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Description |
The Hotel La Vecchia Cartiera is a converted 13th century paper mill with arched windows set in the Tuscan town of Colle di Val d'Elsa, 18 kilometres from Siena. The guestrooms are simply decorated in neutral colours with wooden furnishings and some offer views of the old town. Room amenities include air conditioning, television, Internet connections, Internet connections, telephones, and minibars. The hotel's rustic restaurant, Restaurant La Cartiera, serves traditional Tuscan dishes throughout the day. Those on business can make use of the conference rooms with business services and catering facilities. Guests can also relax in front of the television in the lobby, or enjoy a drink in the 24 hour bar equipped with a pool table. Other amenities include a 24 hour front desk, round the clock room service, and onsite parking (fee). Those wishing to explore the area, can use the hotel's tour assistance service or ask the multilingual staff for local information. The hotel lies approx. 250 metres from the main square, from where buses run to Siena, Volterra, which is 25 kilometres away, and Florence, which is 38 kilometres from the hotel. Pisa Airport has its own train station with direct trains to Pisa central station Florence, Lucca and beyond. Guests can catch a train to Poggibonsi and from there take the bus to Colle Val D'Elsa. The hotel is 100 metres from the bus stop.
from the bus stop.
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Hotel Facilities |
Check-in: 1400
Check-out: 1200
In house dining
In house bar
Pets allowed
TV in room
Meeting rooms
Business center
Dry cleaning
Non-smoking rooms
Aiport transportation
Air conditioning
Mini bar
Room service
Car rent desk
Family rooms
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Directions |
From the airport, take the freeway Livorno/Firenze Ovest
Follow signs for Certaldo/Poggibonsi. Exit at Colle Val d'Elsa
Follow directions to the centre. The hotel is nearby the main square
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Nearby Attractions |
Area Attractions: Colle Val Delsa A Visit To Colle Val Delsa Is A Must, Its Most Famous Citizen, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Was The Great Artist architect, Designer Of Palazzo Della Signoria In Florence. Of Etruscan roman Origins, Colle Gave Life To A Free Town Council That Maintained Alternate Alliances With The Powerful Cities Of Florence And Siena, Until It Became A Florentine Governed Town In The 14th Century. Its Position On The River Elsa Made It Rich And Powerful, Thus Allowing The Arts And Crafts To Flourish It Was Also The Birthplace Of Cennino Cennini, Apart From Arnolfo Di Cambio. The Town Is Divided Into Three Parts The Castle The Oldest Part Of Colle, The Borgo Or Village And The Piano Or Plain, Famous Today For Its Glass Industries. Visit The Civic And Religious Art Museum And The R. Bandinelli Archeological Museum In Piazza Del Duomo. The Walk Along Via Del Castello, Through The Ancient Castle Of Piticciano, Passes Fascinating Views Of The Surrounding Countryside Between Medieval Houses, Churches And Towers. S.g. Touring The Chianti Region Siena Visit Siena, Its Main Gothic Monuments And Its Famous Piazza Del Campo Where Every Year On July 2nd And August 16th The World known Palio Horses Racing Takes Place. Visit The Historical Palazzi And Admire The Frescoes Of Important Painters Like Lorenzetti And Simone Martini. The Chianti Visit The Historical Wine Cellars In The Renowned Chianti Area Where You Can Taste The Excellent Wine. Visit The Pievi Small Ancient Monasteries, Small Villages And Ancient Castles Surrounded By Wide Vineyards And Olive Groves. La Val D Elsa From The Medieval Fortress Of Monteriggioni S Castle Travel To Colle Val D Elsa To See The Manufacture Of Its Crystals, And To The Gorgeous Village Of San Gimignano, Dominated By Its Towers, To Admire An Unforgettable View From The Top. The Most Important Crystal Manufactures Are In Colle Val Delsa. Calp, Pramac Lifter.
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