Hotel Palazzetto Rosso

Ooh la la! This French-owned hotel occupies a magnificent 13th-century building and is Siena's only hip hotel, replete with designer furniture and fittings. Nine well-sized rooms have good beds with quality linen, smart TV and kettle (note that the ubiquitous shower-nozzle-over-bathtub won't suit everyone). There's a chic breakfast room and bar, attentive service and valet parking.