We were looking forward to our stay at Villa Scacciapensieri and the actual hotel itself was very attractive. On arrival however the gentleman on reception did not make us feel particularly welcome. His entire demeanor was one of superiority and we had the distinct impression that he did not like us. Our room was very pleasing aesthetically but we were... More

Had a very early flight was able to walk over check my bags and go back for a quick breakfast and cup of tea. So much better then getting up at 4:00 am and driving 1 1/2 hours to the airport, went up the night before and just relaxed. 100.00 pound for the room is a bit much as it... More

We spent three nights here in April with our two children (with whom we shared a suite) and my parents in law. It's a lovely hotel. Many I'm sure would say it needed updating but I think the old-fashioned interior was charming, even if the bow-tied waiting staff might have been a bit over the top! The staff were very... More

My wife and I stayed here and were generally pleased with the Villa. Unfortunately our first room overlooked a busy road and the traffic at 7 woke us both up. The front desk arranged a second room and it was much better. Try and stay in the main Villa or at least away from the main road. The rooms were... More

A couple of months ago my sister and I stayed for a couple of nights in Siena in a hotel called Villa Scacciapensieri. It was late in October but the weather was still fine and we still had lots of sunshine. This villa offers everything that you may expect from a modern hotel in an old Tuscan villa: stylishly furnished... More

My wife and I are a mature couple who have traveled widely. We spent 5 nights in a delightful, spacious double room in the Villa itself. As you lay in bed the marvelous decorated ceiling gave your the feeling that you were a guest in a fine Sienese palace. The staff were as gracious and, so to speak, at your... More

This is an excellent establishment which has become a bit dozy, maybe it was the end of a long hot summer-"oh no not another paying guest." It was our second visit and the contrast could not have been more extreme. Indifferent front desk, lack of service staff and a gardner who felt it was necessary to loudly announce his arrival... More

I stayed at the Villa Scacciapensieri with may family (incl 3 children) in August. We all loved it. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The plumbing was a littler quirky but it is beautifully clean and it would be crime to "upgrade" such fine old fittings. The pool was well used by the children after sightseeing in Siena although the... More

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights, and it was the perfect hotel. Sat on a hill top just outside of Siena, we had a lovely time here. Our room was cosy, with a little living room and set on a duplex floor. The view from the room was beautiful. Room service was very good, as when we asked... More