The Secret Of The Tower · Sie471

A small, charming hotel in the medieval heart of Siena, just a short walk from Piazza del Campo
Ref. SIE471
In Siena, there are windows that do not look out onto a street but onto an entire century. From the windows of this residence, the Torre del Mangia rises above the tiled roofs like a sentinel of pinkish brick, and the sounds of the city reach you muffled, almost as if they were a memory. Just one hundred metres from Piazza del Campo, in the oldest and most protected part of this UNESCO World Heritage city, a historic building has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel, now fully operational and ready to welcome a new owner.
A building that has learnt to speak the language of today
Completely renovated in 2023, the building retains its heritage intact: coffered ceilings painted with coats of arms and landscapes, decorated wooden beams, cross vaults that catch the morning light, and fragments of frescoes left to emerge from the walls like pages from an ancient diary. Alongside this heritage, the restoration has introduced a subtle, contemporary touch, featuring oak parquet flooring, understated lighting and clean lines. The spaces are spread over two levels, covering approximately 600 square metres.
The entrance and communal areas
You enter via a stone-paved courtyard, nestled between brick walls and Sienna-coloured plaster, where the noise of the city seems to stop at the threshold. Inside, an elegant reception area, furnished with period pieces, leads through arches and gentle changes in level to the communal lounge – a place for leisurely conversations and afternoons spent planning the next stroll through the city’s districts.
The suites
The hotel currently has six luxury suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom, whilst a seventh suite is nearing completion, bringing the total to 7 rooms and 8 bathrooms. Each room has its own distinct character. In some, a freestanding bath sits in front of the window, turning a bath into a little ritual with a view over the rooftops; in others, the showers are enclosed by backlit onyx walls, which, as evening falls, glow with shades of amber, blue and aqua. Gilded mirrors, antique paintings and upholstered headboards complete a refined yet understated atmosphere. Several rooms offer glimpses of the historic streets and the Torre del Mangia – a rare privilege within the city walls.
A sanctuary of wellbeing
Sheltered from the comings and goings of visitors, a wellness area with a Turkish bath and sauna offers guests a moment of tranquillity, enveloped in light wood and soft lighting. In Siena’s historic centre, where every metre of space is at a premium, a facility of this kind is a rare distinguishing feature.
Comfort and facilities
The property is equipped with air conditioning and heating, high-quality finishes in every room and systems that were recently upgraded. The business is up and running and fully operational, with scope for growth linked to the opening of the seventh suite.
Siena, all year round
Siena is not just a seasonal destination. The university, conferences, weddings, the local cuisine, the major museums and, of course, the Palio attract visitors every month, and the city welcomes around 1.3 million visitors each year. From the hotel’s doorstep, you can walk to the Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo, the Palazzo Chigi Saracini and the finest shops in the city centre, whilst in the evening the shell-shaped square is bathed in golden light just a few steps from the rooms.
Price: €2,700,000