the hotel il piccolo castello is a luxury property born in the green heart od the sienese valley, near the ancient village of monteriggioni. surrounded by four acres of park the hotel is a disclosed jewel, a first class hotel with only 46 rooms and 4 suites. funishings and objects have been made especially for the hotel by local handcrafters based on oriinal drawings of the renowned maestro agostino fantastici, an architect of the 19th century who lived in siena. great care has been taken over each and every detail both in the decor and in the services. rooms are well equipped with air conditioning, satellite tv minibar and safe. breakfast is buffet style and offers fresh and genuine products of the area. in addition to the beautiful jacuzzi swimming pool, the hotel il piccolo castello features bar, room service, fitness center, sauna, beauty center, horse back riding, tennis court and parking.

hotelyear built 1999additional property description located between siena and firenze, the best western la residenza delle badesse is the ideal place for peaceful holidays and a starting point for wonderful bike excursions through the tuscan hills. many scenic attractions are within 20 kilometers of the hotel, including san gimignano, the chianti area, mmonteriggioni, siena and montalcino. the structure with 27 mini apartments 40 square metres allows its guests to enjoy the maximum freedom and independence even if the point of welcome, is at guest disposal from 7 am to 11 am and from 4 pm to 8 pm check in 24 hours a day. family run and friendly hospitality, air conditioning and heating in all apartments and a little swimming pool large parking area, mini market, bar, restaurant trattoria, magazine shop with the most important worlds newspapers, automatic teller machine atm and wine shop. cooking lessons, guide tour with/without driver, car and bicycles to rent. private taxi charge and courtesy service in case of arrival without car on request.

a traditional tuscan stone built house dating from the 14th century, albergo casalta is situated in the picturesque elsa valley in the chianti region, 15 kilometres from siena. the quiet guestrooms are decorated in a typical rustic style with simple white fabrics wood furniture. all are equipped with minibars, televisions and telephones, and the bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. after a day exploring the chianti countryside, guests can enjoy relaxing evenings with a drink from the hotel's wine cellar by the open fire in the lounge, or watch television in the lobby. buffet breakfast is offered each morning and the hotel restaurant serves traditional tuscan dishes accompanied by wines of the chianti region. staff at the front desk can offer information on places of interest in the area, and can assist with bookings and reservations. free parking is available nearby. the region is popular for hiking and biking, and the surrounding villages offer a welcome rest. the town of monteriggioni is just five kilometres away and only slightly further afield is the historic village of colle val d'elsa. florence is 45 kilometres away and the nearest airport, also florence, is 55 kilometres from the hotel.

owned by a noble family in the middle ages, this restored 11th century embattled castle is set amidst tuscan countryside 45 kilometers away from florence. originally part of a village dating back to 1000, the hotel buildings retain many of their original characteristics. the 15 guestrooms are furnished with antique tuscany furniture; all have hydromassage baths or showers, minibars and satellite television and a breakfast service is available (surcharge). the hotel's outdoor swimming pool is set amidst the greenery of the tuscan countryside. guests can enjoy a drink on the patio or take room service on their private balcony. the hotel also has a multilingual staff, secure parking and a pool table. guests can explore the surrounding tuscan countryside by foot, on mountain bike or on horseback, following ancient trails to the 'crete' of siena the sienese clavey hills, the chianti or to one of the many thermal springs in the area. florence airport is approximately 90 minutes driving time and distance of 55 kilometers.

