Hotel Patio began its activity in December 2001 following a careful and refined restructuring of Palazzo de' Giudici in Via Cavour, 23. Alessandro Severi, entrepreneur and owner of the historical residence, in collaboration with qualified and specialised architects undertook a decidedly ambitious project: that of combining the charm of a fine old Tuscan building, situated in one of the most elegant streets of the historical centre of Arezzo, with the innovative concept of rooms inspired by the fabulous adventures of Bruce Chatwin, a writer of international fame but, more especially, a great traveller. The choice immediately revealed itself as a winner, and the curious proposals of the hotel are today conducted by his sister Alessandra who defines it as "a journey within a journey".