My husband and I loved our stay at Albergo le Terme. It's run by a local family since the 1970s,…read moreand we got to meet 3 generations. You feel love and care everywhere here, from the comfort of rooms, the decor, the food, to the every detail of the grounds and the service. It's amazing that this building was the residence of Pope Pius II in the 15th century. We had such a good time here, didn't want to leave. And the tiny village is beautiful, we walked in the mornings and in the evenings, and the views of the Tuscan valley below are breathtaking. Oh, and the view from our room (221) was incredible (it's of the old belltower and the ancient hot springs baths, I couldn't stop taking photos). Not too many American tourists here, which felt very special. Highly recommend this gem of a place! Extra shout out to Laura, Diego and Chiara, and Patrick at front desk!

Although the price is a bit steep, this hotel is a very nice place, underrated for certain aspects…read more(the spa is great), overrated for others (some rooms are really noisy). Having said that we keep coming here because service is great the spa is class and food is good. Great place of one or two nights out!

Hotel Osteria Dell' Orcia is a beautiful boutique hotel in a restored farmhouse in Tuscany. It's…read morethe perfect place to spend the afternoon poolside and to then have a leisurely dinner al fresco. Be sure to use Google maps and/or to call the proprietor for a bit more specific directions as a standard GPS will likely take you into town. The hotel and the staff are all warm and inviting. Upon arrival I was invited to the pool after dropping off my luggage and then asked when I might want to dine. After a bit later departure from the pool I asked if I could push the reservation out to 9 pm and there was no problem at all. Dinner was quite tasty. As it was Friday, fish was featured on the menu and I had the seafood soup (pretty good save a few bones) and the turbot which was exceptional. I don't normally do desert, but the tiramisu was exceptional. My only regret was going with the Rose prosecco vs. a local white wine. Breakfast started at 8 and featured a wonderful spread of fruits, hard boiled eggs, cheeses, meats, breads and pastries. And of course great coffee of my choice. Parking at the property was plentiful either outsid or in the private garage. Overall it was a great retreat in the heart of Tuscany and look forward to returning!!

Located an easy walk down the hill from the center of Bagno Vignoni - take the turn to the right,…read moreoff the road, and cross the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Fiume Orcia - quite a charming approach to this beautiful hotel. Or, if you're walking into town, it's less than 10 minutes across the bridge and back up that hill. Be sure to observe the donkey on the way, originally retained as a kind of tourist attraction, we're told. Hotel Osteria dell' Orcia has spacious rooms, spotlessly clean, and the entire place has a newly renovated look to it, while retaining a traditional style. Gorgeous lawn, with beautiful outdoor dining areas. Didn't have time to get in the pool, but it looked quite inviting. A shout-out to the energetic proprietor, Silvano, who is a kind of hotelier factotum, handling everything with excellent attention to his guests, a sense of humor, a great zest for life and good food. Can't recommend the restaurant more highly. Consider taking Silvio up on a grappa tasting.

You would think that for nearly $1000 usd/night that this hotel would have effective air…read moreconditioning, spoiler: it doesn't. Everything, and I genuinely mean everything is damp. The towels, the rooms, the robes, even the mattresses. Moreover, good luck with the waitstaff at meals if they find out you are American (even if you are conversational in Italian and only make requests in Italian)--super rude, and genuinely do not care to attend to the table past ordering. Corrado and Elizabeth were both inexcusably impolite and abrupt in their service. They are the main reasons that my husband and I chose not to frequent the hotel restaurant during our stay.

Ah le terme, where else can you feel like a slice of human spaghetti and pay for the privilege?…read moreWell Iceland but anyway, that's another yelp review. I visited San Giovanni this past weekend as part of a blog tour and it was filled to the brim with every man, woman and child in the Rapolano Terme area, all with some strange sand on their face until I realized that it was actually on the floor of the pools. A little weird, only because we had all been stepping on it, so putting it on my face didn't seem all that appealing but that being said, the pools were nice. The best part about this terme is the variety in pools and the gorgeous sunset views overlooking the valley. They also have a sweet dinner 'dinner and a dip' deal that didn't seem too expensive. Keep in mind that on the weekends, the terme has extended opening hours and you can dance in the pools till 1am. I definitely will be back, a little too crowded for my tastes which is why it won't get a five star review, but for thermal spas, it certainly is a great choice!

There are just certain hotels that you really don't ever want to leave , or (when you have to) you…read morewant to immediately book your next stay, and you almost want to keep it a closely-guarded secret. Podere L'Olmo is one of those places. A small hotel (fewer than 10 rooms) set in the gorgeous open rolling hills of the Val D'orcia, just south of Monticchiello. The place is just idyllic. The hotel has luxury amenities, a heated pool, its own small restaurant, and extremely comfortable, well-appointed rooms. The ground floor suites are just terrific. The hotel grounds are sizable enough to relax in peace and just watch the world go by if you choose. Views all around the valley, with Pienza perched on the hill nearby. But its also the perfect base for exploring Val D'orcia: a quick 10 minutes' drive to Pienza, 5 minutes to Monticchiello, and surrounding territory including hill towns and other attractions such as Bagno Vignoni. Montepulciano, Montalcino and other towns are short drives away. Your hosts treat you like you're family. Maybe the Royal Family. With only a handful of rooms, Giulia, Gabriella and Antony can lavish attention on their guests. And...they do! We had a great deal of fun just passing idle moments with them chatting, about local sights, Italy, and the world in general. Such wonderful people. They're great stewards and ambassadors for the local territory and can help you set up itineraries, reservations and day trips that will make your stay magical. We were there for 5 nights in late April and our stay was indeed magical. It's quite clear they receive many return guests who have fallen in love with L'Olmo. We'll be among those return guests, I promise you. But in the mean time....ssssssh! It's our secret!

Most amazing accommodations of our stay in Tuscany! This place is BEAUTIFUL! It is an old…read moremonastery that has been transformed into a hotel with amazing grounds. Our room had incredible views of the property. It was a two story unit. The restaurants on site are equally amazing. We ate at the hotel restaurant as well as the Osteria. The Osteria was definitely our favorite of the two. We are vegan and they had many options on the menu that were already vegan. Amazing service...probably some of the best I would rate this place a 10+++

Off the beaten path but worth it. My friends and I were on a cycling tour of Tuscany and stayed at…read morethis hotel one of the nights. The food was amazing. Chef Leo makes the best olives ever and all his other preparations are most delightful as well!

This hotel has an amazing view of Montalcino. Book a room with a view out the back side. The front…read morejust faces the streets. Breakfast is included and the man who was the barista was very nice and friendly. He makes tasty coffees with pretty foams. The breakfast room has a beautiful view too. Check in and check out was a breeze. They do have good WiFi here. It's a short walk up a steep hill to restaurants and shops. Parking is included with the hotel but spaces are pretty tight. We had a van and it unfortunately got dented in the process of trying to fit into the parking spot we were given. We were in a triple room which was a twin sofa bed and a king size bed upstairs in a loft. It was a big room. The restroom was a little dated and there was some mold in the shower. You need to return your key to the front desk every time you leave the hotel. You pick it up when you come back.

A good three night stay here. The facility is beautiful. It sits on a steep hill side overlooking a…read morebeautiful valley. The room was very nice if on the small side. the view more than made up for the size. Everything worked reasonably well except the AC did not work one evening. The staff were efficient and reasonably friendly. The breakfast was very good quality and well served. Housekeeping was excellent.