Via Enea Silvio Piccolomini 135, Siena, Italy | (888) 240-0568
Quiet countryside location on the outskirts of Siena
Walking distance to Siena, and the hotel provides free bus tickets
All rooms come with air-conditioning and minibars, and some have exposed wooden beams or frescoes on the ceilings
Pet-friendly
Free on-site parking
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Breakfast included in the room rate
No on-site restaurant
Outside central Siena
Limited amenities for business travelers and children
The Palazzo di Valli is a quiet, mid-range countryside hotel on the outskirts of Siena. Housed in an old villa, this 11-room property features individually decorated, classically styled rooms with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and up-to-date bathrooms. There's also a large terrace and a garden area, and breakfast, included in the room rate, is served daily. The hotel has no restaurant, but there's plenty of good eating choices in town, which is within a 10-minute walk or 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Scene
Relaxed country villa hotel outside Siena
The Palazzo di Valli is reached via a long brick entryway flanked with plants in terra-cotta pots, olive trees, and other Mediterranean greenery. The lobby has beautiful tile floors and a high ceiling bordered with intricate fresco work, with a wrought-iron chandelier at its center. There are sofas and chairs, and plenty of guidebooks and brochures to peruse. Outside the lobby is a panoramic terrace with bench and table seating, and views of the countryside. Most guests are adult tourists, as there's little in the way of business services or activities for children.
Location
In the countryside on the outskirts of Siena
The Palazzo di Valli is just oustide Siena. It's a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute walk into town, which can also be reached by bus (the hotel's owner hands out free bus tickets). The Siena railway station can be reached by public transportation in about 40 minutes (or 10 minutes by car). The Siena Airport is a 20-minute drive away, and Florence and its airport are about an hour's drive.
Rooms
Pretty rooms with classic, rustic decor
The Palacco di Valli has 11 rooms, all of which come with free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning, as well as minibars and small desktop flat-screen TVs. Decor varies from room to room, but is generally rustic with well-maintained furniture and simple, unobtrusive art and mirrors on the wall. Some rooms have exposed beams or frescoes on the ceilings, and gorgeous views of the Italian countryside. Bathrooms run small but are modern, with bidets, stall showers, and wall-mounted hairdryers, and many have pretty tiles on the floors and walls.
Features
Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly rooms
Like most properties of its size, the Palazzo di Valli is limited in property features. There are, however, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Pets are also welcome, and though there isn't much for children at the hotel as far as activities go, both babysitting and cribs can be arranged. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate.