Hotels in southern Tuscany - Hotel Scilla, Sovana, Grosseto

Hotel Scilla, Sovana

The Hotel Scilla is housed in a delightful series of historic buildings in the enchanting medieval town of Sovana, in the southern Tuscan area of Maremma. Strategically positioned close to the Archaeological Park, the ancient clock tower and the Palazzo Bourbon del Monte, this Maremma hotel puts the Tuscan coast and beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Among those monuments not to be missed during your stay here is the home of Pope Gregory VII with its delightful shell museum - the only one of its kind in Europe - and the medieval cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. There are just eight charming rooms here, each individually furnished in keeping with the atmospheric historic context. Each has an en-suite bath/shower room, direct-dial telephone, colour TV, air conditioning and a generously stocked minibar.

Children are particularly welcomed at this hotel in Sovana and under-threes stay free of charge in their parents' bedroom. There is 24-hour service (with porterage) on the front desk and friendly, approachable staff are on hand to offer information about Sovana and the surrounding area and help you plan your holiday itinerary. Other amenities include left-luggage/storage facilities and free car parking. A special feature is the hotel's wonderful restaurant, which has panoramic views over the breathtaking mountain scenery and serves a rich menu based around traditional Maremma cuisine - a dining experience not to be missed during your stay here.

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Double room from €75