L'Antico Pozzo Reviews
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Travel Intelligence
| Arguably the best hotel in this famous walled town, Il Pozzo occupies a 15th-century townhouse which has been carefully restored and tastefully decorated. There are original terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and delicate frescoes; rooms at the top have wonderful views. |
Key Attractions:
Character, townhouse, town, stylish, historic, traditional
Price Bracket: Inexpensive
In a Nutshell: Painstakingly restored 15th-century townhouse
Location: on a pedestrian street in central San Gimignano
Address:
L'Antico Pozzo, Via San Matteo 87, San Gimignano,
Italy, 53037
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Travel Intelligence
THEY SAY: The Hotel is situated in the centre of San Gimignano in a superb 15th century town house.The building, now completely restored, preserves the original style of the 15th century, although the earliest part dates back to the middle ages and the founding of the town itself: traces remain of the well and the area around it. It was donated to a religious order who inahabited it until the end of the 17th century. It acquired international renown as a "salon" for the high society of the late 18th century. Festive gatherings and parties were held in the ballroom which is now the present "Pink Room". It is also said that girls who refused to submit to the "droit de seigneur" were suspended in the well. Everything has been preserved or reproduced faithfully in order to maintain the charm of this superb town house intact. From the moment you enter your charming rooms till the moment you will step into the "Sala Rosa" for breakfast you will find yourself in another age, where everything has been done to preserve the charm of former times. While respecting the original character of the medieval building, the hotel underwent a complete restoration which has provided it with the highest quality of modern standards. This guarantees a pleasant and relaxing stay to our guests.
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