Hotel Minerva - Siena

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2008

Very good location, especially if you travel by car. Ask for a room with view, as we did, and you will enjoy the magnificent view of Siena. Breakfast was ok, the room was small but clean and the staff gave us great information about the area. The extra charge of 10 € per night for the parking was reasonably priced. We would definetely stay there again.

Guest name: CK, Greece

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Mar 2008

Nicely situated for visiting the main historic part of Siena

Guest name: DS, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2008

Very pleasant stay with lovely outlook from room. Some noise from neighbouring room and hotel undergoing refurbishment, otherwise an excellent stay.

Guest name: Robert Rutherford, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Short uphill walk from hotel to town. Easy to get around from hotel. Good location to train station. Good view of Siena from window.

Guest name: Stephen Rice, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Front desk people were pleasant and helpful. Rooms were very clean and patio was pleasant as well, (see photos in separate e-mail). Having free internet access was added value for me to email children, check credit card tranactions as they occurred during our trip and be able to pay bills as we recived them in our e-mail account. Breakfasts were adequate and up to snuff with other Italian hotels we stayed at on this trip. Be prepared for a lot of uphill walking. We ate our way through Italy but didn't gain a pound because of the walking.

Guest name: Peter Augusta, USA

Average rating:  2.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

It was hard to find a hotel within the old city walls so we made this choice. Services not good and room walls paper thin you could hear people snoring in the next room. Dont recommend unless you are looking for a cheap stay with basic services in the old city

Guest name: Arthur Brotherhood, Australia

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

I had specifically requested a room with a balcony and the request was met - the balcony had a wonderful view over Siena - beautiful place to sit and watch the sunset!!

Guest name: MH, Ireland

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Nice reception-staff slowly service at breakfast.

Guest name: Harry Schuch, Netherlands

Average rating:  3.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

NO ES UN HOTEL,MAS BIEN SE TRATA DE UN ALBERGUE.HABITACIONES PEQUEÑAS,MUY SENCILLAS Y ANTIGUAS.EL PRECIO NO ES ACORDE CON EL SERVICIO Y CALIDAD DEL ESTABLECIMIENTO.SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR MUCHO MEJOR AL MISMO PRECIO.EL DESAYUNO ES LIMITADO,NO REPONEN LO CONSUMIDO Y EL PERSONAL BASTANTE ANTIPATICO.NO HAY GARAJE EN EL HOTEL AUNQUE LO PONGA EN LA WEB,HAY UNO DE PAGO Y ES CARO,ADEMÁS NO TE DEJAN APARCAR EN LAS PLAZAS QUE HAY DELANTE MISMO DEL HOTEL,COSA INCOMPRENSIBLE SIENDO HUESPEDES DEL MISMO....

Guest name: MH, Spain

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

This was our 2nd visit to Minerva and this was even better than before. They have a wonderful breakfast. The hotel is a moderate walk from the Campo and Duomo, but not too out of the way. Parking is available on the street (sometimes) or in a nearby ramp for 7 Euro per day. Access to the hotel is easy from the Ponte Ovile entry to Siena. Staying at Minerva is not cheap, but compared to hotel rates in Rome, this is quite a value. Also quite convenient for day-trips from Siena into the Tuscan countryside.

Guest name: WM, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Really enjoyed Siena and Hotel Minerva was a perfect base. Suggest book garage if arriving by car as we did, it is very convenient. We had room #5 with a large balcony and great view.

Guest name: KP, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

located on a busy street, however we got a room with a beautiful balcony and view of Siena convenient location if traveling by car

Guest name: PS, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Aug 2007

My favorite hotel in Siena. Common rooms beautiful; staff always pleasant and helpful; continental breakfast excellent. Rooms have outstanding view of city.

Guest name: Samuel DeRuntz, USA

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

A comfortable hotel located fairly conveniently for the city of Siena and about 20 minutes walk from the railway station. Our Superior Double had the advantage of a private terrace area, affording good views towards the city. Public areas spacious but a little bland. In-room air-conditioning not overly efficient. Buffet breakfast adequate rather than outstanding and heavily reliant on self-service.

Guest name: Vernon Kinrade, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2007

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Guest name: AF, Spain

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Father and Son

stayed in Aug 2007

A large hotel just inside the city walls and only 300 metres from the railway station. The rooms were good and the view we had from ours was great. Breakfast was average and while the reception staff were excellent some of the other staff were less helpful. The maps could be more helpful. We did not realise just how easy it was to get from the station to the hotel and had a much longer taxi ride as a result. On the positive siena is a great city with some excellent restaurants and the hotel is very coneniently situated to get to these.

