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Hotel L'Antico Pozzo, San Gimignano

The Hotel L'Antico Pozzo is located in the historic medieval centre of San Gimignano, a wonderful Tuscan city with a long and eventful history. The best way to experience this extraordinary place, known as Italy's Medieval Manhattan because of its soaring medieval towers, is to stay overnight within the city walls; the Antico Pozzo is the perfect place - slightly away from the main tourist track, yet within easy reach of all the city's sights and attractions.

The hotel itself is housed in a superb 15th-century townhouse and a real sense of history prevails here. The house was home to a religious order until the end of the 17th century and later acquired international renown as a high-society 'salon' during the late 18th-century. Rooms are simply yet elegantly decorated and beautiful period details are everywhere from the elegant painted ceilings to the charming wrought-iron bedsteads.

There are 18 charming, light-filled rooms here, all with cable/satellite television, direct-dial telephone, radio/alarm clock, a well-stocked minibar and a spacious en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and fitted hairdryer. All rooms are accessible via the hotel's lift/elevator and several rooms have been adapted to accommodate guests with disabilities. Room service is available and there is a useful babysitting service for guests with young children. The hotel has wireless internet service throughout and there is an internet point near the reception desk.

The Antico Pozzo has an atmospheric cavern bar where the experienced barman will be delighted to mix a cocktail or help you select one of the fine wines on offer; there is also an outdoor sun terrace and a sunny breakfast room where breakfast is served buffet-style every morning. There is friendly, efficient 24-hour service on the front desk where guests will also find tourist information, a safety-deposit service and photocopying facilities.

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Double room from €140