The only five-star luxury hotel within the medieval walled city of Siena. A 17th-century papal palace built by Pope Alexander VII, featuring museum-quality frescoes, medieval tower wine cellar, and panoramic skyline vistas.
Grand Hotel Continental stands as the sole five-star luxury hotel enclosed within the ancient fortified walls of Siena. Commissioned in the 17th century by Pope Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi) as a wedding present for his beloved niece Olimpia, this noble palazzo presides over the pedestrian promenade of Via Banchi di Sopra in the legendary Contrada del Drago (Dragon Ward).
Following a meticulous restoration completed in 2002, hidden 17th-century frescoes by masters of the Tuscan School were brought back to radiant life, while the palace's ancient medieval tower was comprehensively restored. Guests are immersed in authentic Sienese aristocratic history, steps from the world-famous shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the polychrome marble marvel of Siena Cathedral.
With just 51 rooms and suites, Grand Hotel Continental offers unprecedented intimacy, frescoed ceilings, antique terracotta floors, and the extraordinary two-story Panoramic Suite Altana crowned inside the medieval tower.
51 uniquely decorated accommodations featuring original 17th-century frescoes, antique Tuscan furnishings, Carrara and travertine marble bathrooms, and soaring ceilings.
Guest Rooms
Elegantly appointed rooms featuring Italian classical furniture, rustic Tuscan tile or contemporary parquet flooring, and luxurious bathrooms fitted in Carrara marble and travertine with plush bathrobes.
Guest Rooms
Combining aristocratic spaciousness with contemporary comfort. High beamed ceilings, fine drapery, spacious sitting armchairs, and expansive bathrooms in travertine marble with deep soaking tubs.
Signature Terrace
A one-of-a-kind accommodation boasting a private furnished rooftop terrace directly facing the polychrome marble facade and bell tower of Siena Cathedral. Perfect for private alfresco breakfasts and romantic sunsets.
Piano Nobile Suite
Positioned on the piano nobile where the aristocratic family resided. Boasting museum-quality 17th-century ceiling frescoes, soaring ceilings, separate salon, period antiques, and Carrara marble bathrooms.
Royal Tower Suite
The crown jewel of Siena. A two-story royal duplex constructed inside the restored medieval tower at the summit of the palace. Features walls draped in pure silk, terracotta floors, Dragon Contrada marble bath, and 360° vistas.
Exquisite Tuscan flavors revisited in the glass-domed courtyard, paired with rare Tuscan vintages stored within the medieval tower's tuff-stone foundations.
Curated within the historic Sala Gori and the elegant inner courtyard under an illuminated glass cupola. Reinterpreting traditional Tuscan recipes with seasonal local ingredients, handmade pastas, and Chianina beef.
Carved directly into the ancient tuff-stone base of the medieval tower. Houses hundreds of the greatest wines of Italy, including prestigious Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans with daily sommelier tastings.
An intimate, daylight-filled gathering place in the glass-covered Renaissance courtyard of Palazzo Gori Pannilini. Serving artisanal Italian cocktails, afternoon tea, local cured meats, and casual all-day dining.
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