La Bandita Townhouse Hotel

La Bandita Townhouse, a Design Boutique Hotel Pienza, Italy

"Featuring free WiFi, a hot tub and a terrace, La Bandita Townhouse offers pet-friendly accommodation in Pienza, 39 km from Siena. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms feature views of the garden or city. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bath robes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a shared lounge at the property. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles. Arezzo is 46 km from La Bandita Townhouse, while Saturnia is 48 km from the property. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport is 67 km away." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

La Bandita Townhouse, Pienza, Tuscany, Italy - Explore & Book

"If you like urban-chic hotels, but also hanker for a genuine experience of local Tuscan life, you've found your perfect match. This sleek 12-bedroom townhouse hotel, once an old nunnery, sits in the lovely hilltop town of Pienza. Ambling along the cobbled streets, it’s easy to miss the simple façade, which blends seamlessly into the surrounding Renaissance masonry. But once inside, any confusion vanishes. You find an exceptionally crafted hotel, which somehow fits its complex historic shell beautifully. Although the American owner John has retained exposed original brickwork and wood-beamed ceilings (plus an altar in one room), that’s where the history lesson ends. The rest is gloriously contemporary, with bespoke furniture and angular lines. Striking pops of canary and tangerine contrast against fresh white walls, muted grey shutters and cream parquet floors.The 12 bright and airy rooms provide ample space, comfort, and all the crisp linen and mod cons you could wish for; the views over terracotta rooftops feel like paintings from another age. This is John's second project; his first, countryside hotel, La Bandita, was a runaway success. In this instance, he aims to show people the relaxed beauty of life in Pienza, where he and his family live. And from the moment you walk through the door, you get a palpable sense that something exciting is happening to the Tuscan hotel scene. Highs The hotel's Townhouse Caffe is exceptional, serving innovative twists on Italian food, using market-fresh ingredients - you won’t want to eat anywhere elseThe juxtaposition of a historical Tuscan village with cool city hotel styling, like Illy espresso machines, egg-shaped bathtubs and a mini spa Staff are some of the friendliest we've ever met, all emitting genuine warmth and smiles. They cannot do enough for youThe generous and relaxed spirit: complimentary minibar soft drinks; an honesty bar and vast vinyl collection in the lounge; a welcome glass of wine; free laundry if you stay 3+ nights The beauty of the the Val d’Orcia: Unesco-listed Pienza is surrounded by unforgettable landscapes and big views Lows There's a medieval walled garden, but in the summer heat, you may miss a poolParking is tricky; best to drop your bags off then park outside the town walls and walk backPienza can get very busy with tourists in the summer monthsNot for those seeking traditional Tuscan décor" - Ben Reed

La Bandita Townhouse (Pienza, Tuscany) 10 Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"It’s a classic story: husband and wife, weary from their fast-paced careers, leave behind the big city to open a small guesthouse in an idyllic setting. Except in this case, the major players, and their past careers, are of particular note — the husband was a big-shot record exec at Sony whose prior position required (allowed?) him to go on the road with rock stars, and the wife worked as a travel writer. In other words, their new La Bandita Townhouse, younger sister of the original La Bandita villa and located in the historic center of the small Tuscan town of Pienza, is no mom-and-pop operation. It’s a youthful, thoughtfully executed and thoroughly hip getaway that blends rustic village charm with urban savoir faire." - Tablet Hotels

A little stuffier, but seems maybe worth it?