Guest name: William Franklin, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.6

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jul 2007

On arrival, the night desk clerk, Mr. Moreno was extremely rude. We are seaseoned travelers and are quite familiar with the customary procedure of giving our passports at the time of registration to the fornt desk. As such, when asked, we gave our passports to the abovenamed clerk on arrival. Two hours later, when we requested to get our passports back, he refused to return them to us, stating that he did not have time to complete the registration and that, he was going to keep the passports in his possession until the following day. In the meantime, he had simply left our passports in an unsecured area on the front desk within the reach of any passers by. When we demanded that he should complete the registration and return the passport to us that night so they do not get lost, Mr. Moreno got quite apprehensive and actually forced the passports out of my hand and threatened to call the police. I invited him that he should call the police to resolve the problem. Due to our insistance, he returned the passports by throwing them in front of us. That incidence left a nasty taste in our mouth which did not go away until we left the hotel two days later. Language was definitely not a barrier or excuse.Despite the courtesy of the remaining staff, our experience was definitively tarnished by our experience at the time of arrival. I will never recommend this hotel to anyone.

Guest name: MB, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jul 2007

Great accommodations, awesome view of Siena, extremely clean with great amenities - good quality for the price of the room. Staff was very professional and accommodating.

Guest name: Leslie Gremillion, USA

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2007

Not in the heart of the old city, but only an enjoyable 10 minute-walking from the Campo, and very practicle to reach the station (10 minutes.) Very professional, very nice welcome. Nice hotel for couples and children, less fun for backpackers but still very comfortable, nice view on the old city if you get a room at the back. Do not miss Siena!

Guest name: Frederic Cuvelier, Belgium

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2007

I would certainly recommend staying at Minerva Hotel if you are traveling to Siena. The hotel is only a pleasant walk from Piazza del Campo and conveniently close to public transportation. There is a garage for a fee, and there is limited free parking in front of the hotel (don't count on it). Free internet on a single computer at the lobby is also welcome. Note that the rooms are pretty simple and spartan, but clean and efficient. Ask for a room in the back, the view is pretty.

Guest name: TT, USA

Average rating:  2.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

Location too far away from center but good access to train station. Rooms were small and stark but clean. Reception staff helped us immensly with computer needs. We were able to get use of desk computer in reception desk area!

Guest name: James Bramich, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

very convenient location. At thetime of our stage road works made road access to the hotel difficult.

Guest name: RG, New Zealand

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2007

good friendly staff, good location ,overall excelent

Guest name: FM, Australia

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2007

Very good hotel, very quiet if you ask a room on the back (see pix for nice view) : some have a nice terrace. Rooms apparently recently revonated, good bed. Web access in the lobby. About 10' walk from Piazza del Campo. A few parking places in front of the hotel if you are lucky enough.

Guest name: Nicolas RAFFIN, France

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2007

If you feel you need to stay in Siena the Minerva provides a decent location at a reasonable price. My suggestion would be to pay a little extra for a superior room. This will give you a patio that overlooks the old city. Roberto at the front desk was very nice and accomodating to our requests. The breakfast was nice and overall the hotel was clean. It doesn't have that quaint feel of the small inns that you typically see in Tuscany but if you are looking for more of a standard hotel Minerva will do just fine. Siena is a must see city but were I doing Italy again, I would stay in one of the smaller Tuscany cities and see Siena as a day trip.

Guest name: Susan Hurlburt, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2007

Was a bit difficult to find by car, but the great staff made up for that. Had parking on the street right out front. Staff took bags to our room. We were given great advice were to eat. Hotel offered a nice continental breakfast in a spacious room. Our room was large and we got one of only a few with a veranda/deck as I'd requested. only a few slight problems, the room was a bit cold with it's marble floors and the centralized heating didn't come on until 5:30. The biggest drawback had to be the extremely low water pressure in the shower. Great price of ONLY 70 Euro a night! The view, staff and stay were all GREAT!

Guest name: Matthew Lacey, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Mar 2007

Really enjoyed staying at this hotel found room to be very clean and spacious for a single room a really nice place to stay, a word of warning do there are two types of room as I overheard complaints of a room some people were staying in complaining of old furtinure etc. the anser being there are supier class rooms which I got so I would suggest you pay the extra and you will not be disapointed.

