Antica Dimora Leones, originating from the expertise restructuring of an 1800’s Aristocratic palazzo, is a maison de charme situated on the Pisan hills, in the Middle Ages historical quarter of Palaia, just a few kilometres from Volterra and San Miniato. The patient restructuring work has kept the original elements unaltered in the succession of environments having a refined atmosphere; with terracotta flooring, stone fire places, vaults and arches with visible stone work.
The thirteen rooms are furnished with period furniture, valuable pieces of antiques among which antique prints and paintings; while on the ceiling and walls, original frescos dating back to the 1800’s can still be admired.
Hotel Facilities
General
Elevator,
Luggage Storage,
Terrace,
Pets Allowed,
Garden,
Heating.
Services
Fax/Photocopying,
Internet Services,
Meeting/Banquet Facilities.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 11:00 hours until 22:00 hours.
You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 5 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet
Internet via modem is available in the business centre and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Payment - We accept
Visa,
Master Card,
American Express.
Important Information
Please note: the bed and breakfast does not have a 24-hour reception. Please contact the hotel to provide arrival information.
Room information
The thirteen rooms are furnished with period furniture, valuable pieces of antiques among which antique prints and paintings; while on the ceiling and walls, original frescos dating back to the 1800’s can still be admired.
The abundant breakfast consisting of cheeses, Tuscan salamis, home made cakes and marmalades, is served in the room attained from the ancient stable or, under the centenarian wisteria in the garden in front of the Romanesque parish Church of S. Martino, positioned amongst olive groves and cypress trees.
Directions
By airplane: From Pisa airport, take the train until Pontedera central station. From the station, take the bus CPT in the Palaia or Montefoscoli direction and get off in the center of Palaia, take the first right and turn right again on via della Rocca 2. It is also possible to drive, following the indications above.
By car Get onto the great FI-PI-LI (Firenze-Pisa-Livorno) communicating road , exit at Pontedera (for those coming from Pisa, it is the exit immediately after the one for Pontedera-Ponsacco). At the round crossroads continue following the indications for Palaia. Continue straight on the Strada delle Colline to Legoli (Road of the Hills for Legoli); at the fork roads keep left for Palaia and Forcoli. Once you have passed the Montanelli hamlet, turn left onto the Strada Statale Palaiese (Palaia State Road). Having driven up the hill and having passed the Partino hamlet, you will enter into Palaia. Take the first right and turn right again on via della Rocca 2
By train Take the line Pisa - Firenze until Pontedera central station and take the bus CPT in the Palaia or Montefoscoli direction and get off in the center of Palaia
*Directions included in email booking confirmation