Italy - Tuscany
Pensione Bencista
A Karen Brown Recommended Hotel / Inn
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Karen's Review Of This Property:
Pensione Bencista
The Bencista is a real find for the traveler looking for a congenial, unpretentious, family-run hotel near Florence that has charm and yet is reasonably priced. The villa, romantically nestled in the foothills with a bird’s-eye view of Florence, is owned and managed by the Simoni family who are always about, personally seeing to every need of their guests. Simone Simoni speaks excellent English, and on the day of my arrival he was patiently engrossed in conversation with one of the guests, giving him tips for sightseeing. Downstairs there is a jumble of sitting rooms, bars, and parlors, each decorated with dark Victorian furniture. Upstairs are the bedrooms, which vary in size, location, and furnishings. Some are far superior to others. Many people return year after year to their own favorite room. During the season, reservations should be made well in advance, especially for a room with a view over Florence, as the hotel is beautifully located for sightseeing in both Florence and Tuscany. (If you do not have a car, you can take the bus that runs regularly into Florence from the top of the road every 20 min.) Two meals (breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner) are included in the price. One of the outstanding features of the pensione is its splendid terrace where guests can enjoy a sweeping panorama of Florence.
Pensione Bencista is
Located along this Karen Brown Itinerary:
I - Romantic Tuscany
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| Siena Tuscany, Italy |
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| Arezzo Tuscany, Italy |
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Credit Cards Welcome: VISA MC
27 Rooms, Double Occupancy: €124.00 - €184.00
3 Suites, Double Occupancy: €180.00 - €250.00
*Includes breakfast & dinner
Closed: Dec to Feb
Phone: (055) 59 163 Fax: (055) 59 163
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