Located in Pienza in Tuscany, the heart of Italy, on Corso Il Rossellino, in the very center of magic Pienza, less than 100 metres from the central square with its magnificent cathedral and the splendid Palazzo Piccolomini, the Hotel Antica Locanda offers unique and gracious accommodation for discerning visitors.

The Antica Locanda Hotel is located in a 15th century palazzo that was the site of a Papal Secretariat. Newly renovated, the Antica Locanda has been equipped with modern facilities while fully respecting its antique structures and charm. The rooms, with original beamed ceilings, are spacious and decorated with antique Tuscan furnishings.

The atmosphere is refined and relaxing. Some of the rooms have breathtaking views of the Val d'Orcia, the splendid valley unfolding below Pienza, while others overlook the charming historic centre of Pienza.

In all, the Antica Locanda Hotel offers for rent 4 exclusive rooms with private bathrooms and 2 mini-apartments composed of bedroom, bathroom and fully furnished separate kitchen-dining area. All rooms have independent heating systems and TV (2 in the mini-apartments). Each of the rooms has a name.

Pienza, Tuscany

Location:

The Antica Locanda (the name of this hotel translates as Ancient Inn or Lodging) in Pienza is the perfect hotel for discerning visitors to stay on their first trip to Tuscany, since Pienza is halfway between Rome and Florence, one hour's drive from Siena, Arezzo and Perugia, and less than 20 minutes from Montepulciano, Montalcino, Chianciano Terme, San Quirico d'Orcia and Cortona.

Food

The Antica Locanda hotel is right in front of the Trattoria Latte di Luna, one of the best trattoria in town, famous for its traditional Tuscan cusine.The hotel is just one hundred meters from La Cucina di Fiorella, another very good restaurant in the historic center of Pienza.

Wine

Next door to the Antica Locanda hotel there is an Enoteca (Baccus) where visitors can taste all the best wines from Tuscany and Italy, sample the famous Pecorino cheese (sheep milk based cheese) and enjoy endless varieties of Bruschetta (toasted Tuscan bread, served with the best extra-virgin olive oil or several different sauces or cold cuts) and Prosciutto Toscano (rare ham seasoned under black pepper and spices).

Area Tourism & Activities

We suggest that tourists staying at the Antica Locanda hotel should have a car with them so as not to lose the opportunity of discovering all the beauty of the region surrounding Pienza.It is a unique romantic experience to have dinner in the nearby Bagno Vignoni (there are two or three very good places for dining in the town), an ancient Roman village, famous for the ancient pool with hot sulfur water, that constitutes the main square of the village, from which hot steam rises to create the atmosphere of a dream world.

Wine Tourism

Pienza is the right place to start a wine tour, since it is near Montalcino (with its Brunello di Montalcino, rated one of the best wines of Italy and always among the top ten in the world) and Montepulciano (with its Nobile di Montepulciano, that reached with its '97 harvest the 4^th place according to Wine Spectator).These towns and many others in the area offer excellent opportunities to visit many different wine cellars and taste the wines!

Adventurous visitors can stroll out of the Antica Locanda hotel, mount their bikes (city bikes are better than mountain bikes because of the lesser weight) and ride along winding country roads over the rolling hills surrounding Pienza.Some interesting excursions include the route towards the Val d'Orcia, a spectacular valley from where one can reach villages that are practically ghost towns, such as Vivo d'Orcia, Campiglia d'Orcia, Rocca d'Orcia and Castiglion d'Orcia, all splendid, very authentic and unspoiled Italian spots.

And after a day of intensive touring whether it be of Pienza or of the surrounding cities of art with their rich cultural heritages and many museums, or of the beauties of nature of the Val d'Orcia, or of historic wine cellars, the Antica Locanda hotel, with its antique furnishings and modern facilities, offers visitors the serenity and comfort needed to make their visit to T uscany a truly memorable occasion.The friendly and hospitable manager of the hotel,  Simone, with long years of experience in hotel management, is always available to advise visitors to the hotel Antica Locanda on the attractions of Pienza and the surrounding towns and areas in Tuscany.

L'antica Locanda Corso Il Rossellino, 72, Pienza ( Siena )