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ROME ROME

D’Inghilterra This used to be the guest Sole al Pantheon In an unbeatable location
accommodation for the Torlonia palace and a opposite the Pantheon, this ancient building has
regal air survives, with antique mirrors and been a hotel since 1467. It is distinctively and
classically decorated rooms. It’s in a great spot imaginatively decorated, with white leather
close to the Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain. seating and tiled floors lending a glamorous tone
Some of the more expensive rooms have their to the public areas. The bedrooms are all
own terrace. Rates do not include breakfast. different. Bar and a leafy enclosed terrace.
N Via Bocca di Leone 14, 00187 Roma. Map p336 C4. N Piazza della Rotonda 63, 00186 Roma. Map p336 C4.
§ 06 69 92 22 43. ` 06 679 86 01. $ reservation.hir@ § 06 678 04 41. ` 06 69 94 06 89.
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ROME SAN GIMIGNANO

Majestic A beautiful wrought iron ‘cage’ lift and Casale del Cotone A former hunting lodge
many mirrors and fittings survive from the 1880s 2km (1 mile) north of San Gimignano, this is now
when this classic, old-world hotel was built. a classy farmhouse-style B&B. Bedrooms
There are bougainvillaea and olive trees in pots are airy and refined, furnished with just one or
on the terraces, eight sizes of bed, a formal two interesting pieces; the sitting areas and
restaurant and a late-night brasserie with live jazz. breakfast room are done out in the same mix
Double-glazing keeps traffic noise to a minimum. of rustic and antique style.
N Via Veneto 50, 00187 Roma. Map p336 C4. N Loc. Il Cotone 59 ’Cellole‘, 53037 San Gimignano,
§ 06 42 14 41. ` 06 488 09 84. Siena.Map p336 B1. §` 0577 94 32 36.
$ hotelmajestic@flashnet.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 96. z÷ $ info@ casaledelcotone.com 0 b,d. Rooms 11, plus 3
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SAN GIMIGNANO SAN GIMIGNANO
Il Casolare di Libbiano Country seclusion Le Renaie Modest sister hotel to the nearby Villa
combined with proximity to San Gimignano and San Paolo, with lower prices. Peaceful location,
Siena at this tastefully furnished old farmhouse. pool and access to San Paolo’s tennis courts.
N Libbiano 3, 53037 San Gimignano, Siena. Map p336 N Pancole, 53037 San Gimignano, Siena.
B1. §` 0577 94 60 02. $ info@casolarelibbiano.it Map p336 B1. § 0577 95 50 44. ` 0577 95 51 26.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 8. ¡¡ $ lerenaie@iol.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 25. ¡¡
SAN GIMIGNANO SAN GIMIGNANO
Relais Santa Chiara Just outside the town gates, Villa San Paolo A hillside villa with terraced
an elegant, traditional hotel offering comfort and gardens, tennis courts, pool and intimate lounges.
convenience. Pool; garden; private parking. N Strada per Certaldo, 53037 San Gimignano, Siena.
N Via Matteotti 15, 53037 San Gimignano, Siena. Map p336 B1. § 0577 95 51 00. ` 0577 95 51 13.
Map p336 B1. § 0577 94 07 01. ` 0577 94 20 96. $ info@hotelvillasanpaolo.com 0 b. Rooms 18.
$ rsc@rsc.it 0 b,l. Rooms 41. ¡¡¡ ¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p333