Relais Santa Chiara Hotel San Gimignano

Name: Relais Santa Chiara Hotel
Address: Via Giacomo Matteotti, 15, San Gimignano, 意大利

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At a glance: 4-star · Since 1991 · Renovated 2015 · 41 rooms

Near: Porta San Giovanni · 6 min walk

Guests love: Breakfast · Restaurant

In the historical district of San Gimignano, the hotel sits within a 15-minute walk of the Historical Torture Museum and Museum San Gimignano 1300. Casa e Torre Campatelli is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away, and the Ornithological Museum is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the property. Porta San Giovanni is a 6-minute walk, Torre e Casa Campatelli and Parco della Rocca are each 9 minutes away, and Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca, Torre Grossa - San Gimignano Musei and Piazza della Cisterna are all a 10-minute stroll.

A seasonal outdoor pool and bicycle rentals keep guests active, while complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a lobby fireplace add comfort. The Tuscan-style building houses all of these.

The snack bar and deli offer a quick bite, and room service operates during limited hours. Drinks are available at the bar, lounge, or poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Dry cleaning and laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff are on hand. A roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged, and self parking is available onsite.

All 41 air-conditioned rooms come with minibars, complimentary wireless internet, and satellite programming. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and bidets. Safes, desks, and daily housekeeping are provided.

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Check-in15:00
Check-out10:00
Front desk24 hr
Breakfast
Pets allowed
Extra bedsUp to 1

Check-in requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Children: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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The library

Room types

Double rooms
Suites
Rooms with a view

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aidanl580

4/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

Fantastic location - wonderful views, nice pool. large terrace off the room (front rooms only) - but small bedroom and small bathroom (bathrooms are fine, and clean, but need upgrading to suit the quality of the rest of the hotel)

Paul Cummins

4/5

Google· 4 months ago

This hotel is in an idylic location. It is a very relaxed atmosphere . The staff are lovely. Breakfast excellent selection If you want a decent size room dont book the economy they are very very small and cramped. But overall lovely hotel in a wonderful location . Lovely swimming pool 10 minute walk from the town . Very near public transport if you want to use it

Carron Sass

3/5

Google· 3 months ago

Lovely rural setting a short walk from San Gimignano's medieval walls, and the breakfast buffet was genuinely brilliant. The hotel itself is looking a bit dated and we found the staff a little disorganised — we had to query a couple of drinks that had been added to our final bill by mistake, which was easily sorted but worth double-checking your own bill. Enjoyed our stay overall thanks to the location and the town itself.

JennieC17

5/5

Tripadvisor· 4 months ago

What a lovely hotel. We had one of the superior doubles with a view but I think some of the basic rooms are very small, which is ideal if you're only staying for one night as part of a wider trip. The pool area is lovely and the views are stunning and only a 10 minute walk into the walled city.

H.K.

1/5

Google· 4 months ago

I highly recommend avoiding this hotel. While the balcony offers a stunning view, it’s larger than the room itself, which is so cramped that it’s impossible to open a suitcase without feeling claustrophobic. The bed was incredibly hard—like sleeping on a rock—resulting in back pain and headaches that made it nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep. Overall, the experience was disappointing and not worth the price. Save your money and find a more comfortable place to stay!

oxfordmerlin

2/5

Tripadvisor· 5 months ago

Your hotel overall was OK, but you have some issues to look at. The first day sunbathing around the swimming pool, it was a shame that the grass under us had not been cut. It looked really messy for what is supposedly a four star hotel. Your Wi-Fi was intermittent at best. We were totally fed up with letting you know every morning that the hot water was not hot enough, eventually on the final day you looked into this and we had hot water for our baths and showers. Also little things, such as over breakfast the vessels were not monitored, so bacon ran out, scrambled egg ran out, milk ran out of the coffee machine, one of the coffee machines was only delivering tepid warm coffee. All of these things had to be pointed out to your staff by us. We made your staff aware of all of these issues at the time and what would be nice, knowing this, would have been perhaps a discount on our bar bill when we left. Overall a disappointing stay. It could’ve been so much better! My points above are meant to be totally constructive. Others will probably not mention these issues to you, and then vote with their feet are not return. Big shame as your Hotel has so much potential.

