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#35 of 285 hotels in Siena
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Hotel Athena is located in the historical centre of Siena at five minutes walking from the principal attrastions of the city (300metres far from the Cathedral, 500 metres far from Campo square). Easily reachable by car from San Marco gate getting the exit of Siena Ovest with private and guaranteed parking & garage. The hotel offers a panoramic view over the Tuscan hills from its terrace and from Deluxe & Executive rooms. The restaurant offers a typical Sienese cuisine every day, while in the morning, the rich breakfast American buffet is always included in the room rate until 11am. Our multilanguage staff is always available to give tips, suggestions and book tours and tickets.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Children's television networks
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Paid private parking nearby
Car park
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Rooftop bar
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Room service
Safe
Bottled water
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, German and 1 more
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Hotel Athena, situated conveniently near the city center and various landmarks, has received mixed reviews from guests. Many travelers appreciate its spotless rooms and commend the hotel staff's professionalism and friendliness. Though some guests find the rooms small with outdated decor, they are widely praised for their comfort and cleanliness. The hotel's amenities, particularly the terrace views and comprehensive breakfast, are well-liked, but there have been occasional issues with WiFi and hot water. Despite these, the hotel's location and overall cleanliness continue to win over many guests.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Nostalgic
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Mixed
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Helpful
Amenities
Abundant
Location
Convenient
The hotel's location is highly praised for its proximity to the city center, important landmarks, and amenities. Guests found it convenient as most attractions were within a short walking distance.
  • James H
    James H
    Sep 2023 29 contributions
    Hotel is located in a great location at the edge of the city wall, making it accessible by car...
  • Rob C
    Rob C
    Sep 2023 65 contributions
    ...Perfect location with a wonderful terrace for cocktails before you head out for the evening...
  • Misty123
    Misty123
    Aug 2023 78 contributions
    ...The hotel's convenient location near the center has allowed us to have a delightful experience exploring the area...
  • Mane P
    Mane P
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...The location of the hotel was really great 5-10 minute walk and you are already in the city center...
  • Chari B
    Chari B
    Aug 2023 14 contributions
    This is a wonderful location in Siena, with the plaza just a short walk away, and with quiet and very comfortable accommodations...
  • melissa L
    melissa L
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    Great location away from the hustle/ bustle of the city, but also close enough to easily walk to all the sites...
  • Minh H
    Minh H
    May 2023 465 contributions
    ...The hotel was in a good location, 10-15 min walk from the city center, 7 min walk to nearyby grocery store...
  • Sparky
    Sparky
    May 2023 55 contributions
    ...It's not overly fancy, but location and amenities were great, staff was very helpful, and we didn't have any problems...
  • margie m
    margie m
    May 2023 4 contributions
    ...The location is inside the city walls...
  • Tmoore04
    Tmoore04
    Mar 2023 41 contributions
    ...The location was great, the hotel was clean...
  • travelin_tommy
    travelin_tommy
    Oct 2022 389 contributions
    ...Positive attributes include its excellent location, so you can walk to the Duomo in ten minutes and Il Campo in 15-20 minutes...
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Atmosphere
Nostalgic
Many travelers appreciate the hotel's spacious, well-appointed rooms and comfortable beds, but some find the decor outdated and the atmosphere noisy.
  • Nikki B
    Nikki B
    Jul 2023 13 contributions
    ...Room was well proportioned with good wardrobe space...
  • SueBuckinghamshire
    SueBuckinghamshire
    Jun 2023 27 contributions
    ...Nice size room and bathroom, everything spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds...
  • margie m
    margie m
    May 2023 4 contributions
    ...The beds were not comfortable, the room decor is from the 60s, noise level is high...
  • Leslie W
    Leslie W
    Oct 2022 888 contributions
    ...Our room was comfortably large, nicely furnished, with a very comfortable bed with nice linens... We'll certainly consider the Hotel Athena again when next we're in Siena; it's convenient to the center of town, and really nicely appointed...
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Rooms
Comfortable
Travelers generally found the rooms to be comfortable and clean, but some guests felt the decor was outdated and rooms were small.
  • Chari B
    Chari B
    Aug 2023 14 contributions
    This is a wonderful location in Siena, with the plaza just a short walk away, and with quiet and very comfortable accommodations...
