Piazza della Cisterna 13, 53037 San Gimignano, Italy
#20 of 44 hotels in San Gimignano
Guests' ChoiceBased on 396 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Peter
IrelandThe only niggle was the AC which worked perfectly but emitted a constant buzzing sound. White noise really, but I had to turn it off in the middle of the night when I couldn’t get back to sleep.
Lovely old building, beautifully restored. Large comfortable bed. Spotlessly clean room and bathroom. Except for the black mould in the shower. Needs attention! We had requested a room at the back, so it was very quiet. Though in April, after 22:00, all of San Gimignano is quiet. Nice view of the countryside from the room. This was our third visit to San Gimignano. Previously, we’ve stayed across the square at La Cisterna which is also excellent. However, Lion Bianco was better value this time. Definitely recommended and we would certainly return.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Rebecca
United StatesIt’s a little difficult to get to. But, once you are there, it’s really worth it! Wonderful location!!
Loved the staff. Lisa was wonderful at the front desk and the morning breakfast was delicious!!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Shoshana
United StatesNot great WiFi
Very convenient location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Simon
New ZealandAccess slightly difficult especially on market day
Good size room and the location right in the town square
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomSuperb location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Peter
AustraliaWhilst the street square can be noisy at night, that’s understandable given the history and location of the hotel
The location and ambience of the hotel is amazing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Diane
United StatesPerfect location at the center of San Gimignano. Easy access to restaurants and bars. Quiet room. Comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Swagata
United StatesWe liked everything.
The hotel was right in the center of the piazza, such a great location. In an old building, yet inside was all modern. Rooms were good size, the bathroom was large with a jacuzzi bathtub. The breakfast had lots of selection. Front staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Levi
United KingdomThis is really a dream location at the centre of this stunning picturesque town. The staff were helpful and friendly, with excellent coffee at breakfast. There are amazing things to see literally just a few steps from the hotel. What a place!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Filipe
BrazilVery good! Very clean, big room, good shower, good team. View from room was fantastic, lobby is very nice and is in the middle of the main square.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Kim
United Statesnothing
Location right in main piazza, restaurant and tavern next door and many all around...extensive, delicious breakfast (free with some rates) with charcuterie, fresh bread, desserts, multiple coffee choices, including cappuccino, eggs (often not offered at other places)- great view from my room of the city and countryside
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Kathleen
United StatesThe receptionist was super helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Tara
SloveniaThe bed was too soft and it was squeaking a lot when we moved during the night. We expected better coffee at breakfast.
The location of the hotel is great, right at the main square. The staff is really nice, super helpful and always in good spirits. The room was nice, very clean, there was AC in it. We also had breakfast there and it was great, a lot of options and the food was delicious.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Andrew
United StatesAll was great.
Location was great. Breakfast was excellent. Staff was very capable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Heather
United StatesExcellent location right on the main square!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Catherine
United StatesThe view! Nice terrace!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Chris
United KingdomExcellent location in centre. Hotel ticked all the right boxes. Nothing to fault. Breakfast excellent. Staff very friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Anthony
BelgiumThe shower doesn't have a door that closes completely. With the unexpected surprisingly high pressure of the shower, the bathroom floor got very wet and slippery.
Couldn't be a better location. The hotel has a view on the main piazza. Room was nice, high ceiling, curtains to block out sun. There were even chairs at the window, for a nice view of the main piazza in the evening with a glass of wine. Didn't get the breakfast so no review on that.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Hilda
Puerto RicoNothing or
Location, location, location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Maria
New ZealandNothing
Very central
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Castanedaxx
ColombiaNothing, all was perfect.
Excellent location and clean facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Dimitra
GreeceBest location in San Gimignano! Right in the center of everything. The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. I would come back 100%. We booked the room with window view and it was awesome!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Anthony
AustraliaSan Gimignano is a truly lovely old town in Tuscany to explore and Leon Bianco is situated right on the main piazza. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and the staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. We'd definitely choose to stay there again. Anthony & Carol, Jervis Bay Australia
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sarah
QatarNothing
Central location, spacious rooms & frindly staff. Quite at night
Stayed in March 2024
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