| From: RM, Canada |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| Our reservations were during Palio, very busy and noisy time in Siena. We enjoyed the hotel and location. Excellent Hostess. |
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| From: FF, France |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| We were quite suprised and disapointed when we arrived - very poor welcome, no information at all on the hotel facilities. Our room was quite nice, although could have done with a bit of decorating, lovely view from the window (shame for the scafolding next to it). Not as quiet as we expected. Breakfast was quite unexpected, only 3 tables... Good thing the hotel was not fully booked, but we still had to wait for a table to be free. I think the place is over rated for what it offers. |
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| From: TB, USA |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| This is a great small hotel with personality. The stairs are a bit tough but it is called antica torre, after all. I enjoyed a wonderful stay here and plan to return to this quaint hotel next time I am in Siena. |
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| From: Herick Rodriguez, USA |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| Good hotel in centrl Siena, perfect location, but a little difficult to find initially, especially by car. Very friendly staff with great recommendations for sights, and local food. our room opened to a courtyard which was alittle noisy, but we were there on a weekend night, so it can be expected. Overall, a good stay and great value especially in "centro" |
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| From: Umberto Nigro, Italy |
| Date of Stay: November, 2007 |
| It is a wonderful hotel, the best rooms are on the top, but there is no elevator. It is really in the centre of Siena, the Campop is not far... Hotel molto caratteristico, con belle camere, la più bella è all'ultimo piano ma non c'è l'ascnesore. E' all'interno delle mura a poca distanza da Piazza del campo. Consigliato |
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| From: PW, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2007 |
| Small hotel, very suitable for a short stay near the centre of Siena. Public facilities at hotel are non-existent, but this was clear from the description. Bedroom and bathroom small and sparsely (but adequately) furnished. |
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| From: Karina Bellassai, United States Minor Outlying Islands |
| Date of Stay: July, 2007 |
| The hotel was lovely, comfortable and pleasant with the flavor of medieval mixed with modern, very much in keeping with Siena. Also very clean. Staff was very kind and helpful. Piazza del Campo was a short walk away; the hotel is surrounded by all the splendors, big and small, of Siena. The rooms, front entrance and breakfast room were rather small, but their size seemed to be in keeping with the overall charm of the hotel. There are somewhat steep stairs and as far as I could tell no elevator, which may be an issue for elderly or disabled. |
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| From: Paul Lyngskjold-Lyngbye, Denmark |
| Date of Stay: July, 2007 |
| 1) No elevator, steep staircase, unsuiteable for older, weaker or handicapped persons 2)No 'Front desk - 24 hour' service as advertised. Nobody was there at 8 p.m. , at 11 p.m. and at 7 a.m. And nobody came when the 'Help'-button on the entrancedoor was activated. 3) No breakfast was provided in spite of the fact it was included and paid for. 4) The door key to the entrance was practically not functional. 5) The reception was poor on arrival - little english spoken and very little knowledge about even the simplest practical and 'touristic' things. This hotel cannot be recommended, Paul Lyngbye |
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| From: Mark Seaman, Bahrain |
| Date of Stay: June, 2007 |
| The hotel is housed in a old tower building in a medieval city, therefore it is not surprising that the rooms are reasonably small, they feature brick and beamed ceilings and the stairs are relatively steep. Bathrooms have had to be accommodated within these existing rooms, therefore it is reasonable that the trade-off between bedroom and bathroom size has resulted in very compact bathroom and shower facilities. As it is a small guesthouse with only 8 rooms – once more, it is not surprising that there are not armies of highly qualified and experienced hotel staff to carry your bags up the stairs, or perform concierge type services. That said, it is a charming property, full of quirky, individual touches. The delightful and helpful owner Patrizia clearly has a love of old movies. Check out the photo of Grace Kelly in the small lobby, our bedroom featured photos of Paul Newman and Ava Gardner in their heyday. Furniture and fittings are again older and quirky, fully in keeping with the building. The rooms are kept clean and are comfortable, the hotel is approximately 5 minutes brisk walk from the city and its many delights. Breakfast is 7 Euros extra, which we elected to skip. A pastry and a coffee standing at a café counter is the Italian way and suited us just fine. To conclude, if you want the comforts and service of a modern international style hotel, the Antica Torre would not be ideal for you. If however, you are independently minded and want an interesting experience in a small historic guesthouse, in a fascinating medieval city; perhaps you have found just the place. |