  • Meg R
    Meg R
    Jul 2023 146 contributions
    This is a well located hotel for those driving into Siena, just inside the city walls... The rooms are very good and the restaurant serves good fare...
  • Nikki B
    Nikki B
    Jul 2023 13 contributions
    ...Room was well proportioned with good wardrobe space. Tea and coffee facilities and in room fridge... Hotel is a short walk to Siena square...
  • cwhitley
    cwhitley
    Jul 2023 72 contributions
    ...The hotel was always full, yet it always seemed peaceful...
  • SueBuckinghamshire
    SueBuckinghamshire
    Jun 2023 27 contributions
    ...Nice size room and bathroom, everything spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds. Our room was on the street level but it was very quiet...
  • Minh H
    Minh H
    May 2023 465 contributions
    We stayed here for our 3 day stay in Siena... Rooms were a little small, but most hotel rooms in Europe are small by US standards...
  • margie m
    margie m
    May 2023 4 contributions
    ...The beds were not comfortable, the room decor is from the 60s, noise level is high...
  • Sparky
    Sparky
    May 2023 55 contributions
    On-site parking, rooftop patio bar, comfortable rooms, and a great price...
  • צחי
    צחי
    Apr 2023 3 contributions
    ...300 euros per night!!!...
  • Guineabuddy
    Guineabuddy
    Mar 2023 12 contributions
    Hotel Athena is located about a 7 minute walk from the city centre and within the city gates... The bedroom and hotel throughout was clean... However, our room was very warm and the air conditioning seemed to be non existent...
  • Andrew H
    Andrew H
    Jan 2023
    ...The room did not reflect the feel of Siena one way or the other, but it was very nice, clean and updated...
  • Rodrigo
    Rodrigo
    Jan 2023 2248 contributions
    ...We were very well attended, large room, clean, with good bathroom and several amenities...
  • AllenKaeja
    AllenKaeja
    Nov 2022 69 contributions
    ...Super comfortable beds, large room and inside the city walls, so a wonderful walk into the city centre...
  • travelin_tommy
    travelin_tommy
    Oct 2022 389 contributions
    We spent three nights at the Hotel Athena... Other positives are the room is clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful... The only real negative would be that the room we had was rather small... I don’t know if there is any difference in price or why particular rooms are assigned... I did see three people coming out of one of those rooms, however...
  • Leslie W
    Leslie W
    Oct 2022 888 contributions
    ...We were lucky to spend three nights at the Hotel Athena on our recent visit to Siena. Our room was comfortably large, nicely furnished, with a very comfortable bed with nice linens...
  • Edwin M
    Edwin M
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    This hotel, arranged by our travel agent was just what we needed!...
  • WENDYMON
    WENDYMON
    Aug 2022 186 contributions
    ...Rooms are ok but really outdated, they need to be refreshed and modernized ! Breakfast was disappointing, the room has no view and is noisy...
  • William B
    William B
    Jul 2022 174 contributions
    My wife and I arrived late at the Hotel Athena in Siena, Italy and they kept their dinning room and kitchen open for us...
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Value
Mixed
Travelers have mixed opinions on the value of the hotel, with some finding it worth the money and others expressing disappointment or considering it overpriced.
  • Rob C
    Rob C
    Sep 2023 65 contributions
    ...Seems way under priced given the hotel market...
  • melissa L
    melissa L
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    ...It was usually an extra 2-3 Euros, but where the hotel is located, it is the best way to get a taxi...
  • Chari B
    Chari B
    Aug 2023 14 contributions
    ...We enjoyed the breakfast each morning, and had dinner one evening… It was delicious and a good deal for the money...
  • Rafael Silveira
    Rafael Silveira
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    The hotel is far from a 4 start standard... I would never ever return to this place again...
  • Nikki B
    Nikki B
    Jul 2023 13 contributions
    ...Room was well proportioned with good wardrobe space...
  • SueBuckinghamshire
    SueBuckinghamshire
    Jun 2023 27 contributions
    ...Nice size room and bathroom, everything spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds...
  • margie m
    margie m
    May 2023 4 contributions
    Of all the places we have stayed in Italy, this was the worst!!!...
  • Sparky
    Sparky
    May 2023 55 contributions
    On-site parking, rooftop patio bar, comfortable rooms, and a great price...
