Villa San Paolo - San Gimignano, Italy 
Address: Strada per Certaldo, San Gimignano, 53037
Villa San Paolo details:
Immersed in the Tuscan countryside, Villa San Paolo is set just outside of San Gimignano. Here you will enjoy exclusive spa services and charming views of the city’s medieval towers.
Surrounded by olive trees, Tuscan hills and typical Italian gardens, the 4-star Villa San Paolo provides a peaceful location for your next holiday. Relax on the sun deck after a swim in the outdoor pool or try one of the many treatments in the spa and wellness centre. There is an indoor heated pool, a fitness area, Kneipp treatments, Tuscan aromatherapy, Turkish bath and many other facilities to choose from.
At Villa San Paolo you can enjoy elegant accommodation in an exclusive atmosphere. Spacious and stylish rooms are equipped with modern comforts. Some rooms feature panoramic balconies overlooking the beautiful natural surroundings.
Enjoy romantic, candlelight dinners in the panoramic restaurant. Also suitable for special events and banquets, the restaurant serves fine regional cuisine and Tuscan specialities.
Please note:
- the hotel is closed from 7 January until the 11 February 2009,
- Entry to the spa is permitted for guests over the age of 14.
Meeting rooms and congress centre can accommodate up to 180 persons.
Surrounded by olive trees, Tuscan hills and typical Italian gardens, the 4-star Villa San Paolo provides a peaceful location for your next holiday. Relax on the sun deck after a swim in the outdoor pool or try one of the many treatments in the spa and wellness centre. There is an indoor heated pool, a fitness area, Kneipp treatments, Tuscan aromatherapy, Turkish bath and many other facilities to choose from.
At Villa San Paolo you can enjoy elegant accommodation in an exclusive atmosphere. Spacious and stylish rooms are equipped with modern comforts. Some rooms feature panoramic balconies overlooking the beautiful natural surroundings.
Enjoy romantic, candlelight dinners in the panoramic restaurant. Also suitable for special events and banquets, the restaurant serves fine regional cuisine and Tuscan specialities.
Please note:
- the hotel is closed from 7 January until the 11 February 2009,
- Entry to the spa is permitted for guests over the age of 14.
Meeting rooms and congress centre can accommodate up to 180 persons.
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Location
San Gimignano rises on a hill (334 metres high) dominating the Elsa Valley with its towers. Once the seat of a small Etruscan village of the Hellenistic period (200-300 BC) it began its life as a town in the 10th century taking its name from the Holy Bishop of Modena, St. Gimignano, who is said to have saved the village from the barbarian hordes.The town increased in wealth and developed greatly during the Middle Ages thanks to the Via Francigena; the trading and pilgrim's route that crossed it. Such prosperity led to the flourishing of works of art to adorn the churches and monasteries.
In 1199 it became a free municipality and fought against the Bishops of Volterra and the surrounding municipalities. Due to internal power struggles, it eventually divided into 2 factions, one headed by the Ardinghelli family (Guelphs) and the other by the Salvucci family (Ghibellines). On 8 May 1300, Dante Alighieri came to San Gimignano as the Ambassador of the Guelph League in Tuscany.
In 1348 San Gimignano's population was drastically reduced by the Black Death Plague throwing the city into a serious crisis which eventually led to its submission to Florence in 1353. In the following centuries San Gimignano overcame its decline and isolation when its beauty and cultural importance together with its agricultural heritage were rediscovered. The construction of the towers dates back to the 11th and 13th centuries. The architecture of the city was influenced by Pisa, Siena and Florence. There are 14th century paintings of the Sienese School to be seen and 15th century paintings of the Florentine School.
Rooms
Air Conditioning , safe, Internet TV Sat, Internet connection, electronic card admittance, Minibar, Multifunctional Shower or tub with Jacuzzi (Prestige and Suite only), Spounge Set Wellness, Terrace or private patio (Charme, Prestige or Suite only)Dining
The panoramic Lampolla restaurant is the ideal place for romantic candlelit dinners or special events, where you can taste the chef's inventions, which balance tradition and creativity.The view is a breathtaking scenario over San Gimignano and Certaldo. The restaurant has been presented with famous awards during 2005.
The half board option is available in 2007 for an additional cost per person a day with 3 courses from the menu and water and coffee included.
The panoramic restaurant seats up to 100 persons.
Hotel policies
Check-In
14:00
Check-Out
12:00
Cancellation
from 14 to 0 days prior arrival 1 night penality
Children
All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children from 3 to 12 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person for
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children from 3 to 12 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person for
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Dining
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms only and costs EUR 10.00 per 24 hours.
