Description: Location. La Locanda di San Martino is located in Siena, Italy, in the centre of Contrada della Torre, 200 metres from the Palio square, Piazza del Campo in the centre of the old town, and one kilometre from Siena Cathedral. Siena railway station is also one kilometre away.
Hotel Features. Sympathetically blending modern facilities with traditional gothic medieval architecture, La Locanda di San Martino has ceilings painted with traditional Tuscan designs. The staff at the front desk can give tour assistance for the surrounding medieval city.
A daily buffet breakfast is complimentary, including cereals, salamis and cheeses in the bright breakfast room.
The nearest golf course is the nine-hole Valdichiana, near Foiana della Chiana, 54 kilometres away.
Guestrooms. La Locanda di San Martino has 14 guestrooms with tiled floors and wood ceilings, some with blue and white painted design. All are air-conditioned and have satellite television, wireless Internet, safes, minibars, and bathrooms with showers.
Expert Tip. The Palio horse race is at the centre of Siena's cultural life, and in the run-up during August, horses are led into churches for blessing. Nearby, you can visit the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Benedictine Monastery up in the hills, or go to San Gimingano, a medieval town famous for its 13 high towers.
Overview: Front desk (limited hours)
Tour assistance
Rooms: Double Room For Single Use-One double bed. Modern rustic-style decor with rich fabrics and painted wood furnishings. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, telephone, hair dryer, minibar, safe, and desk.
Double Classic-One double or two twin beds. Modern rustic-style decor with rich fabrics and painted wood furnishings. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, telephone, hair dryer, minibar, safe, and desk.
Junior suite-One double or two twin beds, and one sofabed. Two communicating rooms. Modern rustic-style decor with rich fabrics and painted wood furnishings. Air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, telephone, hair dryer, minibar, safe, and desk.
Transportation: From Pisa Airport (PSA): Distance to La Locanda di San Martino is 140 kilometres, approximately 115 minutes' drive.
Getting there. There are trains available from Pisa station to Siena railway station, one kilometre from the hotel.
Getting around. Central Siena is a medieval town, with narrow streets, some of which are pedestrianised and best explored on foot. Scooters are popular. Buses are available out of the city to surrounding sites, and trains go to the larger cities.
Driving directions. From Pisa Airport, head south on Via Dell'Aeroporto, following signs to A1/Roma.
Merge onto the Strada Pisa-Livorno.
Take the exit onto the A12/E80 toward Pisa.
Take the exit onto the A11/E76 toward Firenze.
Take the exit onto the A1 toward Roma, and then the exit Firenze-Certoza toward Firenze.
At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the Autostrada toward Siena.
Take the Siena exit.
Merge onto the SS222 and, at the first roundabout, take the first exit onto Via Fiorentina.
Continue on this road until it becomes Viale Don Giovanni Minzoni.
Turn right at Viale Lippo Memmi, right at Via Domenico Beccafumi, left at Via Domenico Beccafumi, and right at Via Baldassare Peruzzi, onto Via di San Martino, where the hotel is found.
Attractions: Piazza del Campo (main square): 200 metres
Town Hall and Mangia Tower: 200 metres
Gaia Fountain: 200 metres
Siena Cathedral: 1 km
Pinacoteca Nazionale Art Gallery: 1 km
Monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore: 33 km
San Gimignano: 43 km
Florence: 77 km
Mediterranean Sea: 110 km
Facilities: Complimentary breakfast
Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Minibar, Housekeeping, Telephone, Private bathroom, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Desk, Cribs (infant beds) available, Internet access - wireless, Bidet, Shower only
Overview: Located in the heart of the Contrada della Torre, just 200 metres from Piazza del Campo, this recently-renovated hotel blends modern comforts with traditional Gothic Medieval architecture.
For centuries, the internationally renowned Palio (horse race) has taken place in the Piazza del Campo. Preparations for this famous tradition take place throughout the year. The race itself occurs on 2 July and again on 16 August, when 10 of the 17 Contrade, with all their followers and supporters, give their all to win the crown.
Location Description: During your stay, it is possible to: enjoy a variety of walking and biking tours around Siena; take excursions to the famous wine cellars in Chianti; visit the spa; explore the Medieval city centre, with it's historic churches; and visit the museums.
Rooms: The Inn comprises of Standard Double for Single Use Rooms, Double Classic Rooms and Junior Suites.
All the room are provided with all modern comforts.
Junior Suites are composed of 2 communicating rooms with a common private, spacious bathroom - ideal for families.
Double Classic Room -
Junior Suite -
Double Room for single use (french bed) -
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: 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 older children or adults are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: No parking available.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Transportation: By car:
From the south:
Take the A1 motorway.
Exit at Valdichiana.
Follow the road in the direction of Siena.
Arriving at Porta Romana, go straight on Via Roma, passing through the electronic gate.
Keep straight on Via Pantaneto until the first little square called Logge del Papa, here turn left and take Via del Porrione.
Keep straight on for other 250 metres until you find another little square on Via di San Martino.
Stop the car here.
Walk fro 15 metres to number 14, where the hotel is found.
From the north –
Take the A1 motorway.
Exit at Firenze Certosa.
Then, as above.
(From both toll gates the city is connected by a dual carriageway).
By public transport:
From Siena FS station, catch the number 3 bus.
By air:
Florence - Amerigo Vespucci Airport
Pisa - Galileo Galilei Airport.
From both airports you can catch the train or a bus to the hotel.
Comments: Once check in is completed, you must pay for your entire reservation, even if you decide to leave earlier.
Facilities: Pets Allowed, Non-Smoking Rooms, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Gay Friendly
Services: Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
