Relais Castello Leonina, near San Gimingnano (Siena)

Asciano (Siena)

   
   
Situated between Siena and Asciano, the Hotel Castello Leonina Relais lies in the midst of the famous 'crete', one of the most striking landscapes in Tuscany. A 13th century fortress, once the home of the Chigi family it was used as a summer residence by Cardinal Fabio Chigi who later became Pope Alexander VII.

Elegant yet warm and friendly with just 21 rooms, the hotel has been subject to careful restoration over a a number of years, and in 2003 Castello Leonina was returned to its previous glory. Since this time, it has offered its guests the opportunity to enjoy peace and tranquillity in an historic setting of great beauty. Each room has been tastefully furnished and offers fantastic views of the rolling hills and the famous 'crete' in the Siennese countryside.
   
   

In spite of its ancient origins and atmosphere of times gone by, the castle of Leonina is exceptionally comfortable and the staff are well equipped to deal with the variety of requests and needs of its clients. The hotel's principal philosophy is that of making clients feel perfectly 'at home'.

The hotel's restaurant 'Il Balcone di Leonina' is renowned for its high quality cuisine prepared following ancient traditional Tuscan recipes. Exquisite meals that preserve the gastronomic legacy of Tuscany, all, as one would expect, accompanied by the finest wines of the region.

In the wellness centre, not only can guests make use of the Turkish Bath and the Aromatherapy Shower, they may also enjoy various types of massage: Shiatsu, Antistress, Ayurvedic, Colour therapy. Massages are carried out by specialists and last between 30 and 60 minutes. Guests can relax in the Turkish baths at a pleasant temperature of 45° and enjoy this healthy way to completely detoxify your body and improve skin texture. Jets of nebulized water and perfumed essences make the aromatherapy shower the perfect place in which to dedicate a little time to yourself, or lie comfortably in our outdoor whirlpool and take deep breaths of the tranquillity and sheer beauty around you.

The quality of service and particular attention to detail, make any stay an enriching and prestigious experience. All hotel guests may use the swimming pool; dive in beneath azure skies and relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the famous 'crete', geological formations typical of this part of the province of Siena.

Facilities include satellite TV, telephone, bar, tv lounge, excursions, horse riding, wine tasting,
access for the physically impaired ,reading room, safe, hair dryer, baby sitting (on request)
solarium, radio, credit cards accepted, laundry service, mini bar, central heating, swimming pool, restaurant, air conditioning, garden, Turkish bath, whirlpool, aromatherapy shower and mountain bikes (some facilities may be payable locally).

Please note that the pool is open from 1 May until 30 September but these dates may be subject to change according to the weather.

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PRICES 2010 - prices shown are PER PERSON, per night
Dates

Standard

Deluxe

Junior Suite

Suite

1 March - 31 May

82 €

97 €

113 € 

133 €

1 June - 30 September

97 €

113 €

133 € 

163 €

1 October - 21 December

82 €

97 €

113 € 

133 €

Half board supplement

29 € per person, per night

Palio supplement (2/7-16/8)

30 € per person, per night during dates shown

We are pleased to offer a range of special offers at the Castello Leonina, so there is bound to be something to suit everyone!

  • 4 nights for the price of 3 subject to availability
  • 7 nights for the price of 6 subject to availability

Offers are subject to availability and cannot be combined.

Bookings and further information: e-mail: booking@directtuscany.com. For your convenience, payments for this property can be made in sterling via directTuscany

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  Yes, with jacuzzi & wellness centre
Onsite or Aciano, 1km
Asciano 1km
Asciano 1km or Siena, 14km
Florence 115km or Pisa 173km
Livorno 181km
3 nights
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