La Bandita Townhouse
Medieval soul meets low-key cosmopolitan. Relaxed and genuinely stylish without trying too hard. Vinyl LPs on the shelves, Ortigia toiletries in the bathroom, Illy espresso in every room. The kind of place where the owner's story is part of the product.
Request a top-floor suite for Val d'Orcia views — the difference from standard rooms is significant
Why It Matters
The building is a rambling Renaissance-era palazzo where nuns lived for over 500 years, renovated without adding a single square meter of new space. The Townhouse Caffè is one of the most popular restaurants in Pienza in its own right. Pienza itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site and arguably the most concentrated hit of archetypal Tuscan scenery — the Val d'Orcia — anywhere in the region.
A 12-room boutique hotel carved out of a 15th-century former nuns' convent smack in the middle of Pienza's cobblestone historic center. Owner John Voigtmann — former Sony music exec who spent his career on the road with the Strokes, Foo Fighters, and Christina Aguilera — traded rock tours for Tuscan village life and the result is exactly as cool as that résumé implies. Florentine architects Ernesto Bartolini and Arianna Pieri stripped back centuries of plaster to expose original stone walls and beams; the rooms feel like loft apartments that happen to be 500 years old.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Family Suite
From EUR450 / nightThe hotel's largest rooms at 50–55 sqm. A proper separate bedroom with a queen bed and its own freestanding bathtub bathroom, plus a separate sitting room with custom sofas that convert to two comfortable twin beds — with room for a third twin if needed. The two Family Suites can be interconnected, making them ideal for larger families or groups traveling together. Same Ortigia toiletries, bathrobes, Illy espresso machine, and complimentary minibar throughout.
Queen + up to 3 twin beds · 52 sqm
Junior Suite
From EUR450 / nightTwo Junior Suites on the top floor, side by side, with views across Pienza's rooftops to the Val d'Orcia valley below and all the way to Montepulciano, Montefollonico, and Monte Amiata. High ceilings, great light, stone walls, parquet floors, sofa or leather club chairs. Space for two extra twin beds in the room (no separate closed-off children's space). Bathrooms upgrade to both a walk-in rain shower and an oversized bathtub — the only room type with a bathtub. Ortigia products, bathrobes throughout.
Queen + up to 2 twin beds · 45 sqm
Standard Room
From EUR350 / nightCharming double rooms facing either the back garden or the village lanes of Pienza. Wood-beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls, warm cream parquet floors, and a comfortable vintage chair set the tone. Bathrooms have spacious walk-in rain showers with Ortigia skincare products, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Complimentary minibar, Illy espresso machine with capsules, flat-screen TV with international channels, and universal bedside outlets included. Air conditioning and heating individually controlled.
Queen · 25 sqm
Superior Room
From EUR350 / nightLarger than the Standard rooms and featuring the same DNA — wood-beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls, parquet floors — but with a desk and a custom-built sofa that converts to a comfortable twin bed. Useful for travelling with one child. Bathrooms are identical in spec to Standard: walk-in rain showers, Ortigia products, bathrobes. Complimentary minibar and Illy espresso machine throughout.
Queen + sofa twin · 35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Each evening, the library bar opens for aperitivo with complimentary bottles of wine chilled and ready. A natural gathering point for guests to meet over prosecco and local snacks.
Reserve seats at the chef's counter in the Townhouse Caffè to watch the kitchen team work from the open kitchen, from prep through plating. A particularly good option for food-focused guests.
Full-time English-speaking concierge team can arrange wine tours to Montepulciano and Montalcino, visits to local cheese farms (Cugisi), vineyard tours, cooking classes, and day trips to Siena, Montefollonico, and other nearby hill towns.
A walled medieval garden split into two sections: one is dedicated to outdoor dining for the Townhouse Caffè, the other is exclusively for hotel guests. Canvas chairs, total quiet despite being in the village center. One of the rare genuinely private outdoor spaces in central Pienza.
The hotel has a curated walking route through the Val d'Orcia available via Komoot (Design Hotels partnership). Concierge can also arrange custom hikes and excursions into the surrounding countryside.
A well-stocked library/bar on the first floor with an extensive vinyl LP collection curated by owner John Voigtmann — a reflection of his former life as a music industry executive. Guest can browse records, books, and an in-room mini guidebook to the region penned with insider knowledge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
First-floor library/bar featuring John Voigtmann's vinyl LP collection, books, DVD/CD selection, and an honesty bar. Open for aperitivo with complimentary wine in the evenings.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout all rooms and public areas.
Guests can order anything from the Townhouse Caffè menu during restaurant hours for delivery to their rooms.
Daily breakfast served in the Townhouse Caffè, included in all room rates. Served 7am–11:30am.
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating in every room via wall-mounted controls.
Fully complimentary minibar in every room stocked with soft drinks, bottled water, and coffee capsules for the Illy espresso machine. Refreshed daily.
Private guest-only section of the hotel's medieval walled garden, separate from the restaurant's outdoor dining terrace. A rare outdoor sanctuary in the middle of a pedestrian hilltop town.
Small pets are welcome at the hotel.
There is no swimming pool at the Townhouse. Guests seeking a pool should consider the sister property La Bandita Countryhouse, which has an infinity pool.
Full-time English-speaking concierge available to arrange activities, restaurant reservations, transport, and regional excursions.
Complimentary laundry service for stays of 3 nights or more — a standout perk that guests consistently rave about.
No electric vehicle charging stations available on-site.
Pre-booked airport transfers available: Florence €325, Rome Fiumicino €395, Pisa also available. Must be booked in advance.
Free parking approximately 2–3 minutes' walk from the hotel. The historic center is pedestrian-only but guests can drive to the front door for drop-off and bag handling.
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