Palazzo Ravizza is a small hotel in a restored heritage building on Pian dei Mantellini, near the edge of the historic centre. It has operated as a hotel since 1924 and has been run by the same family for decades, which gives it a personal feel that larger hotels lack. Its best feature is a private panoramic garden with terrace seating, popular for a sunset drink over the Tuscan hills. Rooms are mostly standard, superior and deluxe doubles, several with garden views, and breakfast is a buffet of mostly local products served on the veranda. Piazza del Campo is about six minutes on foot, and the cathedral is around five. It is the best choice here for travellers who want character and a garden at a mid-range price.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands in a quiet corner of the historic centre, close to the cathedral and Piazza del Campo, so you can walk to every major sight. It lies inside a limited traffic zone, so if you arrive by car, contact the hotel before you come for access and parking directions. The hotel advises entering the city through Porta San Marco and not relying on navigation apps, which may route you through the restricted centre.
The rooms
The property offers Standard Double rooms, Standard Doubles with garden view, Superior Doubles, Superior Doubles with garden view and Deluxe Doubles with garden view, all with a large double bed. Rooms are classic in style, with air conditioning, minibars and free WiFi. If you want the view, choose a garden room, which looks onto the walled garden and the hills beyond.
Who it suits
Couples, repeat visitors and anyone who prefers a small hotel with a garden to a large central property. Pets stay free, and there is an elevator, a library, a bar open at all hours and a 24-hour front desk. It is less suited to travellers who need a pool, a spa or on-site dining.
Good to know
Parking on site is available for a daily fee, with limited spaces, so reserve in advance. Check-in runs from the afternoon until late evening, with no after-hours check-in, and check-out is early, before ten in the morning. The hotel closes for a few weeks in late winter, so confirm dates, and a city tax applies per person per night, at a lower rate in winter. Breakfast is highly praised by guests, though it may not be included in every rate.
Why stay here
- ✓Walled panoramic garden
- ✓Buffet breakfast on the veranda
- ✓Garden-view rooms
- ✓Library and always-open bar
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Parking on site for a fee
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Pet friendly
Good questions
Does Palazzo Ravizza have a garden?+
Yes, a private walled garden with terrace seating and views over the Tuscan hills. It is popular for a drink at sunset.
Can I park at the hotel?+
There is on-site parking for a daily fee with limited spaces. The hotel is in a limited traffic zone, so contact it before you drive in.
When is the hotel closed?+
It closes for a few weeks in late winter and is open for most of the year. Confirm your dates when you book.
