Central Siena hotels, Tuscany, Italy

Jolly Hotel Excelsior, Siena

This centrally located four-star hotel in Siena is part of the prestigious Jolly Hotels chain and offers excellent standards of service in an attractive setting. Conveniently located just a short distance from the legendary Piazza del Campo and Siena's lovely Gothic Duomo (cathedral), it's also handy for the Forzetta di Santa Barbara and the mainline railway station. Siena is a beautifully preserved Renaissance city set amid glorious Tuscan countryside and has been recognised by UNESCO, which has nominated the city a world heritage site, thanks to its beautifully preserved buildings and important works of art. All the major sites are within easy walking distance and the Jolly Hotel Excelsior makes a wonderful base for a sightseeing tour in this part of Italy.

There are 126 handsome en-suite rooms, all with either a queen-size or twin bed plus nicely appointed private bathroom with fitted hairdryer. There is satellite television with a selection of optional pay channels, direct-dial telephone, central heating and air-conditioning. A personal safe is provided for your valuables and there is a refrigerated minibar stocked with drinks and snacks. Rooms are elegantly furnished with rich fabrics and quality furniture and some rooms boast stunning views of Siena's cathedral. The hotel has a lift/elevator and a generous buffet breakfast is served between 7am and 10.30am each day in the hotel's pleasant breakfast room.

The Excelsior's cocktail bar is a great place to meet people or relax and unwind with a drink after a busy day's sightseeing; there is also an excellent restaurant serving a menu based around traditional Italian flavours and fine regional wines. A selection of meeting rooms of various sizes is available, accommodating up to 200 people, and the entire property is comfortably air conditioned. There is 24-hour service on reception and tourist information and city maps are provided. Other amenities include safe-deposit facilities and newspapers.

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Double room from €109