This hotel was awesome and sat on very beautiful property.The rooms were amazing,but have u ever heard the saying one person can make an entire resort... well, with this hotel sadly the front desk men were very rude and not helpful at all i think that if this hotel would would get new desk men it would be perfect.

We stayed here for just one night whilst touring Tuscany in our own car, and cannot wait to return. It is a slice of history, and like another reviewer said just like "Remains of the Day". The rooms are exquisite, like staying in a luxury villa, and everything is clean, tidy and of real quality. Yes, some of the outside is a little faded, but for us this only adds to the charm of the place. It is located in its own large grounds with plenty of free parking, which is a major plus point in Siena. We heard no noise from any road, nor any fumes of any sort! It is a good walk into the centre, or you can take the bus from just outside, and then a taxi back as we did. It really is the perfect place for seeing Siena, and they even opened the bar when we returned, so we enjoyed a bottle late at night out in the grounds. This is very special, but keep it quiet or everyone will be going there!

stunning old-world guesthouse - recent tasteful renovations with marble staircases and bathrooms, enormous windows with wide sills reaching out to tuscany. gorgeus italian hostess - patrizia (lives on site) extremely helpful with tourist trips and local information. delicious home-cooked breakfast set in an elegant dining room with beautiful garden views.
A wonderful Italian experience in a great location.

Wow. With no reservation for accommodation in Siena, we arrived at dusk with no map, and no idea which direction to go in. Both of us were exhausted, and after driving thru chaotic traffic, my sister remembered seeing a sign as we were heading into Siena. It turned out to be the best part of our journey.

The hotel had just reopened at the end of March for the 2009 tourist season. This is a beautiful hotel that was once a private residence. The main building serves as the hotel, and a smaller home has been renovated for a spectacular restaurant. We were greeted by Francesco, who in another time, would have been Anthony Hopkin's butler in "Remains of the Day". Fluent in English, he welcomed us to this magnificent hotel.

The hotel is located approx. 10 minutes from the center of Siena, however it has free parking. Rooms are large and nicely decorated. Big 5 piece bathroom, bed is very comfortable, and the room extremely quiet.

We chose to dine at the restaurant and had the wonderful experience of meeting Enis, whose husband is the chef. A small but well rounded menu. Only disappointment was not being able to order a glass of wine - full bottle service only. The food was beautifully prepared, with each dish was cooked to perfection. The steak is a specialty of Tuscany, and is prepared medium rare. When I questioned this, Enis waylaid my concerns, and presented a piece of beef that could be cut with a fork. Delicious.

The cost of the room was Euro 130/night, and included a lovely breakfast. Eggs and bacon could be ordered, and the selection in the breakfast room included juices, cereals, yoghurt, sweet buns.