Relais La Costa Historical Residence  

In Monteriggioni, just outside Siena — roughly 14 km from Siena Cathedral and Piazza del Campo. A restored historic residence that makes a smart base for Tuscan day trips, including excursions to Florence sights like Piazzale Michelangelo, Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio.

This Tuscan-style dimora storica features just 9 individually furnished rooms with a boutique vibe. Expect memory-foam beds layered with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars, LCD TVs and bathrooms stocked with designer toiletries and bidets.

Pamper-yourself spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, plus a hot tub, sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar. Concierge and wedding services on site, complimentary wireless internet, limo/town-car options and airport/train transfer services (surcharge), plus laundry/dry-cleaning.

Business center, conference space and a meeting room, with complimentary wireless internet to keep you connected.

La Sosta del Viandante serves local Tuscan cuisine in a bar/lounge setting; room service is available during limited hours. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:00 AM, and drinks are available at the poolside bar.