City choice: Siena: Hotel Chiusarelli

One of Europe's best preserved mediaeval towns Torre della Mangia - 2nd largest mediaeval town in Italy Pavement cafe's and people watching in the beautiful Campo square

Siena
One of Europe’s best preserved mediaeval towns, Siena is a cobweb of shady, paved alleyways hiding wayside shrines and crumbling fountains that radiate out from Il Campo, its beautiful and incomparable fan-shaped main square. Lined with pavement cafes and restaurants, this is a city for people watching in its finest form! For unforgettable views, you must take time to visit the Torre della Mangia, Italy’s second tallest mediaeval tower – climb it for a 360 vista of the entire city.

Hotel Chiusarelli

The *** Hotel Chiusarelli enjoys an enviable position on the edge of the historic centre, yet is still just a 7 minute walk to Il Campo square. Built in traditional villa style, it’s spacious, airy and quiet and set back from the main road. There is a small garden at the front (complete with swaying palm trees!) and a little veranda at the back where breakfast is served in warm weather. The en-suite rooms are traditionally decorated with TV, telephone and air conditioning.