via Paolo Mascagni, 55, Siena, Italy | (888) 399-9863
Clean, classic rooms with modern bathrooms
Convenient location less than a 10-minute walk to Piazza del Campo
Scenic, covered rooftop terrace has a bar that serves drinks and snacks
Elegant restaurant offers tasty regional cuisine
Free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items
Free parking and free Wi-Fi
No pool or fitness center
Some rooms have two twin beds pushed together (somewhat common in Europe)
Inside the historic walls of Siena, the 100-room Hotel Athena is a classic, upscale property. A rooftop terrace overlooks the historic buildings of the area and has a bar serving cocktails and snacks. There is a free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items and an elegant restaurant serving regional cuisine. The hotel is less than a 10-minute walk to the busy Piazza del Campo. There's no pool or fitness center at the hotel, but rooms are simple and clean and have free Wi-Fi. The Hotel Garden is similarly priced and has an outdoor pool, but rooms are dated.
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Scene
Upper-mid-range hotel in historic Siena
The Hotel Athena has a lobby with big columns, lots of light, and leather couches. Fresh flowers are a particularly nice touch in this space. The atmosphere here is relaxing, especially in the covered rooftop terrace and bar with views overlooking the historic city. An indoor lounge with a long wood and leather bar has windows with panoramic views of the city, and is another nice spot for relaxing after sight-seeing.
Location
Inside the historic walls, within walking distance to restaurants and historic sites
The Hotel Athena is inside the old walls surrounding Siena, and is within walking distance to several restaurants and historic sites including the Siena Cathedral and Biblioteca Piccolomini. Piazza del Campo, Siena’s main square and the site of the famous Palio horse races, can be reached within 10 minutes by foot. It is less than a three-hour drive from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome.
Rooms
Clean rooms with classic decor and free Wi-Fi
Rooms at Hotel Athena have light colored walls and tiled floors. Classic decor includes wood headboards and bureaus, framed paintings, and floor-length curtains. Bedspreads are white with colorful pillows and runners. Rooms with private balconies are available. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffee/tea kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Pillow chocolates and slippers are provided on arrival, which is a nice touch. However, some rooms feature two twin beds pushed together.
Features
Restaurant serving regional cuisine and a rooftop terrace with bar
The rooftop terrace with covered seating offers views of the surrounding area, and the terrace bar serves drinks and snacks until late. There is also an indoor lounge bar with wrap-around windows, a free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items, and an elegant restaurant serving regional cuisine like pappa al pomodoro. A conference room is available for meetings, but there is no fitness center or pool. The nearby Hotel Garden does have a pool.
