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Siena is, on the one hand, a time machine, a meticulously preserved medieval city, known for its artworks and architecture, and ever-popular with travelers of all nationalities. But people live here too; and alongside its medieval fortifications and Renaissance palazzos is a thriving boutique and cafe culture to rival any of Italy's modern cities.
Today's Grand Hotel Contintental is Siena's top luxury hotel, and the only hotel of its kind in the heart of the city, just off the pedestrian-only Piazza del Campo. The building was converted from a grand aristocratic residence, the seventeenth-century Palazzo Gori, and has been restored and refurbished — but not redesigned. All of the original details remain, the frescoes are brighter than ever, and the ballroom is as grand as it must have been three hundred years ago.
The rooms are every bit as opulent as the public spaces, each one individually designed, with frescoed or beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, and period artworks and furnishings — though modern touches like internet access and satellite TV make this a modern hotel. The restaurant, Sapordovino, is splendidly set beneath the palazzo's glass-domed courtyard, and the wine bar is a surprisingly stylish option. The only caveat, owing to the space restrictions in Siena's historic downtown — though the hotel does offer such niceties as a swimming pool and tennis courts, these are actually a short shuttle ride away, at the Grand Hotel Continental's sister property on the outskirts of town.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- Complimentary Internet Access (a value of 10 euros per day)
- One complimentary cocktail per guest (max two guests) during your stay
- 51 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 8 Guest Reviews
- Grand Hotel Continental
- Banchi Di Sopra 85
- Siena, Italy
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Adjoining rooms
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Offsite gym facilities
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
- Wine tours nearby
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8 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Abdul Kader
- Stayed August 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
location, breakfast room
What the hotel could do better:
rooms too small.
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- Kevin
- Stayed October 2010
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
the history and Old World settin
What the hotel could do better:
Service was professional, but could be warmer and friendlier. However, I also understand this is common when comparing service in US hotels to European ones.
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- Neil
- Stayed May 2009
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The location was excellent. It was in a central location within the city, which is centrally located within Tuscany. The rooms were spacious and well appointed
What the hotel could do better:
I thought the hotel lacked a little pizzazz. There was nothing discernably missing, but did fall short of my expectations.
Bottom line was the stay was very good and I was expecting excellent.
