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Castel MonasterovsPalazzo Ravizza
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Palazzo Ravizza scores significantly better than Castel Monastero. Palazzo Ravizza ranks #1 in Siena with approval from 9 sources such as Frommer's, Oyster and Insight Guides.
Castel Monastero
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Loc. Monastero d'Ombrone, 19, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga
From $399/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Nestled into the hills of Monastero d’Ombrone, 15 miles east of Siena, Castel Monastero is set in a storybook eleventh-century hamlet with a circular piazza and stone tower." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sophisticated hotel, set in a former monastery in an 11th-century walled hamlet, is immersed in the rolling Tuscan countryside." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This luxury hotel is set in a former medieval village with a rich history. Originally built in the 11th century as a monastery, it later became a castle and residence for the noble Chigi..." Full review
Michelin Guide "There are vaulted ceilings, rough-hewn stone walls, broad beams, and vineyard views galore. Yet there are also flatscreen TVs, complimentary wi-fi...rooms are scattered among various buildings" Full review
Palazzo Ravizza
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet Oyster The Telegraph
Frommer's
Pian dei Mantellini 34, 53100 Siena
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Fodor's "This romantic palazzo exudes a sense of genteel shabbiness, and lovely guest rooms have high ceilings, antique furnishings, and bathrooms decorated with hand-painted tiles." Full review
Insight Guides "This atmospheric, romantic family-run villa is five minutes’ walk from the historic centre of Siena, and yet feels like a country retreat."
DK Eyewitness "This well-located, quiet pensione is in a renovated Renaissance palace. Rooms come with original terracotta floors, frescoed ceilings, carved doorways and antique furnishings."
Star Service "Run by the same family for nearly 100 years, this is one of the best midlevel hotels in the old city center, and the lack of a restaurant or bar should not disappoint many travelers." Full review
Rough Guide "Elegant, nicely restored hotel in the peaceful southwest corner of the old town, with very pleasant public areas, and a lovely garden."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This extremely friendly hotel offers rooms with frescoed ceilings, huge beds and small but well-equipped bathrooms." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The Hotel Palazzo Ravizza is an upper-middle-range hotel in the center of Siena that was built in the 19th-century as a family residence." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A wonderfully relaxing place to stay in central Siena with an aristocratic past and a country-house atmosphere." Full review
Frommer's "It’s a popular cocktail spot for guests and Sienese alike. All the rooms are different, though most have wood beams and a surfeit of period detail...it’s right in the city center." Full review