  • Pat C
    Pat C
    May 2023 37 contributions
    ...Seems like the hotel was presented as 4 star, but with 3 star service...
  • צחי
    צחי
    Apr 2023 3 contributions
    ...300 euros per night!!!...
  • Guineabuddy
    Guineabuddy
    Mar 2023 12 contributions
    ...The breakfast, at €9 is value for money - though simple and not the tastiest...
  • Rodrigo
    Rodrigo
    Jan 2023 2248 contributions
    Excellent hotel, very good value for money... We had dinner at the hotel's restaurant, it was very good, but it cost more than other street restaurants, the food served was more sophisticated and, at that moment, I wanted something more homemade...
  • Leslie W
    Leslie W
    Oct 2022 888 contributions
    ...Breakfast was included in our rate; the selection of breakfast items was good, with freshly baked pastries, scrambled eggs, a variety of meats, cheeses, and fruits, plus cereal and yoghurt...
  • travelin_tommy
    travelin_tommy
    Oct 2022 389 contributions
    ...I don’t know if there is any difference in price or why particular rooms are assigned...
  • WENDYMON
    WENDYMON
    Aug 2022 186 contributions
    ...Breakfast was disappointing, the room has no view and is noisy...
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Cleanliness
Spotless
Travelers consistently praised the hotel for its cleanliness, with numerous mentions of spotless rooms, well-maintained spaces, and fresh towels.
  • Misty123
    Misty123
    Aug 2023 78 contributions
    ...The terrace was a definite highlight for us, and the well-maintained, spacious rooms and bathrooms added to our comfort...
  • Nikki B
    Nikki B
    Jul 2023 13 contributions
    ...Towels were replaced daily even though we didn’t ‘leave them on the floor’...
  • SueBuckinghamshire
    SueBuckinghamshire
    Jun 2023 27 contributions
    ...Nice size room and bathroom, everything spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds...
  • Minh H
    Minh H
    May 2023 465 contributions
    ...Overall, nice hotel and would stay here again...
  • Guineabuddy
    Guineabuddy
    Mar 2023 12 contributions
    ...Our bathroom was exceptionally clean, though compact. The bedroom and hotel throughout was clean...
  • Tmoore04
    Tmoore04
    Mar 2023 41 contributions
    ...The location was great, the hotel was clean...
  • Andrew H
    Andrew H
    Jan 2023
    ...The room did not reflect the feel of Siena one way or the other, but it was very nice, clean and updated...
  • Rodrigo
    Rodrigo
    Jan 2023 2248 contributions
    ...We were very well attended, large room, clean, with good bathroom and several amenities...
  • Edwin M
    Edwin M
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...Clean, quiet with very attentive service and a terrace with panoramic views of the sunset while sipping on your favorite beverage...
  • travelin_tommy
    travelin_tommy
    Oct 2022 389 contributions
    ...Other positives are the room is clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful...
  • Leslie W
    Leslie W
    Oct 2022 888 contributions
    ...Our room was comfortably large, nicely furnished, with a very comfortable bed with nice linens...
  • William B
    William B
    Jul 2022 174 contributions
    My wife and I arrived late at the Hotel Athena in Siena, Italy and they kept their dinning room and kitchen open for us...
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Service
Helpful
Guests consistently compliment the hotel's service, praising the staff's helpfulness, friendliness, and professionalism, although a few have noted instances of rudeness.
  • James H
    James H
    Sep 2023 29 contributions
    ...In this day and age a hotel can’t use third rate wifi that’s highly unreliable... On a more positive note, Christiana at the reception desk is very nice and very helpful!...
  • Rob C
    Rob C
    Sep 2023 65 contributions
    Great property and and amazing staff...
  • Chari B
    Chari B
    Aug 2023 14 contributions
    ...We enjoyed the breakfast each morning, and had dinner one evening… It was delicious and a good deal for the money. The front desk was very accommodating in getting us the taxis we needed, reservations and recommendations for dinner, and arranging for a wine tour in the countryside outside the city at Fosteria Villa Cerna... Thank you to Simone and Martina for helping make our stay memorable!...
