From the late 12th century to the 19th century, the former ?La
Strada' farmhouse was part of the large agricultural estate
belonging to the pilgrims' hospital of Santa Maria della Scala. It
has now been turned into a charming hotel and comprises a total of
21 rooms, set over 3 floors, which combine modern comfort with
traditional Tuscan architecture and furnishings. The facilities on
offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include free
parking, a hotel safe, WLAN Internet access, a hotel bar, a TV
lounge, a hairdressing salon and a charming lobby. It also offers a
lift, wonderful terraces and a big garden in which to enjoy
breakfast and cocktails. Room and laundry services are also
available for an additional fee.
Rooms
Each of the en suite rooms, is equipped with a shower, a double
bed, satellite/cable TV, a minibar, a hairdryer, a direct dial
telephone, Internet access and individually regulated air
conditioning and heating. The rooms which are situated on the
ground floor have bathrooms that are equipped for disabled
guests.
Restaurant & Food
The adjacent restaurant, Il Contedino, gives guests the opportunity
to sample fine Tuscan wines and traditional dishes for lunch and
dinner. A breakfast buffet and an à la carte lunch and dinners are
also served.
Comments
The reception is open from 07 am to 11 pm each day. Check-in: 1 pm
-11 pm. If arrive after 11 pm please call the hotel before 10 pm.
Check-out: 07.30 am -11 am.
Directions, How to get
there
By car, coming from the North: take the Firenze Certosa exit from
the A1. Continue in the direction of Siena and exit for Siena
south. Then take the SS 2 Cassia in the direction of Monteroni
d'Arbia and Montalcino. The village is approximately 10 km away.
Coming from the South: travel on the A1 and take the exit for Val
di Chiana. Continue along the Siena Bettole main road. After
Taverne D'Arbia, follow the signposts for SS Cassia/Montalcino. The
village is approximately 15 km away. By plane: from Florence
Airport, take the bus to Siena (1 hour). In the centre of Siena,
take bus 2 from Piazza del Sale which goes directly to the
hotel.