning private terraces span the entire suite, and full-length French doors…
  • Suite — Experience intimate, rewarding luxury in the hotel’s Suites, softly lit oases of relaxation exalted by tasteful design and upscale details that exalt the sort…
  • Family Suite — Set in a bi-level, two-bath apartment with living area below and bedroom above, the independent yet communicating spaces of the Family Suites provide generous…
  • Junior Suite — Our Junior Suites embody a perfect synthesis of the design and attention to detail that characterize Hotel Plaza e de Russie’s new look. Ample, welcoming…
  • Superior rooms — The hotel’s Superior rooms have been redesigned to immerse you in a world of style, elegance and originality. Spacious, bright and welcoming, and with a…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Mini Bar · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers

What advisors say

100% of the 4 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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