Hotel Athena Siena
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Hotel Athena Review
Located a mere 11 minutes' walk from Siena synagogue, the 4-star Hotel Athena is in the historical centre of Siena and only 10 minutes' walk from the medieval bricked square "Piazza del Campo". This Siena hotel boasts views of the city and offers Wi-Fi in the rooms.
A varied buffet breakfast is offered on-site. For Tuscan cuisine, try Antica Osteria da Divo which is an 8-minute walk away.
Thanks to its stunning location in the Siena Historical Center district, the comfortable property is not so far from Historic Centre of Siena. The pet-friendly Athena provides history lovers with proximity to the 13th - century palace "Palazzo Chigi Saracini" (1 km) and Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico (0.8 km).
This accommodation is located 1.1 km from the severe Gothic cathedral "Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico".
The rooms include sound-proofed windows, along with a writing desk for guests' comfort. Also, there is a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making facilities as well as a private safe and smoke detectors provided. The private bathrooms feature a hair dryer and slippers.
Hotel Athena is near a train station and Pozzo bus stop is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
At this hotel, guests can choose from a sun deck and various recreational opportunities. The Athena Siena also features a photocopier and a work desk for those arriving on business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Nicely appointed hip new hotel with fantastic views of the valley.
- Quiet location just 5 minutes' walk from the medieval bricked square "Piazza del Campo".
- Nestled in a busy area surrounded by a valley and a garden.
- Well-equipped and brand-new rooms have cosy bedrooms, plus well enough space, good air-conditioning, and a terrace.
- Some units with perfect decor.
- Complimentary and substantial breakfast available daily with a scrambled egg and a yogurt, to mention but a few.
- A popular rooftop restaurant serves up delicious Tuscan cuisine.
- Terrace bar for soft cocktails and snacks.
- Provides efficient services with a shuttle to the airport.
- Rates are excellent.
- A few minor complaints about a bit small bathrooms.
- A few guests found the breakfast spread not great.
Key Features
- free parking
- free wifi
- restaurant
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- room service
- 24-hour front desk
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- fabulous breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana 740 m (2428 ft)
- Libreria Piccolomini 570 m (1870 ft)
- San Cristoforo 950 m (3117 ft)
- Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico 1.06 km (3478 ft)
- Palazzo Salimbeni 1.11 km (3642 ft)
- National Picture Gallery Siena 530 m (1739 ft)
- Loggia della Mercanzia 840 m (2756 ft)
- Fortezza di Santa Barbara 1.82 km (1.13 mi.)