Guest name: Laurence Whelan, Ireland

Average rating:  3.8

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Apr 2007

Although the hotel is in a quiet area and we had a wonderful terrace, the walls were paper-thin so it was noisy at night. The distance from railroad station to hotel was mis-quoted. The rooms were OK although if you have to stay there, recommend you get a room with a terrace. Location of hotel in relationship to the town center was a short 10 minute walk (up hill). Breakfast was fine but not out of the ordinary.

Guest name: JR, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2007

We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Minerva. The staff was very helpful and the view from our room was wonderful.

Guest name: Robert Gilliam, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Mar 2007

My "Single Superior" room on the lower level was a double room. When I raised the shutter, I was delighted to find access to a lovely little terrace overlooking a small valley. The room was clean and quiet, but while the bedroom was heated, the bathroom was not. Reception staff were very helpful when asked for assistance, but did not think to tell me that the clocks were altering during my stay, or that the trains would be on strike that weekend. The breakfast buffet was not as good as other hotels I stayed at on my tour, but it was adequate, and the coffee was excellent. The hotel is located within easy walking distance of the Duomo and Il Campo, and is also near the bus terminal (very useful when the trains aren't running!).

Guest name: June Punnett, Canada

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2007

The noise from people over us and on either side was pretty evident.Other than that we were pleased with the room which seemed like an upgrade with the veranda outside our room. Directions from SR2 or autostrada would be helpful. Also, we were much closer to old Siena than we originally thought. Good location.

Guest name: Susan Layne, USA

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Was unsure where I had entered Siena area so finding area of hotel a little difficult. Signs did appear a few blocks away. Parking in hotel space was convenient as was the hotel in relation to central points of interest. The twin room was a little cramped, but bathroom was spacious. View was into a residential area with vegetable gardens and a nice homey feeling. Free internet never did work, but there is a small internet shop about 3 blocks away walking toward center.

Guest name: Tom Foster, USA

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Mother and adult daughter

stayed in Feb 2007

Location is very good for both train and bus stations...and Il Campo...an easy walk to all. Service, especially at breakfast, could have been better. Breakfast was very basic and you need to get there early for full choice of breads! Excellent coffee!

Guest name: Natalie Lyons, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.8

Guest type: 

stayed in Jan 2007

rooms could use a spruce up such as carpet instead of cold cracked 'marble' also they could use some nice reproduction paintings on the walls...if the notice on the door is correct re rates that can be charged then the high season prices are way too expensive...off season in january we found the rates a bit on the expensive side still given what one can find in not so far off Florence for the same period. (this hotel is in Siena, also in Tuscany) jhb toronto canada

Guest name: JB, Canada

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2005

This hotel was very plain but perfect for us as it had a parking garage right next door so our car was close by for day trips. While it's a steep walk up to the center of town, it was still very close and a good value.

Guest name: Dennis Campbell, USA

Average rating:  3.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2006

We have agreed to pay more in order to get a more spacious room and one that fronts the old city. We have been given a small room at -1 floor that has a view to a wall. After complaining, they changed our room to a more spacious room with old city view, but still on -1 floor. The room was a smoking room and it was hard to sleep there due to the strong smoke smell. We asked to change it, but the porter claimed that this is the last room available and it was at 16:00 !! Of course he lied. The breakfast was very basic. Bread and marmelade. No eggs, nor cheese or ham. The service at the breakfast - very bad.

Guest name: David Rawet, Israel

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2006

Comparing the cost of room versus United States standards the cost was a little high, but for European rooms it was an average cost. If you expect the Embassy Suites you'll be disappointed, if you expect a the normal European room you'll be happy. The rooms were a little small but neat, clean and quite acceptable. The area was nice and quiet and we had a great view. Location to the train station was excellent and the hotel was easy to drive to and had ample parking available. We also liked the location for it was a nice and short walk to Il Campo. The hotel staff was very helpful. Breakfast is included and was a nice light breakfast with very good croisants. Overall...I would definitely stay there again! I recommend Minverva to anyone.

Guest name: Robert Lynch, USA

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Excellent but book advance for the top floors, as the basement offer little scenic view.

