Hotel Da Graziano - San Gimignano

Great place to dine when you want seafood instead of pasta. Tuna and bream dishes were quite good, especially for the price. Local wines in all sizes from bottle to glass. Service was excellent. Close to main entrance to town.

The room was on the small side but was clean and everything was in good condition. The floor was tiled and there was a balcony that gave views over the countryside...but not of San Gimignano itself because there are neighbouring buildings in the way. There is a fridge in the room, but it can't be used to put your own stuff in. The hotel is about a 10 to 15 minute uphill walk to the gates of San Gimignano. There is a small free parking lot opposite the hotel but you need to be lucky to get a space...we were! The breakfast area is on the lower ground floor down a spiral staircase, with inside and outside seating areas. Breakfast was continental style but very good. Staff were helpful and friendly. Overall, a good experience. We would use this hotel again.

While the hotel is not in the old city center it is only a 400 m walk away on sidewalks beside the road. It’s nice to also have a bar and restaurant for breakfast and dinner on premise. Last night I had the Tuscan bean soup. Very traditionally made with soft white beans, fresh spinach and bread and drizzled with olive oil. Flavors subtle the way it was meant to be in an average home. The baked chicken with saffron topped with asparagus was just right. Moist and tender inside with al dente asparagus. A fine end to a day on via Francigena.