Grand Hotel Continental
Siena, Italy
The Grand Hotel Continental is the only five-star luxury hotel in the historic centre of Siena, Italy, located only a few steps from the popular sights of Piazza del Campo, the Duomo Cathedral, the Santa Maria della Scala Museum and the Rocca Salimbeni. Built by the Chigi Pope Alexander VII, this 17th century palace houses a wine cellar that features over 500 Italian wines and champagne and the gourmet restaurant, Sapordivino, which serves delicious Tuscan cuisine. With lovely views over the rooftops of Siena, the rooms and suites are elegant and unique, some featuring frescoes or galleries. Uniting the splendours of the past with modern comforts, guests can enjoy luxurious amenities along with the latest technology. One can see why this hotel was the preferred Sienese residence for young European aristocrats, intellectuals and royalty.
Key Facts
- 51 rooms and suites
- Meetings for up to 110, cocktail receptions for up to 150
- Sapordivino wine bar and restaurant
- Ballroom
- Babysitting upon request
- Wi-Fi available in public areas
- Tennis, swimming, health and beauty treatments, golf and fitness nearby
- Palio horse race on July 2nd and August 16th every year
- Summer concerts
- Antique market every 3rd Sunday of the month
- Tours through Chianti, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Pienza and Volterra
- Visit the hotel’s Medieval wine cellar for an exclusive tasting with a personal sommelier
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