HistoryThe origins of this marvellous hotel can be traced back to the
13th century,
thanks to the discovery of walls uncovered inside the hotel, which are
still visible. However, the first certain documentation dates back to
1556.
Its name finds its match in pre-existing stone founts used for
the gathering of spring water.
These
founts were rebuilt and enlarged during the first half of the 19th
century utilizing the medieval building materials, for example, the
bricks, which form the fine decorative element of the friezes.
This area, which in ancient times saw rural Etruscan
settlings, was successively occupied by the Romans and then, in the
Early Middle Ages, inhabited by the Long bard population.
During the centuries, the Fontanelle
territory has seen the comings and goings of various owners, until it
became a simple working farmhouse. In 1999, the restoration to
transform Fontanelle into a
luxury hotel begun.
Hotel Le Fontanelle is a
small and prestigious 5 Stars Hotel
realized in one of the most uncontaminated country estate, in the
hearth of the panoramic Chianti Classic
area.
Points of interest
Siena
"CorMagisTibiSiena
Pandit", meaning “Siena opens its heart to you wider than this gate”. A
magical city with an air of antique and indescribable mystery that
pervades the streets.
The past meets with the magnificent landscapes of the
present. Famous for her horses race: The Palio, in his Piazza del Campo.
Florence
The city of art and culture, cradle of the Renaissance, the
homeland of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello.
- In the Restaurant, La Colonna,
the passion for culinary art is particularly strong, the cuisine
enhances the flavor and the tradition not only of seasonal dishes, but
also of the traditional Italian menu.
Every recipe proposed by the chef of the
restaurant, is created with taste,
creativity and elegance.
- There is also an open-air Restaurant too, L’OrtodelleMonache.
Tasting of various produce, grilled fish and meat,
light lunches made up of fresh, genuine produce.
All enhanced by the flavor and aroma of our land.
- From the Belvedere Terrace,
you can see in the distance the wine road snakes through the half
cultivated, half wild countryside.
From here, one can admire magical surrounds in the
cool of the summer evenings during an unforgettable dinner served in an
elegant yet friendly atmosphere.
For the guests, there is an excellent Wine List
and a carefully chosen Selection of Fine Spirits.
Further more, the guests can taste the Chianti
Classic wine DOCG and olive oil from the hotel's
own production available also in the Wine Shop.
Relax Corner
The free use of the costumers pay TV, indoor parking, and fitness
centre facilities:
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Whirlpool
- Gym
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor heated pool
- Free wireless internet connection
- Daily favourite newspaper
- Visit of the Botanic garden
On request, a personalized beauty appointment in the beauty
parlour can be arranged.
At the hotel:
- 24 hours in room-service
- Baby sitting service available
- Daily laundry
- Car rental
- Hotel/airport transfer
- Complementary shuttle service to/from Siena center at
scheduled hours
- 24Hours concierge services
- Excursions, theater and museums
- Non smoking room
- Indoor private parking
- Free use of mountain bike
Hotel Le Fontanelle disposes of 25 rooms:
- 5 Suites
- 3 Deluxe
- 2 Junior Suites
- 9 Prestige
- 6 Classic
All are fitted with every comfort to guarantee a stay of
absolute relax.
The rooms are authentic gems, where all the space recuperated
by the careful restoration, has maintained, intact, its past heritage.
The harmonious shades of the furnishing, with Tuscan
terracotta floor and wooden bin sealing which are a winning combination
of sobriety, minimalism and brightness, merge softly into the colors of
the surrounding scenery-fleeting images ready to surprise whenever one
looks out of the window or lingers upon the terraces of the hotel, as
if it were still the first time.
In each room you can find:
- Individual heating and air conditioning
- Satellite TV
- Light control system
- Fine personalized linen bedding
- Free SKY programs
- Broad band internet connection
- Mini-Bar
- Safe
- 2 telephones
More Accommodation Services & Amenities:
- Twice daily maid service
- LCD television
- Cotton towel, linen bedding
- Hairdryer
- Down pillow
- No-allergic foam pillows available
