Hotel La Cisterna, San Gimignano
About the Hotel
Rooms at La Cisterna
La Cisterna, housed in a 14th-century building, offers various guestrooms with air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet access, and safes. Rooms include amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms feature views of the medieval square Piazza della Cisterna or the Val d'Elsa countryside. Certain rooms include wood furniture with light colors. Twin/double rooms have private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers. A twin/double room with a balcony offers air conditioning and views. A single room provides air conditioning and a balcony. Rooms overlooking the medieval Cisterna Square are available, as are rooms facing inner courtyards.
Dining at Le Terrazze
Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, Le Terrazze, which specializes in regional cuisine and features al fresco dining. The restaurant offers local cuisine for breakfast from 7:30 AM. The restaurant features light fare and offers a fine Tuscan cuisine. Guests can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. A coffee shop/cafe is available. The Le Terrazze Restaurant-bar is open daily from March to the end of October, serving lunch from 12 PM to 3 PM and dinner from 7 PM to 9:45 PM. The bar is open in the afternoon for aperitifs. Special gluten-free, vegetarian, and children's menus are available. Weddings, baptisms, and private parties of up to 30 people can be hosted upon request.
Leisure and Activities
Hotel La Cisterna guests can enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails. The hotel offers Wi-Fi internet connection in communal areas and features a library. The hotel provides convenient amenities such as concierge services and babysitting/childcare.
Location and Transportation
Hotel La Cisterna is located on the main square of San Gimignano, Piazza della Cisterna, in the historical center. The hotel is 20 minutes by car from Certaldo and 70 km from Peretola (Florence Airport). The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 39 km away. From the North: Take the Autostrada A1 and exit at Firenze- Impruneta. Then get on the Firenze-Siena connection driving towards Siena. Exit at Poggibonsi-Nord and continue for about ten kilometers following the signs for San Gimignano. From the South: Take the Autostrada A1 and exit at Valdichiana following the directions for Siena. Then get on the connection for Firenze-Siena in the direction of Firenze. Exit at Poggibonsi-Nord and continue for ten kilometers following the signs for San Gimignano. From Pisa: Take the Superstrada FI-PI-LI and exit at Pontedera. At Castelfalfi you will find the signs that will lead you to San Gimignano. Exit the FS station at Poggibonsi. Here you will be able to take a taxi or public bus transportation which passes hourly for San Gimignano. Our hotel is approximately 300 meters from the bus stop.
Hotel Services
La Cisterna provides express check-in and express check-out. Additional amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and concierge services. Wi-Fi is available in communal areas. The hotel also offers parking tickets for guests staying longer than one night. Onsite services include a coffee shop/cafe. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock