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Hotel Certosa di Maggiano vs Villa Scacciapensieri

Both Hotel Certosa di Maggiano and Villa Scacciapensieri are praised by professionals. On balance, Hotel Certosa di Maggiano is the choice of most writers compared to Villa Scacciapensieri. Hotel Certosa di Maggiano has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, DK Eyewitness and Hideaway Report.

Hotel Certosa di Maggiano
Hotel Certosa di Maggiano
8 / 10
Strada di Certosa 82, 53100 Siena
From $379 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Since the 1970s it has been a luxury hotel, adorned with antiques and with a prestigious restaurant, a fine spa, a library and a pool beside the lovely cloisters."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Part of the Relais & Chateaux chain of luxury hotels, this converted monastery lies in the countryside just outside Siena."
Star Service Star Service
"On the outskirts of this ancient city, abutting vineyards, and a long but pleasant stroll from Piazza del Campo, this property occupies the oldest charterhouse in Tuscany." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This stunning former monastery, in a rural setting 1km southeast of the centre, offers large, elegant rooms surrounding the central cloister, beneath the (still functioning) bell tower."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"With the fertile Tuscan countryside beginning almost at the city’s edge, food is the other municipal obsession, with Il Canto de l’Hotel Certosa de Maggiano widely recognised as the city’s top restaurant." Full review
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Villa Scacciapensieri
Villa Scacciapensieri
7 / 10
Via Scacciapensieri 10, 53100 Siena
From $79 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This delightful late 18th-century villa is set on a hill 3.5km (2 miles) from Siena, and from many rooms and the classically landscaped gardens there are sweeping views over the city."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Around 2.5km north of Siena, this 19th-century villa with two annexes is set in formal gardens and has plenty of amenities, including a swimming pool, restaurant... and tennis court." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located in a hilly parkland outside of Siena, this converted 19th-century villa overlooks the city walls and has a wonderful old-world charm."
Star Service Star Service
"It is also one with a reputation for friendly, efficient service, three words that are rarely used together in Italy." Full review