The Grand Hotel Continental, which opened in February 2002, is the
first 5 star deluxe hotel in Siena city centre.
A faithful restoration, of the 17th century palace designed by the Baroque
architect Giovanni Fontana, has not only given the hotel back to its original
architectural features, but has also brought to light old decorations and
magnificent frescoes from the 15th century and ornamental motifs from the 1800.
HistoryPope Alexander VII had Palazzo Gori Pannilini built in the 17th
century, probably to plans by the architect Carlo Fontana, for his niece
Olimpia on the occasion of her marriage to Giulio de’ Gori. The 16th-century
villa once owned by this nobleman’s family as their country residence now
houses the Park Hotel Siena, again belonging to the Royal Demeure chain.
The palazzo was converted early in the 20th century into an elegant hotel called
the Continental, whose guests included the most celebrated figures of the
period, but closed down in the 1990s. A plaque commemorates the visit paid by
Queen Margaret of Savoy in 1904, accompanied by Prince Thomas, the Duke
of Genoa, and all the court, on the occasion of an exhibition of early
Sienese art; these days George Clooney, Misha Burton, Dino De Laurentiis choose
the Grand Hotel Continental.
The Grand Hotel Continental is located in the heart of Siena, a few
steps from Piazza del Campo and the Duomo, in front of the Rocca Salimbeni, in
the city pedestrian shopping area.
Distances:
- Amerigo Vespucci - Peretola – Florence: 65 Km
- Galileo Galilei - Pisa: 105 Km
- Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino – Rome: 250 Km
Grand Hotel Continental also features the Sapordivino Wine Bar &
Restaurant serving Tuscan Cuisine, salamis and cheeses of the region and a
large selection of Italian and International wines. The Bar is a sophisticated
wine bar surrounded by ample seating to enjoy drinks pre and after dinner and
light snacks. The wine cellar in the subterranean vaulted basement is an
unforgettable experience.
A sumptuous buffet is served at breakfast each morning offering a vast
array of fruits, cereals, cheeses, and home made pastries as well as breakfast
cooked to order.
Hotels Amenities:
- 24-hours In-Room Service
- Baby sitting service available
- Daily laundry
- Car rental
- Hotel/airport transfer
- 24-hours Concierge services
- Local airline ticketing service
- Pressing service
- Excursions, theatre and museums
- Non-smoking rooms
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- Garage service
The 51 rooms and suite are unique and all offer the services and
comforts of a top level hotel.
Rooms and suites painstakingly restored and furbished with elegance and
refinement are once again at the disposal of the most demanding visitors.
Classic Single use
15 square metres, french size bed, marble travertino bathroom, armchairs,
luxurious fabrics, writing desk, A/C, CD player, Pay TV, safe deposit box
Classic Double
25 square metres, double or twin beds, marble travertino bathroom, armchairs,
luxurious fabrics, writing desk, A/C, CD player, Pay TV, safe deposit box
Superior Double
30 squares metres, double or twin beds, marble travertino bathroom, armchairs,
luxurious fabrics, writing desk, A/C, CD player, Pay TV, safe deposit box
Double Deluxe
37 square metres, king or twin beds, marble travertino bathroom, luxurious
fabrics, antiques, spacious and feature gracious decorations such as exposed
beam ceilings or even wall paintings, armchairs, writing desk, A/C, CD player,
Pay TV, safe deposit box
Junior Suite Nobel Floor
50 square metres, King or twin beds, high ceiling, decorated with frescoes,
marble travertino bathroom, luxurious fabrics, antiques, writing desk, large
mirrors, A/C, CD player, Pay TV, safe deposit box
Deluxe Junior Suite
60 square metres, king or twin beds, studio area on a loft level and decorated
with frescoes, marble travertino bathroom, precious vases, luxurious fabrics,
antiques, A/C, CD player, Pay TV, safe deposit box
San Cristoforo Suite
65 square metres, king or twin beds, separate sitting room and decorated with
frescoes, marble travertino bathroom, precious vases, luxurious fabrics,
antiques, A/C, CD player, Pay TV, safe deposit box
Altana Suite
65 square metres, king or twin beds, studio area on a loft level and decorated
with frescoes, marble travertino bathroom, precious vases, luxurious fabrics,
antiques, A/C, CD player, Pay TV, safe deposit box
Rooms Amenities:
- Twice daily maid service
- Personal in-room safe
- Convenient dual line telephone system with computer facsimile/internet
connection capabilities.
- Air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Cotton towels, bathrobes and crisp bed linen
- Hairdryer
- Full stereo system
- DVD (Suites only)
- VCR (Suites only)
- Down pillows
- Non-allergic foam pillows available
- Cotton slippers
