Located in the heart of the Contrada della Torre, just 200 metres from Piazza del Campo, this recently-renovated hotel blends modern comforts with traditional Gothic Medieval architecture.
For centuries, the internationally renowned Palio (horse race) has taken place in the Piazza del Campo. Preparations for this famous tradition take place throughout the year. The race itself occurs on 2 July and again on 16 August, when 10 of the 17 Contrade, with all their followers and supporters, give their all to win the crown. By car:
From the south:
Take the A1 motorway.
Exit at Valdichiana.
Follow the road in the direction of Siena.
Arriving at Porta Romana, go straight on Via Roma, passing through the electronic gate.
Keep straight on Via Pantaneto until the first little square called Logge del Papa, here turn left and take Via del Porrione.
Keep straight on for other 250 metres until you find another little square on Via di San Martino.
Stop the car here.
Walk fro 15 metres to number 14, where the hotel is found.
From the north –
Take the A1 motorway.
Exit at Firenze Certosa.
Then, as above.
(From both toll gates the city is connected by a dual carriageway).
By public transport:
From Siena FS station, catch the number 3 bus.
By air:
Florence - Amerigo Vespucci Airport
Pisa - Galileo Galilei Airport.
From both airports you can catch the train or a bus to the hotel.