Internet via TV is available in the hotel rooms only and costs EUR 10.00 per 24 hours.
Internet via TV is available in the hotel rooms only and costs EUR 10.00 per 24 hours.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Reviewer: JeannieChester (Chester)
Date: 2008-06-30
Guest rating:
0.0
Just returned from Villa San Paolo after 10 lovely days in this tranquil haven in the heart of Tuscany. Can thoroughly recommend the hotel, the staff are friendly and courteous, the rooms are clean, the food is very nice but dinner is expensive in the restaurant. Great breakfasts! Request a room with balcony facing the pool.
The hotel is really quite isolated and a car is essential. We recommend pick up car at Pisa airport, because it's a long way (i hour in a taxi) to the nearest big town, Sienna.
We found 2 excellent restaurants within 10 minutes drive from hotel. Do try Le Renaie 5km from San G and Il Borgo di Racciano, both restaurants belong to the same family who own San Paolo, the latter being the only restaurant we could find with sea-food on the menu. (try the warm sea-food salad starter--lovely!)
The surrounding area is breathtaking, vineyards as far as the eye can see (do try the local wines). The medieval town of San Gimignano is interesting and beautiful.
The swimming pool at the hotel is lovely. We didn't use the spa, the treatments were very expensive. (nothing under 50euros)
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Reviewer: AtlantaBender (Atlanta, Georgia)
Traveling group: Family (extended)
Date: 2008-06-25
Guest rating:
5.0
Check in / front desk
6.0
Value
4.0
Service
4.0
Rooms
4.0
Location
8.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Honestly this entire review may be jaded as I was spoiled in 2 other Hotels in Italy in Rome and Sienna but this hotel tries to be more than it is.
I initially booked a room for myself and another and no problem when we wanted two seperate rooms. However the rooms were somewhat small,musty,and in the second building and felt second rate.
What really irked me was that when my mom asked to change about 100$ in travelers checks, they would not do it-note, the bank was in town not next door, and much to my surprise after letting it go the evening before was that,the next day, one of the Concierege actually admitted it would mean for him to go to the bank in town and do the actual exchange-it appeared as if he just didn't want to. Note, we were in the countryside, not in the town. I also noticed on our departure that a gentleman carrying U.K. pounds asked for an exchange and was told to go into town.
The restaurant was o.k. but very expensive and on the whole the feeling was we were doing them a favor by staying there not the reverse. I would not return to this place.
Also staff were sparse, they rate themselves a 4/5 while I would say 3/5
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Average guest rating:
8.8
Review Summary
Based on 45 reviews worldwide
8.2
Check in / front desk
7.5
Business service8.5
Value8.5
Service
9.0
Rooms9.5
Location8.6
CleanlinessTraveler Reviews
Average rating:
10.0
Date: 04/23/2006
Guest name: Reinhard_M., Heroldsberg, Germany
"Great Value for Money"
We just stayed at Villa San Paolo for a week (before easter weekend). It was lovely - and every comment...
We just stayed at Villa San Paolo for a week (before easter weekend). It was lovely - and every comment...
Average rating:
10.0
Date: 08/16/2005
Guest name: Jenwee, San Angelo, TX
"Best hotel I've ever stayed at!"
We just stayed at this hotel for 3 days while touring Italy. Granted we made the mistake of thinking...
We just stayed at this hotel for 3 days while touring Italy. Granted we made the mistake of thinking...
Average rating:
10.0
Date: 02/23/2006
Guest name: member, Melbourne Australia
"Exactly as you expect Tuscany"
My husband I stayed here in Sept 2005 for 4 days. We loved everything about it. The room was fabulous...
My husband I stayed here in Sept 2005 for 4 days. We loved everything about it. The room was fabulous...
Average rating:
10.0
Date: 09/20/2004
Guest name: justgotravel, Huntington, New York
"Enchanting hotel, unfortunatly undergoing major changes."
We stayed at the Villa San Paolo this July (2004) for two nights. The room had a balcony which overlooked...
We stayed at the Villa San Paolo this July (2004) for two nights. The room had a balcony which overlooked...
Average rating:
10.0
Date: 07/26/2006
Guest name: member, Belgium
"Super!!!!!"
Good breakfast, clean and nice room, tasty diner and good wine selection makes your stay very unique...
Good breakfast, clean and nice room, tasty diner and good wine selection makes your stay very unique...
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