  • Misty123
    Misty123
    Aug 2023 78 contributions
    Absolutely delighted with our stay at Hotel Athena in Siena!... The service from the staff, particularly Alessio, has been incredibly warm and friendly, leaving us thoroughly impressed... A big thank you to the team at Hotel Athena for making our time here so memorable!...
  • Mane P
    Mane P
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...The stuff was really friendly and helpful... The location of the hotel was really great 5-10 minute walk and you are already in the city center... If we ever come back to Sienna will choose this hotel again...
  • melissa L
    melissa L
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    ...The hotel staff was helpful and friendly... But the staff is very helpful and carries your bag up and down these stairs for you... They are also very helpful, in calling for a taxi for you... But FYI- like everywhere else in Italy, the taxi starts the meter when then call and not when you get into the taxi... It was usually an extra 2-3 Euros, but where the hotel is located, it is the best way to get a taxi...
  • Nikki B
    Nikki B
    Jul 2023 13 contributions
    ...With helpful friendly staff throughout. Good breakfast provided each day and we ate in the roof top restaurant which provided great food and a wonderful view of the countryside and sunset... Tea and coffee facilities and in room fridge... Towels were replaced daily even though we didn’t ‘leave them on the floor’... Car parking provided and although by the end of the day you think you might not get out due to how tightly packed it becomes, the hotel staff are brilliant at shuffling the cars so you can get out within a few minutes... Loved this hotel and highly recommend...
  • Rafael Silveira
    Rafael Silveira
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    ...I went to complain in the reception and the two receptionists were very rude... The hotel people in the parking place were very polite, but the reception was pretty bad... Hotel staff needs to be polite...
  • cwhitley
    cwhitley
    Jul 2023 72 contributions
    We loved this hotel when we stayed here five years ago, and we loved it just as much again this time... And the terrace where they serve drinks and dinner is the perfect place to see it...
  • Meg R
    Meg R
    Jul 2023 146 contributions
    ...They also provide parking passes... I would like to take a moment to make a special mention of Bhappy, who went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable...
  • SueBuckinghamshire
    SueBuckinghamshire
    Jun 2023 27 contributions
    ...Nice size room and bathroom, everything spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds... Staff are courteous and helpful, lovely bar staff in particular... Breakfast had an outstanding selection and plentiful...
  • Pat C
    Pat C
    May 2023 37 contributions
    ...We stayed 3 nights and experienced laundry returned wet, one bartender for two bars, spotty internet. Seems like the hotel was presented as 4 star, but with 3 star service... Please note: The reception staff was excellent - friendly, helpful, available 24-7...
  • Sparky
    Sparky
    May 2023 55 contributions
    ...On-site parking, rooftop patio bar, comfortable rooms, and a great price. Yeah, we'd stay here again in a heartbeat... It's not overly fancy, but location and amenities were great, staff was very helpful, and we didn't have any problems...
  • Guineabuddy
    Guineabuddy
    Mar 2023 12 contributions
    Hotel Athena is located about a 7 minute walk from the city centre and within the city gates... Our bathroom was exceptionally clean, though compact... The breakfast, at €9 is value for money - though simple and not the tastiest... All the staff are super helpful and friendly... They made our stay enjoyable and memorable... I’d definitely recommend Hotel Athena...
  • Andrew H
    Andrew H
    Jan 2023
    We had a good experience at the hotel Athena... The breakfast was excellent, and continued until 11:00, which was nice and also unusual for hotels in Italy... The young lady at the front desk was very nice and helpful with tips and advice when we asked... I would recommend the Hotel Athena to anyone, and hope to stay there again on our next visit to Sienna...
  • AllenKaeja
    AllenKaeja
    Nov 2022 69 contributions
    WOW, my wife, Karen, and I thoroughly loved staying here... Super comfortable beds, large room and inside the city walls, so a wonderful walk into the city centre... The breakfast was also wonderful, staff super friendly and knowledgeable, happily willing to provide any advice, suggestions we needed...
  • Edwin M
    Edwin M
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...This hotel, arranged by our travel agent was just what we needed! Clean, quiet with very attentive service and a terrace with panoramic views of the sunset while sipping on your favorite beverage... The front desk staff was extremely attentive, arranging private tours and transportation as well as walking instructions to find the sights of the city...
