Grand Hotel Continental

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.

Pope 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

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

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

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.