Although 2010 has already begun, Gaia and I are reviewing the past year to enable us to understand whether our opinions of Borgo Grondaie’s strong points, are the same opinions as the people who choose to stay with us.
We have always focussed our attention on a few goals:
- a professional staff, who are willing to share their knowledge of our local region with guests
- a scrupulous attention to the cleaning of rooms and public places. An example we can offer is the impeccable cleaning of the pool, aided through the research of hygienic products which have low impact on the environment
- rooms and apartments with comfortable and functional furniture with a Tuscan style
- daily care to all green spaces around Borgo Grondaie in order to guarantee our guests lovely breaks in the open air, enjoying a glass of wine at our salt water pool or reading a book sitting down under an oak shade
- a delicious buffet breakfast with high quality food products served inside the familiar atmosphere of the reception and breakfast room during the winter or on the terrace in front of the reception on summer days
- a guarantee that all information published on our web site has been checked with the greatest integrity and a further guarantee for attention given to all personal details transmitted to you at reservation time
- a free wireless area dedicated to our guests
How can we ensure we manage to achieve our goals? We regularly check our main social network Trip advisor but also on Venere as well as Booking. We also read in detail the information given to us on the form we request our guests to fill in at departure time.
This is the information we have gathered together to share with you, for your guaranteed comfort in staying with us at Borgo Grondaie.
from Booking.com
March 2009
The staff was friendly, the site is very pretty sitting on five acres, there was a washing machine and a line to dry clothes outside. The breakfast was included with the room and the baked goods were delicious. This place is best for someone with a car who wants to see more of Tuscany than just Siena. It is a little out of the way (about a 20 minute walk to the center of Siena) and not close to any restaurants. There a great grocery at the bottom of the hill though which has an excellent selection of breads, cheeses, sliced meats and wine. If the weather is nice one could take this back to the hotel and sit outside for dinner or lunch.
April 2009
This small hotel has a delightful atmosphere. It is set in a spacious garden on a hillside just outside the centre of Siena. It provides a peaceful oasis to return to at the end of a busy day.
from Venere.com
June 2009
Of all the accommodation we stayed at during our recent trip to Europe, Borgo Grondaie was the best overall. The room itself was spacious, impeccably clean throughout and well appointed. We also enjoyed a private balcony with views to the ancient city of Siena. The breakfast was befitting of a banquet and consisted of the freshest of local produce. The large gardens and pool area were great to experience after a hot day visiting the many fantastic tourist sites that Siena has to offer. The staff of Borgo Grondaie also deserve a special mention. We would certainly stay there again.
September 2009
We would definitely recommend the Hotel Borgo Grondaie and would certainly stay there again. The hotel is very charming, clean and accommodating. The front desk helped us with many things, including obtaining a reservation for the Uffizi art museum for our day trip into Florence (which proved to be a big time saver) and securing a reservation for our Brunello di Montalcino wine tour. They were also very helpful in giving us information and tips for when we went into Siena. Although the hotel is not in the heart of Siena it is not far to the city walls and is very easy to get there. We chose to visit the nearby market to get some food and wine, and decided to make ourselves dinner a couple of nights which was a very nice change of pace that would not have been possible at other hotels. All in all, I would tell someone considering this hotel to book it without hesitation.
from Tripadvisor.com
November 2009
My husband and I just returned from our trip to Tuscany a few days ago and we stayed at Borgo Grondaie for one night in Siena. The hotel is beautiful! Quiet, the staff/service is excellent, great breakfast, free WIFI and a computer to use. The rooms are spacious, very clean, quiet and the bed is moderately comfy (typical for Europe).
However, the walk into the center of town is at least 2 miles uphill. The hotel does have parking, so if you have a car, then this is the place to stay. There is no parking inside the medieval village walls, so it's best to leave your car in the parking lot at the hotel, then take a taxi into the village. If you are in good shape, the walk back to the hotel is ok, mostly downhill.
I felt as though one night in Siena was enough, so even without a car, I might stay here again. If you are staying a few days and have a kitchen, this is also a great place because there is a grocery store very convenient!!
If you are going to San Gim, or Volterra, I would rent a car at Hertz in Siena and make SURE you get a GPS, you will regret it if you don't.
So, generally I have only positive things to say about this hotel, except for the walk uphill into town.
December 2009
Just returned from this Hotel. Stayed for 4 nights with my wife and had a great time.
All the staff was always friendly and very helpful.
One of the cleanest Hotels i have ever been. And not only our Room, but was perfectly cleaned all the complex.
Plenty of hot water in our room at all times and a great breakfast every morning with big variety and great quality products. It was very cold outside but our room was always very warm as the heating was very efficient.
Good located to visit Toscane, in a quiet place with a super market nearby for all your needs.
That was the best escape for me and my wife.
Our Next time in Italy will also be a next time in Borgo Grandaie.
Thanks for everything and keep up the good work.
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