  • Leslie W
    Leslie W
    Oct 2022 888 contributions
    ...We were lucky to spend three nights at the Hotel Athena on our recent visit to Siena. Our room was comfortably large, nicely furnished, with a very comfortable bed with nice linens... Breakfast was included in our rate; the selection of breakfast items was good, with freshly baked pastries, scrambled eggs, a variety of meats, cheeses, and fruits, plus cereal and yoghurt... The staff was helpful throughout; the receptionists were gracious, the bartender very professional...
  • travelin_tommy
    travelin_tommy
    Oct 2022 389 contributions
    ...Yet, you can still drive and park free in the hotel’s parking lot... Other positives are the room is clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful...
  • William B
    William B
    Jul 2022 174 contributions
    My wife and I arrived late at the Hotel Athena in Siena, Italy and they kept their dinning room and kitchen open for us... On the third day we had to leave early before breakfast and they packed us a wonderful breakfast to go...
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Amenities
Abundant
Travelers praised the hotel's amenities, especially the terrace views and extensive breakfast. A few noted issues with WiFi and hot water.
  • Rob C
    Rob C
    Sep 2023 65 contributions
    Great property and and amazing staff... Perfect location with a wonderful terrace for cocktails before you head out for the evening...
  • Misty123
    Misty123
    Aug 2023 78 contributions
    Absolutely delighted with our stay at Hotel Athena in Siena!... The terrace was a definite highlight for us, and the well-maintained, spacious rooms and bathrooms added to our comfort... The hotel's convenient location near the center has allowed us to have a delightful experience exploring the area... A big thank you to the team at Hotel Athena for making our time here so memorable!...
  • Chari B
    Chari B
    Aug 2023 14 contributions
    This is a wonderful location in Siena, with the plaza just a short walk away, and with quiet and very comfortable accommodations. We enjoyed the breakfast each morning, and had dinner one evening… It was delicious and a good deal for the money... The front desk was very accommodating in getting us the taxis we needed, reservations and recommendations for dinner, and arranging for a wine tour in the countryside outside the city at Fosteria Villa Cerna... Thank you to Simone and Martina for helping make our stay memorable!...
  • melissa L
    melissa L
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    Great location away from the hustle/ bustle of the city, but also close enough to easily walk to all the sites... The hotel staff was helpful and friendly... The breakfast was a good variety and plentiful... At least not that I was aware of, but you could access the secondary breakfast room by elevator... The view from the restaurant was magnificient, especially at dusk... But the staff is very helpful and carries your bag up and down these stairs for you... They are also very helpful, in calling for a taxi for you...
  • Nikki B
    Nikki B
    Jul 2023 13 contributions
    ...With helpful friendly staff throughout. Good breakfast provided each day and we ate in the roof top restaurant which provided great food and a wonderful view of the countryside and sunset... Room was well proportioned with good wardrobe space... Tea and coffee facilities and in room fridge... Towels were replaced daily even though we didn’t ‘leave them on the floor’... Car parking provided and although by the end of the day you think you might not get out due to how tightly packed it becomes, the hotel staff are brilliant at shuffling the cars so you can get out within a few minutes... Hotel is a short walk to Siena square... Loved this hotel and highly recommend...
  • Meg R
    Meg R
    Jul 2023 146 contributions
    This is a well located hotel for those driving into Siena, just inside the city walls. They also provide parking passes... For those that don’t intend to drive, there are more centrally located hotels, a lot closer to the attractions... The rooms are very good and the restaurant serves good fare... The terrace views outside the restaurant are magnificent!... I would like to take a moment to make a special mention of Bhappy, who went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable...
  • cwhitley
    cwhitley
    Jul 2023 72 contributions
    We loved this hotel when we stayed here five years ago, and we loved it just as much again this time... This time, we had no car but still enjoyed staying here... And the terrace where they serve drinks and dinner is the perfect place to see it... The hotel was always full, yet it always seemed peaceful... The breakfast buffet is pretty extensive...
  • SueBuckinghamshire
    SueBuckinghamshire
    Jun 2023 27 contributions
    ...A really good city hotel. Nice size room and bathroom, everything spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds... Our room was on the street level but it was very quiet... Staff are courteous and helpful, lovely bar staff in particular... Breakfast had an outstanding selection and plentiful... On site parking was a big plus...