Guest name: BG, Singapore

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

This hotel is located just within one of the city gates. It is easy to find, but a 10 to 15 minute walk to the Campo. The staff is very helpful, suggested several good restaurants including a non-tourist local restaurant at our request. Breakfast is included and is excellent with much variety. The room was large and clean. Our room had a huge balconey/patio which overlooked the city. It was marvelous. We sat at the table on the patio and enjoyed the quietness. However, when in the room we could hear conversation and running water from the adjacent rooms. This is the second time we visited Siena and both times enjoyed the city. The hotel arranged a wonderful day trip to visit wineries in Chianti (extra $$) which was delightful.

Guest name: Roger Addison, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

Hotel molto valido e raccomandabile. Comodo per la presenza di garage privato, anche se a pagamento e per la relativa vicinanza al centro storico, vietato alle auto.

Guest name: FRANCESCO CAPPABIANCA, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Hi!Me and my husband stayed att Minerva for two nights in oktober. This was our first time at Minerva and at Sienna too, more precisely. We warmly recommend this place! Everything was perfect in relation to the price! The wiev from our therass was excellent especially at night and early morning! The breakfast contained what you needed and the staff was serviceminded!

Guest name: Kerstin Hill Svensson, Sweden

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Oct 2006

We only stayed here the one night in passing so we could see Siena, and I would certainly recommend it. If booking on Venere, I would ask in the comments box for a room with a terrace, we did, and we got one (at no extra price). The terrace is nearly as big as the room and has beautiful views over the city. The hotel is situated about a ten minute pleasant walk from the centre, it has secure underground parking (for 9 euros for 24 hrs - good value, as quite often in Italy, most the staff were friendly and efficient, but one or two were a bit sullen (the breakfast waiter with the silver hair!). The hotel is clean, new, bright, and has free internet access in the foyer. The breakfast was very good, but not quite as big a selection as I have had in many other Italian hotels. There is a smashing pizzeria right over the road, big portions, good value, friendly staff. We loved Siena, and would recommend this hotel. We enjoyed a good look round the shops, back to freshen up, then a couple of bottles of red wine sat in the beautiful Piazza Il Campo, followed by a spot of late night pasta at the pizzeria over the hotel (we got the munchies ;-)

Guest name: StJohn Griffiths, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

One night stay. Hotel up the hill from station, easy walk. Taxis hard to find, can use bus.

Guest name: RS, Australia

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2006

We had a very pleasant stay at Monerva. It was well located for the things we were interested in seeing and doing in Siena. Only one minor criticism: I found the bed to be very hard and experienced some discomfort in sleeping as a result. Calvin Lake

Guest name: CL, Canada

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The hotel was situated half way between the bus and train stations which was ideal for us, an easy walk to both. Situated at the historic town wall, the setting and balcony views were great. Good location to walk and see the historic sites of Siena.

Guest name: KK, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Travelled with sister

stayed in Sep 2006

This is a delightful hotel. We had lovely views of the old city from our room and it was an easy walk up the hill from the train station. Walking to the Campo was also extremely easy, taking only about 10 minutes. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to others.

Guest name: Kathleen Baldwin, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

All sites in the city within walking distance and a good starting point for car trips in the vicinity. Very convenient to have a garage.

Guest name: Adriaan Van Der Heijden, Netherlands

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jul 2006

The hotel is quite near to the railway station (about 15 min. to walk) and also close to the city (about 20 min. to walk to the Piazza del Campo). The bus-station is nearby. The room I had was small but confortable, with a wonderful view on the old city. The bathroom was really small but it was enough for me. The only problem I had, was the poor soundproofing of the rooms. If you have neighbours who don't care wich time of night it is, it's a problem. Also the cleaning-staff made lot of noise and one day, wanted to clean my room in the afternoon at 4 while I was taking a nap. Generally the staff was, with some few exceptions, unfriendly. Breakfast was good. There is a computer in the lobby, where you can enter the internet for free. Still I would recommend this accomodation because of the good location an the good price (I payed 62 € per day)

Guest name: Christina Schwarz, Germany

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2006

Good Hotel near Siena. Not enought available places in the car parking. 10 minutes walk to the Palio places. Poor breakfast (quality choice).

Guest name: Christophe HOUZE, France

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2006

Our room had a small balcony with good views over 'Old Siena' and this enhanced our stay. The hotel was a short, manageable walk from the historic centre, though someone with walking difficulties might find it a bit steep. We loved Siena and would stay at the hotel again. Good value. Accurate website.

Guest name: Jean Kellie, United Kingdom