Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione, Siena

Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione - A 17th-century palazzo hotel with frescoed ceilings, wine cellar, and Piazza del Campo proximity

Housed in a 17th-century palazzo with frescoed ceilings and cotto floors, this 5-star hotel on via Banchi di Sopra offers 51 rooms featuring marble bathrooms, antique furnishings, and views of Siena's Duomo or historic skyline. The Sapordivino restaurant serves modern Tuscan cuisine, while the Wine Cellar by Sapordivino hosts tastings in a medieval tower setting. Located 0.5 miles from Piazza del Campo and the Duomo cathedral, Grand Hotel Continental provides high-speed Wi-Fi, meeting rooms with projection equipment, and family amenities including cribs and children's menus. The Lounge Bar by Sapordivino in the Palazzo courtyard offers wine aperitifs and cocktails. Starhotels Collezione maintains original architectural features throughout the property.

Pros

The only 5-star hotel within Siena's historic center, steps from Piazza del Campo

Original 17th-century features including frescoed ceilings, cotto floors, and antique furnishings

Underground wine cellar in a medieval tower with daily tasting experiences

Family Program offers children's amenities and two children under 16 stay free

Private terraces in Deluxe View rooms overlooking the Duomo and city rooftops

Cons

The historic building lacks elevator access to some rooms

Limited on-site parking requires valet service at additional cost