Grand Hotel Continental

OVERVIEW The Grand Hotel Continental is located near Piazza del Campo, the Duomo and within the city’s most exclusive shopping district. This 17th-century Palace features many magnificent treasured frescoes.  ROOM DESCRIPTIONS Rooms are fitted with authentic nineteenth-century furniture in different styles, antique paintings and prints purchased at international auctions, luxurious fabrics of exclusive Italian and French manufacture, The bathrooms are crafted in two tones of travertine stone with tops of Carrara marble. Countless frescoes and decorations of different periods (from the 17th century to the 19th) were brought to light and restored during the refurbishment. Particular importance attaches to the suites on the main floor or piano nobile, some with frescoes, others with a fireplace or gallery. The stupendous Panoramic Suite occupies 2 floors at the top of the Medieval tower of the Palace. DINING Sapordivino Restaurant and Bar The Sapordivino Restaurant is located in the courtyard. The menu focuses on specialties of the Tuscan region with a few excursions into traditional Italian cuisine, the dishes change with the seasons. The Bar is a sophisticated wine bar surrounded by seating area to enjoy drinks pre and after dinner and light snacks. A buffet is served at breakfast each morning offering a vast array of fruits, cereals, cheeses and home made pastries as well as breakfast cooked to order. Sapordivino Wine Cellar The Enoteca Sapordivino occupies one of the most fascinating parts of the hotel: the base of a medieval tower, recently uncovered. Its thick walls protect more than 200 important labels stored in steel racks from floor to ceiling.  RECREATION The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. ·       Golfing ·        Horse riding / rental ·        Bicycle rental ·        Tennis ·        Truffle hunting ·        Wine tasting ·        Thermal baths MEETINGS & CONFERENCES An ideal venue for private functions is the hotel’s Ballroom “Salone delle Feste” decorated with fine frescoes and eighteenth century monochrome decorations. Further function rooms are situated on the ground floor. 4 meeting and conference rooms with banquet capacity of 80 PAX.