Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano, Siena

Set in a restored 1314 monastery, the 5-star Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano (rated 9.6/10 on Booking.com) offers a luxurious spa, outdoor swimming pool, and Tuscan cuisine in the countryside 2 km from Siena's Piazza del Campo. Rooms are former monastic cells with minibars, and suites feature spacious living areas with views of the bell tower or gardens. Interiors designed by Renzo Mongiardino include elegant lounges with free internet points. Dining options at Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano include a restaurant specializing in local organic Tuscan dishes, a bar, and breakfast served in a historic kitchen or outdoors under a pergola. The spa provides treatments such as massages, body wraps, facials, manicures, and pedicures, plus an open-air bath. Recreational facilities include a year-round outdoor swimming pool with pool bar, tennis court, and bicycle rental. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano, featuring fresh fruits, pastries, and local specialties. Additional amenities include a chapel, gardens, picnic areas, pet-friendly services, 24-hour front desk, concierge, shuttle service to Siena, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Staff are consistently praised for exceptional service and personal attention, particularly manager Michelle.

The ground-floor lounge areas and library provide peaceful, beautifully decorated spaces for relaxation.

Complimentary welcome drinks are offered upon arrival.

The hotel's shuttle service makes it easy to reach Siena's historic center without a car.

The on-site restaurant serves outstanding Tuscan dishes with local ingredients, and the breakfast buffet is extensive.

Some rooms facing the street may experience traffic noise.

The pool is unheated and may feel cool.