The Hotel Universo, which was its name before the renovation, has always been a symbol of the city as much as a hotel. Before work began, there was even an exhibition held at the Teatro del Giglio called "Grand Universe Lucca. It's always you," which showed citizens the plans for the hotel's restoration project. The exhibition not only focused on the important milestones that have made the hotel famous; it also unveiled how the hotel will look once the restoration work is completed.