L'Aia* has a complex history. Located on the mediaeval pilgrim route, the Via Francigena, the original residence was called ÔÇ£Spedaletto di UopiniÔÇØ (the Hospice at Uopini). It was built by the Senese cloth trader, Giovanni Colombini, who founded the Congregation of Jesuati, was beatified and, immediately after his death, became the protector of Senese traders. Giovanni took a vow of poverty and dedicated all his property to providing hospitality to travellers and the needy. In 1363, the buildings were donated to the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena and under this administration, the property was transformed into a place for curing the infirm. A document of 1440 states that the hospice was a ÔÇ£place of recovery for pilgrims and wayfarers comprising of 8 rooms, a stable and the room of the hospitalerÔÇØ.Following Grand Duke Leopoldo II of Tuscany's edict of 1751 to regulate Tuscan hospitals, the hospice was closed and sold to become a private residence.In the first half of the 19th century, ÔÇ£lo SpedalettoÔÇØ was acquired by the painter Francesco Nenci who personally decorated the sitting-room of the main house. He also painted the annex of the church of Santa Croce where there is an interesting altar-piece. Church and sitting-room can be visited on request.The buildings have all been recently restored to reflect their history and the tradition of ÔÇ£lo SpedalettoÔÇØ. As our predecessors did in days gone by, we welcome modern-day travellers visiting Siena and its environs.*Aia means ÔÇ£threshing barnÔÇØ. It is also the Italian name for The Hague.

Policies / Expenses Cancellation: first night for cancellations before 1 week for the bedrooms,50% for cancellations before 1 month for the weekly rate apartments,Totale rate for the no show Typical Group Deposit: 30% Total Taxes: 10.00% Total Misc Fees: $12.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)

60 km far from Florence Airport Local Shuttle Info: Bus stop for Siena City Center and Train Station

Yes! Pets are allowed. Pet allow but not close alone