location. the san luigi resort is located four kilometers from the 11th century monteriggioni fortress in monteriggioni, italy. sienna is 15 kilometers from this hotel and the medieval town of san gimignano is 20 kilometers away. hotel features. set amongst the tuscan countryside, this palazzo hotel offers 20 acres of parks away from the italian city bustle. the on site restaurant, la limonaia, serves breakfasts with eggs and pastries and lunches and dinners with tuscan favorites such as veal steaks and tomato cream soup. the bar is staged on an outdoor terrace with a wide selection of italian wines. recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a garden, boasting clay tennis courts, table tennis and volleyball courts. a fireplace lounge and several terraces are located throughout the hotel. meeting rooms are also scattered across the property. guestrooms. guestrooms at the san luigi resort have unique tuscan layouts, with select units boasting terraces, kitchens or two story lofts. rooms offer cable television and internet access. minibars and safes are also included. expert tip. each night, the san luigi resort glows with hundreds of candles placed around the property and walkways.

historicalyear built 1507 year remodeled 2005additional property description relais la suvera is a living museum under the patronage of unesco. surrounded by some of the greatest artistic treasures on earth even the hotel itself is adorned with original art and antiques from the owner private collection.

the hotel villa lecchi is located at 22 km from siena andthe principal art and cultural centers of the province andchianti classico region. set amid 5 acres of private andsecluded gardens, this is the result of a carefulrefurbishment of an eighteenth century villa, once home tothe old florentine ginori family whose coat of arms stillgraces the front facade in stone. the hotel has 20 doublebedrooms in the main villa, among them 3 suites and 2junior suites, and 7 in the annexe former farm house. therestaurant situated in the adjoining gardens is ideal foralfresco meals. the hotel is run directly for the canocchifamily who owns the property and the mother cooks typicaltuscan cooking with the fresh raw products of her garden.there is a reserved parking area for guests.

the villa belvedere is a 17th century three story villa hotel with a light yellow façade, set in gardens in the tuscan countryside, 15 kilometers from siena. the 15 guestrooms feature traditional tuscan style décor with light, floral fabrics, painted wrought iron bedsteads and dark wooden furniture. all rooms have internet access, balconies with views of tuscan hills, sitting areas, televisions with satellite channels and telephones. the large outdoor pool framed by greenery and surrounded by a terrace, complete with sun loungers, where guests can take in panoramic views of san gimignano. guests can enjoy a wide range of tuscan cuisine in the restaurant, including home made pasta, white beans and vegetable pudding, enhanced by fresh herbs form the hotel's gardens. an extensive wine list is available along with olive oil and grappa produced by local farms. an outdoor patio is the setting for al fresco dining in the summer. the hotel also has a tennis court. for those guests with business needs, conference rooms and a range of secretarial services are available. nearby attractions include monteriggioni and the wine producing chianti region, which are five kilometers away. san gimignano and the historic city of siena are 15 kilometers away. the etruscan town of volterra is 25 kilometers away and florence is at a 35 kilometer distance. the nearest airport to the hotel is florence vespucci airport, which is 45 kilometers away at an approximate driving time of 60 minutes.

the albergo casafrassi is a converted tuscan farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and woods, located ten kilometres from siena and 50 kilometres from florence. the 25 guestrooms feature traditional tuscan decor with antique furnishings and wooden floors. all are air conditioned and equipped with cable television, wireless internet connections, direct dial phones, minibars, safes and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, bidets and complimentary toiletries. guests can sign up for cookery courses, wine tasting classes and tours of nearby cities. alternatively, guests can laze by the outdoor pool, practise their serve on the tennis courts or explore the scenic countryside on mountain bikes. younger guests can enjoy the onsite playground. the restaurant casafrassi is open from may to s eptember and serves tuscan specialities in a relaxed atmosphere with low level lighting, and features a garden for alfresco dining. further amenities include wireless internet access in public areas and a business centre complete with conference rooms. motorists will find complimentary parking on site. guests can explore siena, ten kilometres away, or the historic town of san gimignano, a unesco world heritage site famed for its medieval towers, which is 30 kilometres away. florence is 50 kilometres from the hotel. florence vespucci airport is 60 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of one hour. winter service: please be aware that the hotel's services are limited between the 2nd november 2007 and the 22nd march 2008. the restaurant, breakfast services, and reception will all be closed. the wireless internet and laundry service will also be unavailable.