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La Vecchia Cartiera

Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 7, 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa SI, Italy
La Vecchia Cartiera
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 81 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 81 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "I strongly recommend it to all wishing to travel round Tuscany - it's an excellent base to visit San Gimignano, and all the little places around it, Sienna, Pizza, Lucca and even Florence." source Venere

    "Clean hotel,centrally located with helpful and friendly staff all at a reasonable price -- Would gladly stay there again." source Venere

    "I'm picky about room furniture, but if you are not exigent with that, consider the hotel recommended." source Venere

    "Good hotel, great staff, great location, great value." source Venere

    "Great hotel, clean staff very friendly." source Venere

  • Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Excellent location, comfortable clean rooms, friendly helpful staff." source Venere

    "Room adequately sized, clean and comfortable." source Venere

    "The room was spacious and kept clean." source Venere

  • Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Colle di Val d’Elsa is perfect located for visiting Tuscany and the Chianti cities like San Gimignano, Sienna and Florence, all easy reachable bus public bus service from the close by bus stop – which is ideal for the wine lower." source Venere

    "Very friendly and helpful staff." source Venere

    "A PLEASANTLY SIMPLE HOTEL WITH FRIENDLY, ATTENTIVE SERVICE, A GOOD QUALITY/PRICE RELATIONSHIP, AND A VERY PRACTICAL LOCATION WITH EASY ACCESS TO ALL THE WONDERS OF sOUTHERN TUSCANY JENS MAJGAARD, FRANCE, ON BEHALF OF FOUR GUESTS." source Venere

    "good service and wonderful surroundings, but rooms on the ground floor are tiny and noisy." source Venere

  • Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "After a very warm welcome, we were given plenty of additional info with regards to the area, we found the hotel conveniently situated and the staff made sure our stay was comfortable and happy." source Venere

    "Perfectly located for visiting the old city centre, very short walking distance from the new elevator to the medieval city." source Venere

    "Directions to hotel should explain that the hotel is located in the center of the lower town, not the upper town." source Venere

    "Great location for exploring Siena & surrounding countryside by car." source Venere

    "to siena and also very close to chianti area." source Venere

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Unfortunately, it is not indicated on the website whether the breakfast is included in the price or not." source Venere

    "Good value dinner at Gimmy Gio's round the corner." source Venere

  • Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "The superior room which booked over Venere was more regular and the hotel rooms in reality look not so nice than on the advertsing." source Venere

    "In addition to make your stay as good as it gets, request room from old town side, better views." source Venere

    "Room was on the small side, but otherwise everything was fine." source Venere

    "I would return but would like for the room to be a bit bigger." source Venere

More information on La Vecchia Cartiera

Hotel La Vecchia Cartiera (the old paper mill) is housed in a former paper factory dating back to the 13th Century. This old structure, located in the centre of Colle di Val d'Elsa, became a comfortable hotel after a careful refurbishing. The façade, characterised by arched windows, still evidences the original architectural features. The hotel offers two beautiful meeting rooms, reading rooms, comfortable rooms and a garage. The 24-hour front desk is at your disposal with all sorts of tourist information about Colle di Val d'Elsa and Siena as well as city maps and fax service.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Total Rooms:

38 rooms.38

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

38

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-72 hours, °Cancellazioni e modifiche (dopo le ore 12) a 3 giorni prima dell'arrivo, penale prima notte; Cancellazioni, variazioni dopo check-in e No-Show:100% penalità. °Cancellation made after 72 hours before the check-in date: 1st night penalty. Cancellation and modification made after the check-in and no-show: 100% penalty.

Directions

City

Area

Tuscany,Siena,Around Siena

Dining

La Vecchia CartieraType Full Service Restaurant; Cuisine- Tuscan and Mediterranean; Hours of Operation Lunch 1200 Noon to 1430/ Dinner 1930 to 2200; Dress Code Casual; Description- The restaurant is located on the lower floor and has been nicely restored with its several arBar La Vecchia CartieraType- Bar/Lounge; Hours of Operation- 24 Hours; Dress Code- Casual/ Description; The bar is located further in from the large lobby and reception area with another entrance/exit to the city centre- Here you can enjoy everything from a coffee to a drink ofBreakfast Room La Vecchia CartieraType- Buffet; Hours of Operation- Breakfast 0730 to 1000; Dress Code- Casual- Description- The breakfast buffet is served in a large room with plenty of space to enjoy a typical Tuscan breakfast served with your choice of coffee

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