UNAHOTELS Palazzo Mannaioni Toscana

This charming family-friendly hotel is located in Montaione, just 2 minutes’ walk from the town centre, where guests will find a range of bars, pubs and shopping opportunities. Links to the public transport network can be found at Castelfiorentino train station, 10 km away. San Gimignano lies just 19 km from the accommodation and the cities of Florence and Pisa lie 60 km and 50 km away, respectively.Built in 1500, this historical hotel is housed in a 16th-century mansion and comprises 27 rooms in total. Fully air-conditioned, it welcomes guests into a lobby with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, safe, cloakroom and lift access. There is a TV lounge and a hairdressing salon on site, while dining options include a café, bar and restaurant. Business guests will appreciate the conference facilities and wireless Internet access, and room and laundry services are also available.Each room is unique thanks to the character of a private residence having been maintained. The furnishings are characteristically Tuscan with carefully chosen wooden furniture. Several rooms have exposed beams and traditional Tuscan flooring featuring the original terracotta tiles, and the rest feature unique frescoes and hardwood floors. Some rooms overlook the roofs of Montaione's historic town centre, providing guests with an incredibly romantic view, while others look out onto the meticulously landscaped Italian-style garden and swimming pool. All rooms come equipped with double or king-size beds, a direct dial telephone, a safety deposit box, minibar, ironing set, Internet access, satellite/cable TV and individually regulated air conditioning and heating units. Furthermore, all rooms feature a private balcony or terrace as standard.Guests can take a refreshing dip in the elegantly shaped outdoor pool, complete with hydro-massage jets, or just relax with a drink from the poolside snack bar by the water’s edge. Sun loungers, parasols and towels are provided free of charge. Active types can try their hand at horse riding, tennis or biking nearby, and fans of the fairway should head to the golf course, situated just a 10-minute drive from the accommodation.Guests will enjoy dining at the hotel’s well-known restaurant ‘De' Mannaioni’, built from the old oil-mill, with an arched roof illuminated by a unique lighting system, and marvellous red-brick vaults. Here guests can sample typical Tuscan recipes prepared with modern techniques. During high season the famous winery is opened, dug out from the cellar of the Palazzo Mannaioni and still featuring its original vaults. Wine tastings, as well as lunches and dinners, can be organised at the winery.American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment at this establishment.By car from Milan and Florence: take the A1 motorway exit at Firenze Scandicci and then take the Fi-Pi-Li Superstrada. Exit at Ginestra Fiorentina and follow the signs to Montespertoli, Castelfiorentino, Montaione. The hotel is located approximately 30 km from the Ginestra Fiorentina exit. From Rome: take the A1 motorway towards Florence, exit at Bettolle and follow the signs for Siena. After about 50 km take the Siena-Firenze Superstrada and exit at Poggibonsi Nord. Follow the signs for San Gimignano, then after San Gimignano follow the signs for Castelfiorentino and Gambassi Terme. Before reaching Gambassi Terme turn left for Montaione. The hotel is located approximately 20 km from the Superstrada exit.