Il Palazzetto

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Il Palazzetto on Strada Del Lucherino – honestly, the name sounds fancier than the narrow street it sits on. But here’s the thing about Siena: sometimes the best places are tucked away where you’d never think to look. This little 4-star gem is actually perfectly positioned if you know the city at all. You’re technically outside the historic center, which means you can actually get a taxi or car right to the door (trust me, that’s huge in Siena), but it’s maybe a 10-minute walk to Piazza del Campo through some really lovely residential streets that most tourists never see.

The building itself has that understated Tuscan elegance thing going on – not trying too hard, just solid stone and terracotta tiles that have been there forever. Inside, it feels more like staying at a well-heeled friend’s place than a hotel. The rooms are spacious by Italian standards, and I mean actually spacious, not just “European spacious.” They’ve got this warm, lived-in feel with antique furniture that doesn’t look like it came from a hotel catalog. The bathrooms are properly modern though – good water pressure, which you can’t always count on in these old buildings. What really got me was how quiet it is at night. Even with the windows open (and you’ll want them open for the breeze), you barely hear any traffic. Just the occasional scooter putting along, maybe some late-night chatter from the neighborhood osteria down the street.

The staff here actually knows their stuff about Siena, which is refreshing. They steered me away from the tourist traps near the Duomo and toward this incredible little enoteca that I never would have found otherwise. Breakfast is served in this sun-drenched room that overlooks a small garden – nothing fancy, but the coffee is proper Italian strong and they do fresh pastries from a local bakery. The whole place has maybe 15 rooms, so you’re not fighting crowds in the lobby or waiting forever for elevators. It’s the kind of place where by day three, the front desk guy is asking about your plans and giving you insider tips about which contrada celebrations are worth checking out. With a 9.1 rating, I expected it to be good, but honestly, it exceeded that. The only small thing I’d mention is that if you’re planning to stay during Palio season (July and August), book way ahead – locals know about this place, and once the tourists discover it, those rooms go fast. But that’s sort of the point, isn’t it? Sometimes the best experiences are the ones that feel like you’re in on a secret.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment (3 Adults) with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment – Annex with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) with 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Scott from Canada (10/10)

  Enjoyed the location and staff was very friendly and helpful.

• Leanne from Australia (8/10)

  Beautiful traditional style Tuscan villa in a lovely setting with outdoor garden seating and great pool. Our apartment was a great size for a family of 3, cooked ourselves a lovely pasta dinner one night. Great if you’re looking for a quiet countryside stay with close access to Siena. Hosts had great communication and were helpful with organising a taxi one day when we were unable to

• ‫ליאור from Israel (10/10)

  Location , good staff , the amazing view, the properties facilities , overall highly recomended

• Diana from United States (9/10)

  Location very close to Siena but open space surrounding. Close to freeway to explore Tuscany. We found the Staff was friendly and helpful.

• Ian from Switzerland (8/10)

  very friendly staff. beautiful gardens. too cold to use the swimming pool but it looks wonderful. the accommodation was perfect for our family.

• Henger from United States (10/10)

  Beautiful surroundings and amenities, the true Tuscany dream.

• Sascha from Australia (10/10)

  Everything … we got absolutely lost in our Tuscan experience at Il Palazzetto. If you get the chance, book a private cooking class with Chef Massimo (Max). This was our favourite experience .. as Chef was so kind to share both his kitchen, his home & his stories 😍

• Julio from Spain (10/10)

  Loved everything about the place. Perfect spot near Siena to visit Tuscany area. The apartment is big and comfortable, big rooms with comfortable beds, nice air conditioning and the kitchen equipped with all that we needed. Nice pool area to relax after spending the day out visiting. We would have loved to prolong the stay even more.
  Definitely a place I'd love to come back to!

• Ann from United States (10/10)

  Scenic, close to Siena. Owners helped with directions and restaurant choices.

• Brad from United States (10/10)

  This place is stunning. Rooms are large. We even cooked in kitchen.

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