Lynn Simonye

5/5

Google· 2 months ago

The location was perfect for walking into the town center (uphill exercise) or for driving adventures during the day. It was very quiet, nestled into a quiet residential neighborhood. A lovely respite after touring all day!

Response from the property

Dear Lynn, Thank you for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with future travelers. We are delighted that you enjoyed our peaceful location and found it to be the perfect base for exploring the town and the surrounding area. While the walk back from the center does include a bit of an uphill climb, we're pleased it was worth it for the tranquility and beautiful setting that await our guests at the hotel. It's also a pleasure to know that you appreciated the quiet atmosphere, the views, and the service provided by our team. Creating a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing is exactly the experience we hope to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay and more adventures in the region.

KellyJ0914

5/5

Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

Very comfortable room and bed and we loved our balcony! The breakfast every morning was perfect and we really enjoyed relaxing by the pool.

Where can I eat near Relais Santa Chiara Hotel?

Ristorante Pizzeria Fuori Porta is about a 5 minute walk away and serves Tuscan cuisine, and Ristorante Da Graziano is even closer at 130 metres. Trattoria Rigoletto, Osteria San Giovanni and Bel Soggiorno are all within a short stroll, and Pasticceria Armando e Marcella covers coffee and pastries. In the historic centre you also have Dondoli, Enoteca di Vinorum, D! Vineria and Locanda Sant'Agostino. The hotel serves breakfast daily and light lunches on the terrace in warmer months. For anything further afield, a taxi or ride-hailing car is the easy way to reach other spots around San Gimignano.

What is the area around Relais Santa Chiara Hotel like?

The hotel sits just outside San Gimignano's medieval walls, about 400 metres from the town centre, in a quiet spot facing the Tuscan countryside. Porta San Giovanni, the old town gate, is a 6 minute walk, and from there the lanes lead up to Piazza della Cisterna and the towers in around 10 minutes. Torre e Casa Campatelli and Parco della Rocca are both a 9 minute walk, and the Museo San Gimignano 1300 and Galleria Continua sit close to the walls. Several restaurants are within a few minutes on foot, including Ristorante Da Graziano, Enjoy and Ristorante Pizzeria Fuori Porta. It is a calm, green-edged base with the historic centre easily reached on foot.

How do I get to Relais Santa Chiara Hotel from the airport or main train station?

The nearest airport is Florence (Peretola), about 66 km away, and Pisa International is roughly 58 km from the hotel. The closest train station is Poggibonsi/San Gimignano, about 6.2 miles (10 km) away, with Certaldo also nearby. From Poggibonsi station, take a local bus to San Gimignano, then it is a short walk or taxi to Via Giacomo Matteotti 15. By car, leave the Firenze-Siena motorway at Poggibonsi Nord and follow signs for San Gimignano, continuing straight at the roundabout and turning left onto Via Matteotti. A pre-booked transfer or taxi from either airport is the simplest door-to-door option.

What's there to do near Relais Santa Chiara Hotel in the evening?

In the evening, walk six minutes to Porta San Giovanni and nine to Parco della Rocca, both easy strolls from the hotel. Continue nine minutes to Torre e Casa Campatelli or ten to Piazza della Cisterna, where the town is lovely after dark. For dinner, Ristorante Da Graziano is 130 m away, Ristorante Pizzeria Fuori Porta 340 m, and Trattoria Rigoletto 510 m. The hotel's own pool bar is a relaxed spot for a drink before or after. For anything further, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the simple option.

Is Relais Santa Chiara Hotel a good base for exploring San Gimignano?

Yes, the hotel sits just outside the medieval walls, with Porta San Giovanni a 6 minute walk away and the Torre e Casa Campatelli and Parco della Rocca both 9 minutes on foot. Piazza della Cisterna and the Palazzo Comunale with the Pinacoteca and Torre Grossa are about a 10 minute walk, and the Fonti Medievali around 13 minutes. That puts the whole historic centre within a short stroll, so you can leave the car and explore on foot. For wider Tuscany, Siena and Florence are each roughly an hour away by car, and the Poggibonsi station is about 6.2 miles from the hotel for train connections. It works well as a base both for the town itself and for day trips across the region.

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