Hotel accommodation in a medieval Italian palace, Tuscany

Palazzo San Niccolo, Radda in Chianti

Set within the walls of a gorgeous medieval palace in the heart of the Siena countryside, this 4-star hotel in Chianti offers accommodation within easy reach of Tuscany's major centres of art. There is a timeless atmosphere here and original features, including the frescoes, make for an unforgettable experience. The medieval cities of Siena and San Gimignano are both around 30 minutes' drive from here and the hotel is surrounded by Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, shady wooded hills and hamlets.

Palazzo San Niccolo has 18 en-suite rooms, all air conditioned and with direct-dial telephone, satellite television, personal safe and a refrigerated minibar stocked with drinks and snacks. Each room has been individually decorated with quality materials and carefully chosen antiques to complement the historic context. Wooden ceiling beams, terracotta-tiled floors and wrought iron beds make for a romantic atmosphere; marble-clad bathrooms with Jacuzzi-style hydromassage tubs or showers complete the picture. There are two rooms which have been adapted to accommodate guests with disabilities and a handful of spacious superior rooms. Reduced rates are offered for children under the age of 12 and all rooms at this Chianti accommodation are accessible either by lift/elevator or via ground-floor access.

The restaurant serves a menu featuring typical Tuscan specialities made with local ingredients, cheeses and salamis and seasonal vegetables. All the food is accompanied by a choice of wines from Chianti and around. There is a fitness centre with a sauna, solarium, heated indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi area and a selection of massages and beauty treatments carried out by qualified staff.

In addition, this Chianti hotel has a 24-hour service on reception, a safety-deposit and left-luggage service and guest laundry facilities. There is also free parking, a transfer service to and from the airport and station and a range of business rooms and support services.

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Double room from €99