  • Minh H
    Minh H
    May 2023 465 contributions
    We stayed here for our 3 day stay in Siena. The hotel was in a good location, 10-15 min walk from the city center, 7 min walk to nearyby grocery store... Rooftop bar gives a great view of Siena... Breakfast buffet was good and restaurant was decent for a hotel.I really wanted to give 4.5/5 stars... Overall, nice hotel and would stay here again...
  • Pat C
    Pat C
    May 2023 37 contributions
    ...Seems like the hotel was presented as 4 star, but with 3 star service. Please note: The reception staff was excellent - friendly, helpful, available 24-7...
  • Sparky
    Sparky
    May 2023 55 contributions
    On-site parking, rooftop patio bar, comfortable rooms, and a great price... It's not overly fancy, but location and amenities were great, staff was very helpful, and we didn't have any problems...
  • Guineabuddy
    Guineabuddy
    Mar 2023 12 contributions
    Hotel Athena is located about a 7 minute walk from the city centre and within the city gates. The hotel offers scenic views of the Tuscan countryside from its terrace... Our bathroom was exceptionally clean, though compact... The bedroom and hotel throughout was clean... The breakfast, at €9 is value for money - though simple and not the tastiest... All the staff are super helpful and friendly... They made our stay enjoyable and memorable... I’d definitely recommend Hotel Athena...
  • Tmoore04
    Tmoore04
    Mar 2023 41 contributions
    ...The location was great, the hotel was clean... We were able to walk to many of our destination restaurants and sightseeing...
  • Andrew H
    Andrew H
    Jan 2023
    ...The breakfast was excellent, and continued until 11:00, which was nice and also unusual for hotels in Italy. The young lady at the front desk was very nice and helpful with tips and advice when we asked... The walk to the Campo was easy and pleasant... I would recommend the Hotel Athena to anyone, and hope to stay there again on our next visit to Sienna...
  • Rodrigo
    Rodrigo
    Jan 2023 2248 contributions
    Excellent hotel, very good value for money. We were very well attended, large room, clean, with good bathroom and several amenities... Hotel well located and with parking...
  • AllenKaeja
    AllenKaeja
    Nov 2022 69 contributions
    WOW, my wife, Karen, and I thoroughly loved staying here. The perfect hotel for the end of our 15 day trip... Super comfortable beds, large room and inside the city walls, so a wonderful walk into the city centre... The breakfast was also wonderful, staff super friendly and knowledgeable, happily willing to provide any advice, suggestions we needed...
  • Edwin M
    Edwin M
    Oct 2022 4 contributions
    ...This hotel, arranged by our travel agent was just what we needed! Clean, quiet with very attentive service and a terrace with panoramic views of the sunset while sipping on your favorite beverage... The front desk staff was extremely attentive, arranging private tours and transportation as well as walking instructions to find the sights of the city...
  • Leslie W
    Leslie W
    Oct 2022 888 contributions
    ...We were lucky to spend three nights at the Hotel Athena on our recent visit to Siena. Our room was comfortably large, nicely furnished, with a very comfortable bed with nice linens... The outdoor terrace and bar opened every evening at 5 (this is contingent on good weather, which we were fortunate to have); it's a lovely place to have a drink and enjoy the lovely view of the countryside and the sunset... Breakfast was included in our rate; the selection of breakfast items was good, with freshly baked pastries, scrambled eggs, a variety of meats, cheeses, and fruits, plus cereal and yoghurt... Guests were expected to make their own coffee from the espresso/coffee machine... The staff was helpful throughout; the receptionists were gracious, the bartender very professional... The nearest restaurants are about 8-10 minutes away by foot; we didn't try the hotel dining room except for breakfast... We'll certainly consider the Hotel Athena again when next we're in Siena; it's convenient to the center of town, and really nicely appointed...
  • WENDYMON
    WENDYMON
    Aug 2022 186 contributions
    ...Overall fair hotel, well situated in Sienna, everything is by walking distance. Private parking Superb roof terrace with very good restaurant and stunning view...
  • William B
    William B
    Jul 2022 174 contributions
    My wife and I arrived late at the Hotel Athena in Siena, Italy and they kept their dinning room and kitchen open for us. We sat on the balcony and had a late night dinner over looking Tuscany... On the third day we had to leave early before breakfast and they packed us a wonderful breakfast to go... I highly recommend this place if you are planning to visit Siena...
