"Located on the northern edge of Siena's medieval city wall, the Hotel Minerva is a budget hotel with a convenient location and panoramic views but little character." Full review

"The rooms, while basic, are meticulously clean and have exceptional good beds, particularly helpful for those in need of a hard mattress and a great night’s sleep. " Full review

"Grounded by its delicious dining and warm family welcomes, this merry manor will introduce you to all that is charming and spot-on about the Italian way of life." Full review

"Thirty-five minutes southeast of Siena in a rural corner of Tuscany, this 13th-century stone manor house, built as a resting place for pilgrims en route to Rome, is now a lavish 20-room hotel." Full review

"The 20 individually styled rooms and suites here are stunningly elegant, outfitted with antique furniture, rustic wood-beamed ceilings, heavy crystal chandeliers, and luxurious bathrooms with tubs. " Full review

"The rooms and suites are the equal of any resort hotel in terms of comfort, and in character they’re miles beyond — if you want a taste of old-world Italian aristocracy, this is where you’ll find it." Full review