Hotel Relais Della Rovere is a historical site located on a hill and offering a panoramic view over Colle di Val d-Elsa. The property consists of 3 different buildings dating back to different eras. The main building was an old convent of the 11th century-the 2nd part a Renaissance Villa which belonged to the Pope Giulio II and the 3rd part a typical Tuscan house from the end of the 1800s. The Relais was completely restored in 2000 to create a rustic and elegant 4 star hotel in an ideal location for visiting nearby San Gimignano-Siena-Volterrra-Florence-the Chianti Region and all the shops featuring the famous Colle Crystal which produces 15 pct of all the crystal in the world - On entering the hotel you will find a spacious reception area followed by a large lounge bar where you can pass the time with reading your favorite book or newspaper - using the high speed internet point to stay in touch with friends and family or just having a refreshing drink-The hotel offers a range of charming rooms and suites to suit all needs-these are located throughout the different buildings and offer all the comforts modern guests require-After a day visiting the interesting sites and cities nearby-the hotel offers guests a large garden where they can enjoy a swim in the marble swimming pool during the summer months-sunbathe or have lunch on the terrace of the Colonica house-a former stable dating from 800-In the Villa section of the hotel guests can enjoy their breakfast in a cozy room with high ceilings-The restaurant Il Cardinale located in the ancient wine cellar of the Villa offers guests truly exquisite traditional Tuscan and international cuisine complemented by a wide selection of the best Italian wines-In the summer months dinner is served on the outside patio-creating a very romantic atmosphere-A spacious complimentary parking area is located outside the main entrance to the hotel.The property is closed for business over the following dates- 3 Nov 2007-End Mar 2008