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| From: Helen Beardsley, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: June, 2007 |
| This place is a real gem. I had a room right at the top of the building with the most fantastic view. It's not the easiest place to find (I had to ask 3 people for directions), and you might regret bringing so much luggage if you're on the top floor (there's no lift), but once you're there, you'll definitely be glad you chose this place. |
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| From: Joan Schmelzle, USA |
| Date of Stay: October, 2006 |
| My stay there was fine. However, I had to ask for a room on a lower floor. They had me on the top floor and one look at the steps and i knew my asthma would give me trouble. They very kindly put me on the ground floor. I think the information should indicate how many floors there are. I expect that the name should have been a hint that the hotel was very vertical. I had no information about breakfast, but could hear dishes down the steps next to my room. (Very steep steps or maybe I should say very big steps.) |
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| From: Claire West, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2006 |
| The rooms are clean and nice, however our room was very noisy because it was facing the street, although the guide books say Siena is a carless city, its not! You can have the air con on, but its very loud, so we chose to have the windows open, however from very early in the morning cars and motorbikes drive past disturbing your sleep! Breakfast is v basic and the breaksfat room smells damp. The lady director of the property is very nice and helpful, however the other reciptionist is not so comptent, on the whole I think its quite expensive for what they offer. |
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| From: Ted Myers, USA |
| Date of Stay: September, 2006 |
| Beautiful old hotel in a quiet town. Beautiful scenery but not much in the way of restaurants and night life. Perfect if you want something quiet and out of the frenzy of nearby Sorrento. |
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| From: Heather Grohe, USA |
| Date of Stay: June, 2006 |
| This was an enchanting place in our favorite Italian city! We asked for room with a view and were amazed by our top floor overlook on Siena and it's surrounding countryside. Patricia was very warm and welcoming. The only negative was she was a smoker and though she stepped out front, her smoke and/or others' would waft up the stairs and through the window. |
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| From: Brandon Steffey, USA |
| Date of Stay: January, 2006 |
| We thought the property was great. The location could not have been better. It was right around the corner from all points of interest. We had a courtyard view which was beautiful. The staff was very welcoming and courteous. If we ever go back to Siena, we will definitley stay here again! |
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| From: PR, Italy |
| Date of Stay: December, 2005 |
| Sono rimasta soddisfatta ed ho trovato un ambiente particolare,tipico della vechcia Siena. Credo che sarebbe comunque importante segnalare che persone diversamente abili possono trovare difficoltà per l'accesso alle camere,salvo quella al piano terreno. |
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| From: LC, USA |
| Date of Stay: October, 2005 |
| The young man who greeted us was very personable and pleasant. The reception area smelled like cigarette smoke, though, and the breakfast wasn't much to speak of. The room was fine if a little small, and the bathroom was very narrow. But they had the essentials, and the room was quaint. |
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| From: Xavier Bosch, Spain |
| Date of Stay: October, 2005 |
| A well located bed and breakfast. The rooms are OK but the breakfast room is minimal, humid and poor. |
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| From: Cliona Ahern, Ireland |
| Date of Stay: October, 2005 |
| Very welcoming and helpful staff. The room was ok, clean and comfortable but not huge. The building isn't really a tower, as advertised. Just a tall narrow building similar to the ones around it. There was also no sign of the breakfast that was included in the price. There was a strong smell of smoke in the reception area but as we were staying on the top floor, it didn't bother us. Great restaurant tips. The hotel seems to be located in a more residential area and is about a 5/10 minute walk from the centre (campo). Overall, good but not as much of a novelty. |
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| From: Ann M. Wolf, USA |
| Date of Stay: August, 2005 |
| Unfortunately we did not have a good stay. When we arrived at the hotel the women at the desk was on the telephone arguing and didn't seem to want to notice that we were there. She was very rude when she finally did help us. She was also smoking right under the "No smoking" sign creating a smoke filled lobby. The room was fine. We declined the 5 Euro breakfast and went to a little place up the street. The women at the desk when we checked out was much nicer. Parking is a problem. |
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