Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione
Siena · Italy
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Character and identity
Set inside the 16th century Palazzo Gori Pannilini, steps from Piazza del Campo, this 51-room property is Siena's most overtly grand address. The architecture does much of the talking: marble, vaulted ceilings, frescoes, gilded bed frames. Rooms are individually decorated in heavy patterned fabrics and floor-length drapes, with antique oils and Chesterfield chairs in the common spaces. A bright ground-floor courtyard lounge bar pairs with a more atmospheric subterranean wine bar and a formal restaurant. Service runs old-school and slightly ceremonious, calibrated to a guest who expects polish without contemporary informality.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and culturally minded travellers who want palazzo-grade interiors, historic atmosphere, and a central Siena address that puts the Campo, Corso Senese boutiques, and Pasticceria Nannini within a short walk. Ideal if you value frescoes, fabrics, and formal attention over minimalism or buzz.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone after contemporary design, tech-forward rooms (keyless entry and gadgetry are not the point here), or a relaxed, casual service register. Families looking for kids' programming, or travellers wanting a resort with spa and pool, will be better served outside the city walls.
Bottom line
The case for booking comes down to setting: a genuine Renaissance palazzo, meticulously preserved, on Siena's main shopping street and a minute from Piazza del Campo. If that's what you're paying for, nothing else in town matches it. Splurge on a room with a city-centre view, and consider shoulder season when Siena's crowds thin but the restaurants stay open.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Kid-friendly
- Front desk
- Full service laundry
