Una Palazzo Mannaioni is a residence dating back to the 16th Century. Located along the walls in the center of Montaione, famous for the Castle of Montaione, a small medieval hamlet on top of a hill, 341 metres above sea level. We are in the heart of Tuscany, a region where there are many archaeological sites open to visitors.
Staying in these places means leaping into the history and culture of a thousand-year-old population. Moreover, the surrounding area offers picturesque views of rare and pure natural beauty and a landscape full of variety. You can find rows of vineyards belonging to the Chianti and Vernaccia di San Gimignano, thick silvery olive groves, chestnut trees, holm-oak trees, pine trees, and junipers, all typical of the Mediterranean.
Montaione bounders three provinces: Florence, Pisa, and Siena. Thanks to its strategic geographic position, you can visit places of undisputed artistic and touristic value such as San Gimignano, Volterra, Certaldo, Vinci, and San Miniato.
Within these prestigious boundaries, Una Palazzo Mannaioni represents a pinnacle of love and luxury, allowing the guest to savour the charm of ancient recipes, history, and the ambience of the past.
The Palace, built of stone and brick, is inside the village walls. Today it is completely restored and equipped with all comforts, Palazzo Mannaioni offers stays dedicated to relaxation and privacy.
The hotel has two entries, the first is on Via Cresci, which you can use if you are coming from the historic centre of Montaione, through the narrow alleys, passageways, and little squares where there are artisan shops and old houses with the characteristic flower-filled balconies. The second one is on Via Marconi, where you enter directly through the Castle's walls. This route passes through a lovely, Italian-style garden with a uniquely shaped swimming-pool, surrounded by lemon and orange trees in classic Tuscan urns.
This residence belonged to the one of richest and the most powerful families of Montaione, The Mannaionis. They are linked to its history from as far back as 1500. They played an important public role and were masters in the art of glass-making. They were land owners and their motto was "everything we can see till the horizon belongs to us".
With the foundation of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, first with the Medicis and then with the Lorenas, the Walls of the Castle were no longer considered important because the danger of enemies was over; thus Palazzo Mannaioni changed in the 19th century, taking its present shape. In the new space, an Italian-style garden was cultivated with small paths, Holm oak trees for shade, a lemon greenhouse, and a well.
Today, the old elegant atmosphere remains unchanged, with the well recognized family coat of arms in the hall and the restored furniture; the decorated ceilings in the entry and the wonderful stone floor have also been maintained.
Within the Hotel, all the estate properties have been restored: the old granary, the oil-mill, and the cellar dug out from the gabbro rock.
Nowadays, these places serve as the American Bar, Winery and the Restaurant De' Mannaioni. The extraordinary ambience is enhanced by attention to every detail, giving guests an unforgettable staying.
The Hotel Palazzo Mannaioni offers a relaxing surrounding where the visiros can mingle at the American Bar and Pool Bar. Here it is possible to organise a gala dinner, informal dinner, work breakfast, or welcome cocktail. The skilled and professional staff are available to help in any way possible.
The hotel staff is at your service to mke you stay as memorable as possible. Thee Hotel UNA HOTELS & RESORTS have one goal in mind, to please the customer.
It is possible to arrange transportatioin to and from the major Italian airports or organise a rental car for the journey, if necessary.
Reception is happy to arrancge ticket reservation for the Galleria degli Uffizi, Chianti tours, wine tastings in ancient residences and any other sightseeing adventure possible. There is complementary carpark for hotel guests.
Palazzo Mannaioni is happy to arrange services to host meetings and conventions. The Hotel has two fully-equipped, high-technology rooms with all the comforts necessary.
The multifunctional Clemente Hall cn host up to 85 people and the Lina Hall offers table seating for up to 16, for smaller group functions. Both of the rooms offer the best in services and respect international standards. The hotel's helpful staff is ready and willing to offer any assistance needed.
The Hotel Palazzo Mannaioni has remodelled what use to be and old oil mill and has turned it into a very special location for their celebrated restaurant De' Mannaioni. Details such as impressive lighting, and redbrick vaults make it the perfect surroundings to sample the Tuscan specialties.
The cellar of the Palazzo Mannaioni is now a very special part of the hotel; it is the wine cellar. It is a very unique place to organize a special occasion while eating wonderful food and sampling some unforgettable Tuscan wines.
The restaurant is directly connectd to the manicured garden area and the swimming-pool. Here the bar staff is waiting for you with a cool drink, where you can come out and relax poolside.
Palazzo Mannaioni has 29 rooms, 5 of which are junior suites on two levels: You will find completely remodelled unique furnishings and all amenities: adjustable air conditioning thermostat, bathrooms with shower/bathtub, Satellite TV, safe, Mini-bar, Internet connection, and soundproofed doors with electronic keys.
All of the rooms are special and unusual, refecting the charm of the palace itself. The unique Tuscan style furnishings ar particularly designed with special wood. Many of the accommodations have open wood beem on the ceilings and typical floor materiasl like original terra-cotta bricks, and many other rooms have unusual fresco paintings and wood floors.
Room views include typical rooftop scenes over Montaione's historic center, and other views aer of the ancient communication trenches of the Castle, that look over to the manicured Italian-style garden and swimming-pool.
The junior suites have a wonderful view onto the fantastic hills of Tuscany and all the way over to the, the sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Classic Rooms
These rooms are upscale, stylish, and comfortable accommodations that offer Satellite TV, direct telephone lines, air conditioning, safe, and hair-dryer in the bathroom. Some have a bathtub, and some have a shower.
Junior Suite
This is top of the line for the Hotel. This accommodation offers double level balconies, equipped with Satellite TV, direct telephone lines, air conditioning, safe, and hair-dryer in the bathroom.
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