Originally Posted by
DavidO
Grand Hotel Continental is located very centrally and offers an idea location from which to explore Siena. I would rate this as a high 4* hotel. Nothing wrong with the hotel, but it does not rise to the level of accommodations that you'd find in the world's best five star city hotels. Of course, you're not in Rome, Milan, or Florence... you're in Siena, a town of only 50,000 residents. Bedrooms of normal guestrooms are nothing special unless you book a room with a view. Highly recommended — a Noble Suite. Located on the lower two floors of the hotel, these suites feature beautiful high ceilings, some with frescoes.
Do the Noble Suites have good views? The hotel web site doesn't mention views for the Noble Junior Suite, while it does for the Heritage Suite (although a two level room isn't ideal).
Noble Junior Suite
Located on the first floor, which was the floor on which the aristocratic family who owned the building once lived, the Noble Junior Suite offer, on the one hand, a sophisticated style thanks to the surprising trompe d’œil effects that simulate ancient marble columns and arches on the walls, with the sky depicted on the vaulted ceiling, and on the other, the presence of all of the modern comforts that today’s traveller could possibly want. Sizing 539-700sqft/50-65 mq all offer free wifi.
Heritage Suite
Art will be your constant companion from the moment you wake up, when the first thing you see will be the frescoes on the vaulted ceiling, while
the windows afford staggering views of the beautiful palazzos that embellish central Siena. The antiques and myriad modern comforts, together with the elegant, exclusive surroundings on two levels, will allow you to relax in a welcoming, intimate atmosphere Sizing 645 sq feet / 60 mq, all offer free wifi [emphasis added]
I wonder if the Panoramic Suite is worthwhile.