Siena, Italy
Opened
2002
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
StarhotelsFrescoed Renaissance citadel
Guests gather in the soaring, glass-covered palazzo courtyard for aperitifs beneath grand stone archways and aristocratic quiet.
“The only five-star luxury hotel in the historic center of Siena, Grand Hotel Continental occupies the Palazzo Gori Pannilini, built in 1501.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored seventeenth-century trompe-l'œil frescoes, terracotta flooring, and the opulent Salone delle Feste ballroom define the interiors.
Remarkable
Sixteenth-century Palazzo Gori Pannilini retains its papal provenance, original Renaissance architecture, and historic noble-floor suites.
Notable
Formal Italian hospitality with dedicated concierge assistance, bespoke city excursions, and marble bathrooms across fifty-one accommodations.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The rooms are every bit as opulent as the public spaces, each one individually designed, with frescoed or beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, and period artworks...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Step directly onto pedestrian Via Banchi di Sopra, just a short stroll from Piazza del Campo and the Duomo.
The rooms
Noble-floor suites feature original ceiling frescoes and Carrara marble baths, while the tower suite takes in 360-degree city views.
Dogs stay too.
Lounge Bar by Sapordivino
Aperitifs and cocktails are poured under the glass-roofed inner courtyard, framed by potted palms and an antique wall clock.
occupying the 16th century Palazzo Gori Pannilini, a study in marble, vaulted ceilings, and opulent accents (note the frescoes throughout, and ornate gilded bed frames).
At the table
Sapordivino serves seasonal Tuscan cuisine, and the multi-level medieval cellar holds tastings among two hundred regional bottles.
How it began
Pope Alexander VII commissioned the seventeenth-century palace expansion as a grand wedding gift for his niece, Olimpia Chigi.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.