Villa Scacciapensieri is 4 star hotel with 31 rooms and the facilities of Bar and Parking (fee required).
This is a cheap hotel with the rates from
97 USD.
Villa Scacciapensieri is one of the recommended hotels
under 100 USD near
Torre del Mangia, it is also not far from
Dom and
Klosterruine San Galgano.
Villa Scacciapensieri details:
Villa Scacciapensieri is surrounded by a large park just outside Siena, and offers beautiful views of the Chianti Hills. This 4-star hotel offers a range of rooms, a swimming pool, and excellent cuisine.
The centre of Siena is just 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away. Public buses number 3 and 8 stop in front of the Scacciapensieri, and run into town every 15 minutes.
Villa Scacciapensieri's main building was built in the late 18th century and has rooms on the 2 upper floors. Other rooms are located in 2 annexe buildings.
On the ground level of the main villa you will find the 24-hour reception desk, a bar with lounge, a library, a private chapel, and a media room with internet access.
The Altri Tempi Restaurant serves typical Tuscan cuisine, including homemade pasta.
The main Villa, constructed in the late 1790’s, has rooms on the 2 upper floors, while the 24-hour reception desk, restaurant, bar-lounge, library, private chapel and media-room with internet access are all located on the ground level.
There are 2 annex buildings: Limonaia and Villino. Both are very close to the main Villa.
Rooms bookable with immediate confirmation are located in the Villino annex.
Location
Nestled in lush gardens in a hilltop position just 2.5 km north of the medieval city walls of Siena, this hotel presents the ideal spot for a leisure or business break.
It is just 1.5 km from the train station and on the border of the Chianti wine region. All the main attractions are within easy reach of the hotel.
Take advantage of the public bus service from the Villa to the historical centre every 15 minutes (on weekends twice an hour, after 20:00 once an hour).
Rooms
Please note: The double rooms in the Villino may not be suitable for guests who have difficulties with steps and for small children because there is an internal staircase in these rooms. Entrance level with sitting room and private bathroom; bedroom upstairs.
Facilities
General: Garden, Terrace, Heating, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Parking (fee required), Free Parking, Restaurant, All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking, Pets Allowed, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Bar, Valet Parking, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers
Activities: Cycling, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Library
Services: Packed Lunches, Airport Shuttle, Tour Desk, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Fax/Photocopying, Breakfast in the Room, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Room Service, Currency Exchange, Bicycle Rental
Dining
The Altri Tempi restaurant (non smoking, air-conditioned) has been synonymous with prestige and elegance for more than 70 years.
Using fresh local ingredients, the restaurant can offer both an à la carte menu and a daily menu, specialising in regional dishes and homemade pastas.
Whenever possible, the hotel serves their traditional breakfast, lunch and candle light evening dinner outside on the terrace, under wisteria and linden trees.
With a minimum stay of 3 days, the hotel offers you the very convenient possibility to book half board (including evening dinner) at a daily extra fee of EUR 43 per person, or full board (including lunch and evening dinner, only during the summer months) at a daily extra fee of EUR 63 per person.
Breakfast is served from 07.30 - 10.00.
Dinner is served from 19.30 - 21.30.
Reservations are appreciated.
Please note that the restaurant is closed each Wednesday, but the cosy bar is open every day for freshly prepared snacks, long drinks, wine, coffee/tea, etc.
Hotel policies
Cancellation
Our cancellation policy No charge if cancelled more than 5 days before arrival 50% 1 nights costs if cancelled between 5 and 2 days before arrival 1 nights costs if cancelled less than 2 days before arrival
Children
All children are welcome.
All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children from 6 to 12 years are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is included.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Dining
Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in public areas and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
What Travellers Like
- There are many areas to sit and the location is unique - the green hills of Tuscany are just amazing viewed from the hotel room. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011 - The bus stop at the end of the driveway was very convenient and the service was excellent adding to the overall quality of our stay. Additionally staff were very pleasant, the continental breakfast was above average and had a very nice dinner at the villa one evening. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011 - The beautiful views, an enjoyable stay and nice decoration. The staff were very very
helpful and the bed was extremely comfortable. Food was very good and dinner in the garden was excellent. The pool was also refreshing after a long day. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011 - Helpful staff and very good restaurant. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011 - The views of the hills are lovely and the hotel is very convenient to Siena by an excellent bus service. The staff is generally very helpful. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011
Travellers Reviews
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3.6Value:
4.2Dining:
3.6Good value for money and helpful staff. Restaurant service elegant. ...
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5Value:
4.8There are many areas to sit and the location is unique - the green hills of Tuscany are just amazing viewed from the hotel room. ...
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4.8Service:
4.6Value:
4.2Dining:
4.8Helpful staff and very good restaurant. ...
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4.6Very good location, beautiful place and great and attentive staff. Nice wooden furniture, brilliant restaurant. ...
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4.6Service:
4Value:
4.6Dining:
4.4I loved the atmosphere and friendly staff. Nice rooms, a great restaurant. ...
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4.4Dining:
4.6The hotel staff were very helpful, the food/breakfasts were very good. ...
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Nestled in lush gardens in a hilltop position just 2.5 km north of the medieval city walls of Siena, this hotel presents the ideal spot for a leisure or business break.
It is just 1.5 km from the train station and on the border of the Chianti wine region. All the main attractions are within easy reach of the hotel.
Take advantage of the public bus service from the Villa to the historical centre every 15 minutes (on weekends twice an hour, after 20:00 once an hour).
Travel information
By car:
- Take the A1.
- Exit the motorway at Siena Nord (coming from south exit from the A1 at Val di Chiana and continue towards Siena Est).
- Follow the signs to stazione (railway station), Nuovo Ospedale/Policlinico (hospital) and camping.
- You will easily find the hotel between the hospital and the church Basilica Dell’Osservanza.
By airplane:
The nearest airports are Florence, Pisa, Bologna and Roma.
By train:
- From Florence, take the train to Siena, changing at either Empoli or Chiusi.
- From the train station of Siena, take a taxi or bus no. 3 in the direction of Scacciapensieri.
- The bus stop is directly in front of the hotel's entrance.
By bus:
- There are very regular and direct bus connections from Florence and Rome, and also from Milan.
- From the city centre, take a taxi from Piazza Matteotti or take bus no. 3 (Viale Tozzi) or 8 (Piazza del Sale) in the direction of Scacciapensieri.
- The bus stop in front of the entrance.
Rooms
Please note: The double rooms in the Villino may not be suitable for guests who have difficulties with steps and for small children because there is an internal staircase in these rooms. Entrance level with sitting room and private bathroom; bedroom upstairs. Food and Beverage
The Altri Tempi restaurant (non smoking, air-conditioned) has been synonymous with prestige and elegance for more than 70 years.
Using fresh local ingredients, the restaurant can offer both an à la carte menu and a daily menu, specialising in regional dishes and homemade pastas.
Whenever possible, the hotel serves their traditional breakfast, lunch and candle light evening dinner outside on the terrace, under wisteria and linden trees.
With a minimum stay of 3 days, the hotel offers you the very convenient possibility to book half board (including evening dinner) at a daily extra fee of EUR 43 per person, or full board (including lunch and evening dinner, only during the summer months) at a daily extra fee of EUR 63 per person.
Breakfast is served from 07.30 - 10.00.
Dinner is served from 19.30 - 21.30.
Reservations are appreciated.
Please note that the restaurant is closed each Wednesday, but the cosy bar is open every day for freshly prepared snacks, long drinks, wine, coffee/tea, etc.