Pensione Bencista
Fiesole, Tuscany
Good Hotel Guide Review
Ever-popular, Simone Simoni’s ‘blissfully quiet’ B&B in a residential area on a hilltop just north-west of Florence represents ‘amazing value’, say its devotees. ‘Breathtaking’ views over the city are seen from the dining room and many bedrooms, notably Room 21 (‘usually reserved a year in advance’). ‘A bottle of Chianti, with canapés, can be taken on the charming terrace [with a huge, gnarled wisteria and pots of flowers] as you watch the sun set over Florence.’ ‘Great choice for breakfast.’ There are ‘beautiful small sitting rooms’ on several floors. Bus 7 to the city goes from the top of the road, and ‘there is good walking in the hills nearby, a nice change from pounding the pavements’.
Hotel details
Address
Via Benedetto Da Maiano 4
Fiesole
Tuscany
50014
Italy
Telephone
00 39 555 9163
Bedrooms
2 suite with view, 2 junior suite ,14 double with view over the countryside,7 double with view over Florence,1 superior double room with balcony and view over Florence, 2 family rooms for 4 persons,4 triple rooms, 7 single, 2 in annexe.
Open
15 Mar-15 Nov.
Facilities
Lift, 3 lounges, bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi, terrace, garden, spa, jacuzzi, two mountain bikes
Background music
No.
Children
Yes.
Dogs
Yes, but not allowed in the restaurant.
Credit cards
MasterCard, Visa.
Prices
Standard double from €158-200.