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ΕΙΡΗΝΗ Β wrote a review Nov 2023
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I am still here at this beautiful hotel and I only have to say I couldn't have found a better place for my stay. Clean very good service the best breakfast and the receptionists very kind. Thank you very much
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Date of stay: November 2023
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L B wrote a review Oct 2023
Tinton Falls, New Jersey756 contributions125 helpful votes
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We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again. Room was clean and comfortable and of a good size. Parking came with the room however be warned that it can get crowded and difficult to get in and out. The parking is outside the controlled zone, ZTL, so that was nice. It was a short walk to the Duomo and the center of the historic district. The included buffet breakfast was good. The had lots of meats plus scrambled eggs and various pastries and yogurt. There is a terrace bar that opens up in the evening that was very nice. It turns into a so-so restaurant at night. There is one thing, the bill had a charge for Varie Al 10% that I am not sure about. We left before I noticed it so I am going to assume it was correct.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Scarlettraveller wrote a review Nov 2023
Brisbane, Australia62 contributions14 helpful votes
This hotel is very nice. Rooms are spacious and bathrooms sufficient and clean. They give you water each day for free which is nice especially since it was still hot when we were there. The hotel is located just outside of the city centre and is a short walk away from everything you might want to see. We went to their restaurant for dinner one night and definitely DO NOT recommend it. You can get cheaper and better food 5 minutes away.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Rebecca C wrote a review Oct 2023
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Great location, short walk to the il campo, restaurants and shops. Rooms were spacious and clean. Reasonably priced. Staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful, always happy to assist. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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eliz H wrote a review Oct 2023
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good room and hotel ambitious is good The only defect is staff only one person. the reception staff (long ponytail young man) is unfriending, Rude and unable to assist customers in difficult situations he is inexperienced and has rude manners to the clients
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for your feedback, I would like to introduce myself as you mentioned quite a lot about the person you are talking about. My name is Francesco and I am working at the Reception (the young man with ponytail). It is a pleasure to me to reply to your review, and we must admit that my staff and I felt a bit surprised after reading your review, as you have mentioned nothing about your staying in our beautiful property but you immediately vented something happened with someone of the staff. We would really appreciate if you could provide us further details regarding your staying in our Hotel, because your review does not help us to understand what actually happened in order to say that you had such a bad experience and it does not help us to improve ourselves. When did you join our property? Could you kindly tell us which room did you have during your staying and why didn't you promptly warn us about it? As you can read in all our guests reviews, they always mention how wonderfully spend their staying with us and how well and pampered are treated by all our staff. This is our everyday own goal since is very important to us to act with others as we would like to be treated and we are always ready to kindly assist our guests in whaterver they need. Passion for customer support is what leads our staff in doing this job. As we are almost sure you have misunderstood Hotel to review, probably meaning another person in another property, and that the person you mentioned have never spoken with you (since we are not able to see your name in our system), please feel free to contact at francesco@hotelathena.com in order to explain better about what did not make your staying a good one. Looking forward to welcoming you again as our guest, we send you our best regards.
