Hotel San Michele

This 11th-century palace is done in High Renaissance Brunelleschian style with off-white plaster walls and vaulted ceilings accented by arches in gray pietra serena. It's the nicest place to stay in the center of town. The antiques and wood-beamed ceilings in the accommodations maintain the Renaissance effect. None of the rooms are overly spacious, but that just renders ones like no. 250, in the tower, more cozily romantic (and it has great views to boot). The breakfast spread is generous, with fruit and ham, and there are two bar lounges, one of them frescoed, to relax in after dinner at Ristorante Preludio next door (under separate management). Five more large suites, some with a terrace, were completed in 2002.

Fifty meters (164 ft.) from the hotel is a dependence annex with 10 modest-size rooms of wood-beamed ceilings, wrought-iron bed frames, and the same amenities for 100€. They also run the Residence Borgo San Pietro (same phone; www.borgosanpietro.com) 4km (2 1/2 miles) outside town, with 13 apartments each with kitchenette. These rent by the week starting at about 300€ for a double.

Facilities:
Babysitting; bike rental; concierge; room service; smoke-free rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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