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GrandTour759641 wrote a review Oct 2023
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On the day of checkout, my father had to have an ambulance called at 6am to take him to the hospital for complications with Parkinson’s. The staff helped us call one but we’re more concerned about our room charges. After spending the day at the hospital, we still wanted to check out that afternoon as we are trying to change airline flights for health reasons. They insisted on charging us full price for both rooms even though they had been cleaned and not used. The excuse given was that they were “expensive rooms” yet the hotel was not full. Extremely disappointing as we have stayed at the property multiple times and has taken our families there for the first time. Rooms and facilities have not been updated since our last visit five years ago and given this experience we will not be back.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from HotelAthena Siena, Altro at Hotel Athena
Responded Oct 12, 2023
Dear Gandy Family, hopefully you will not mind if we add the details you haven't included in your review. the morning your father was at the hospital we asked you whether you needed the rooms for another night, then you later called us in order to confirm your willingness to exend your stay another night for both rooms. At the Hotel Athena check out is at 12:00, you admit that you wanted to check out "in the afternoon" however we would like to clarify that what you call afternoon is actually 6 pm (we have records). We believe to be speaking from authority: you will not find a Hotel that will allow you to check out six hours after the usual time with no further charge. This might come in handy in the future. Best regards The Staff
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Lynda TH wrote a review Oct 2023
Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom17 contributions9 helpful votes
Unfortunately , the reception we got was the start of a disappointing experience ! Our room was booked 2 months prior to our visit, requesting a superior room with a lovey view. We also paid 6 weeks before, plenty of time and reason to honour our request. On arriving , we were given a room over looking the car park! I asked for a better room… this was received with unhelpful attitude . I paid 20€ tip which then produced a room directly above the previous one. A view of a wall,above the car park with a view to the far right of hills. At least an improvement! We had asked for twin beds. We were told this would be done the next day. Unfortunately , this was not done either. This meant poor sleep for my granddaughter , as I disturbed her during the nights. The service on the terrace for diner was also very disappointing so was the food. We asked for a taxi to take us to the train station , the morning before our departure. The receptionist said he couldn’t get through! And he would try later. On returning to the hotel later we were told all the taxis had been booked. So we had no way to get to the train in time. This meant I had no option other than book my own taxi to Perugia at the cost of 235€ s . This hotel could be so much better , if the attitude and a desire to help their guests was implicated. We only dealt with 4 of the reception desk so perhaps the others were better! On the positive. The breakfast was good and the room was nice and big… but we did pay for that.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from HotelAthena Siena, Altro at Hotel Athena
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Lynda, thank you for choosing Hotel Athena for your stay in Siena With reference to your review we would like to point out the following: your reservation was for an Executive room without a guaranteed view as written on the voucher, on arrival you insisted on having the panoramic view which had not been requested and therefore booked, after various shifts of our incoming bookings we managed to find you one that had the features you requested at a much lower supplement than you would have had to actually pay. We are therefore very disappointed with your comment, despite all our efforts to accommodate you you have written us a bad review. As for your opinion of our restaurant, it seems to us to be very general and not suitable for improving any aspects, since you do not give more precise details. Finally, regard to the taxi service, it is our custom to inform all our guests, especially during periods of high tourist influx, that it is possible to book it, subject to availability. In case of non-availability, we always suggest going to reception at least 1 hour in advance and not on the spot, as the company may be busy. We thank you again for staying with us and hope you will visit us again, booking directly on our website for a room that suits your needs.
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Dirk H wrote a review Sep 2023
Ostend, Belgium68 contributions13 helpful votes
A complete perfect service: good parking on the third floor, beautiful room on the fifth floor, breakfast on the fourth floor and excellent terrace restaurant on the seventh floor. Friendly personal on all levels and great quality of the food from breakfast to dinner. Perfect startpoint to visit this beautiful city.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Beth B wrote a review Sep 2023
Chicago, Illinois5 contributions
We enjoyed three nights at Hotel Athena. Our room was slightly cramped for three people, but ultimately was not a problem. The view from the terrace (luckily on our floor!) was spectacular, and we greatly enjoyed the breakfast each day - particularly the fresh honeycomb and the friendly staff who gave my daughter a lollipop each morning. The front desk staff was also helpful, calling cabs and giving restaurant recommendations. The only drawback was that it's a slightly longer distance to the city center than my mother 9who has some mobility issues) would have liked as it was not walkable for her.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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P&J Travels wrote a review Sep 2023
Farnham, United Kingdom45 contributions13 helpful votes
Hotel is well located next to the city wall within a short walk to the centre, making it a good value option for a visit to Siena. Room was an average size, clean & comfortable. It was raining during our stay so the terrace wasn't open unfortunately. There was a good selection of options for breakfast and there is a secure garage for bikes.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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US$87 - US$126 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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ItalyTuscanyProvince of SienaSiena
NUMBER OF ROOMS
100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Athena
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Athena?
Nearby attractions include Duomo di Siena (0.4 km), Centro Storico di Siena (0.4 km), and Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Athena?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Athena?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Athena?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Athena?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Athena?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pizzeria Gurgu Kebab, La Piccola Ciaccineria, and Blandis Cafè & Wine Bar.
Is Hotel Athena located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Siena.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Athena?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hotel Athena offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Athena?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Athena?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Centro Storico di Siena (0.4 km), Battistero di San Giovanni (0.5 km), and Basilica di San Francesco (1.1 km).