First off, wow with the complaints from the other people…read more What a bunch of pansies. This was hands down my favorite spot during my whole stay in Tuscany. Firstly, it is perfectly located. After spending 2 nights in Florence with all its city noise, hopping to Siena was just what I needed. This hotel is located up in the hill so you have a great view of the city. The sunrise from the bar was something else. With that said, if you plan to walk to the city center, good luck to you. You can do it, but not during the summer. I drove to the city on our first day and was able to find parking fairly quickly. Checkin was easy. The lady who helped us (I regrettably didn't get her name but she had short hair and worked during the morning shift) was so helpful. I made a little bit of a booboo and booked a tour leaving from Florence the next day and so I had to cancel it. She found us another company doing the same tour for the next day and took care of everything. She took care of it like a boss. She also took care of another tour we ended up booking (and got us a discount) for the next day. She definitely made the whole experience stress free. Thank you so much again. Grazie. Grazie. Grazie. The free breakfast provided was something else. They legitimately have everything. The spread was quite impressive. You also get to eat outdoors with a view of the city so that was definitely a plus. We ended up eating dinner there on our first night and had a great time. The staff were extra awesome. A complete 180 from the city folk. If you need a cab, the staff will get one for you within minutes. Our room was super spacious. The bathroom was so enormous I couldn't get over it. The outdoor seating area was a nice touch. I did spend a bit of a time walking the grounds on my own and couldn't help but oooh and ahhhh. It is seriously picturesque and makes me want to get married there. I don't even believe in marriage. Special shoutout to Atla for making us awesome drinks. Negroni is now my go to. Thanks for the smokes too. You'll definitely find me here the next time I'm in Tuscany. That's for sure.

Nice, clean rooms. BIG bathrooms!…read more There are more rooms on the property than it seems, so when you make a reservation try to request a room in the main building if you want a room with a scenic view. Otherwise, your room might not have a view of Siena. Should also mention that it is a cab ride (9-12 euro depending on time) away from the center of Siena... or you can hike/walk there although I didn't attempt it. They say it is 2km but over half up that is winding up roads to the top. They have decent lunch on the grounds as well as a restaurant for dinner (I didn't eat dinner though), large pool and "gardens" you can walk through. The staff is more than accommodating and very nice! WiFi available for a hourly or daily fee. All-in-all I would stay here again if I went to Siena. Being away from the city center was a nice change!

Super nice Very polite…read more Large rooms Walking distance to all things Siena. Reasonably priced

Superb hotel in Siena. Staff was superb. Location is right at the edge of the walled city, so close…read moreto the sites but quiet. Our room overlooked to courtyard in the back, with long range Tuscan views over the wall. Breakfast was wonderful. Rooms are spacious and the beds are great. Happy to stay again when we return to Siena.

An all around amazing place. Extremely friendly and helpful staff/service. The food was top notch…read moreand you can watch the chef work her magic if seated outside. We split the Fiorentina steak for our main course and it was heavenly. The chef's attention to detail on all dishes was excellent and the house Chianti was delicious to top it all off. Highly recommend this place if you're nearby, it's not to be missed!

Small osteria in town. Service is excellent. Food is fresh and good. German beer on tap and a full…read morebar. And coffee of course. You cannot go wrong with this quaint little place. They have gluten free options and were very accommodating. Stop in for a bite on the patio.

we stopped by for a glass of wine and decided to stay for dinner…read more We have had many great meals while in Italy for a week and this is a standout!! AMAZING!!!!

One of the finest meals we've enjoyed anywhere in the world. The ambience, service, and menu are…read moreexceptional. The food is creatively and perfectly prepared and presented.

Amazing service and dedicated staff! The Chef/manager Francesco/and our waiter Flavio were so great…read morewe decided to come back twice in the same day. This restaurant is located across from and works directly with Le Volte Enoteca Prodotti Divini (wine store). The ambience and neighborhood view is so charming and welcoming. The food we ordered was absolutely fantastic! I started out with the Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Fresco e Basílico ( Datterini tomatoes, basil, olive oil bruschetta). If I could ship these tomatoes to the US everyday I would be the happiest person in the world. We came back later and also tried the Crostone del Cantuccio ( Truffle sauce, Tuscan sausage, pecorino cheese) which was delightful and I highly recommend it as well. For our mains I had the Pappardelle Fresche Al Ragù Toscano which I have to say- is the best pasta dish I've had this whole week in Italy. NO Italian restaurant serving ragù/pappardelle in the US even comes close to the texture, flavor, and quality of this plate. I also had some of the Ossobuco Alla Chiantigiana (Chianti style braised veal) and you could feel and taste every precious hour it took to make it, and the sauce, in every bite. For dessert I tried the pannacotta which was delicious! I also tried the cheesecake which if you're coming from the US it is a VERY different texture, much more creamy, and delicious as well! If you are in the area they are open everyday all day except Wednesday! We are most likely coming back one more time this week the staff, aesthetic, and especially the food makes the restaurant a MUST DO!

Come on!!!!! This place has the best pasta dishes we have had ever! So good I can't even…read moreexplain it. Wine, pasta and service. Worth the drive off the freeway. Must have.

Off the beaten path delightful restaurant with a glorious back patio full of shade. There's a crazy…read morerobot in front beckoning you to come in but don't let that deter you! We had amazing spinach and ricotta ravioli (sauce was to die for), pici with wild boar (very yummy) and a mixed salad with green beans, beets and feta. Highly recommended with a nice view if you want to get away from the crowds and have a delicious lunch.

We had a wonderful experience several years ago but - unfortunately - it wasn't quite what we…read morerecalled. The owner (who was so welcoming the last time we were here) was not in evidence; the manager was helpful but one of the wait staff was decidedly rude and unhelpful to us. Food was OK; the papardelle di Cinghiale (wild boar) was good and the Malvasia we had was pleasant. The view is certainly a gorgeous one, a medieval wonderland at your doorstep. Not sure if the restaurant changed hands but it was simply not what we remembered and probably wouldn't return.

One of my favorite finds in Siena. They dishes are very unique, if you're adventurous, they were…read moreserving pork liver while we were visiting and it was amazing, it was the best dish during my trip in Tuscany. They can get busy so I would recommend making a reservation before hand. Siena itself is a great place to stay while exploring Tuscany, it is a short drive Val d'Orcia, the picturesque valley of Tuscany. I would definitely stop by Poggio Covili farm while you're visiting, if there is one picturesque place in Tuscany, its the beautiful lane of cypress trees here!

We stopped here for dinner when we visited Sienna. The servers are very nice and helpful and they…read moreseated our large group of 10 very quickly. My favorite here was the dessert. I ordered a slice of tiramisu which was a perfect end to dinner. The texture was perfect and the espresso was just right. I would give it a perfect score but it was just a tad too sweet for my liking. Overall 8.5/10 piece of tiramisu for me.

This review is for a wine tasting and tour. We did not stay at the hotel but drove there…read more We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and tasting. Gabriel gave us interesting information about the Castle, which was built in the 11th century by Benedict monks! He showed us interesting things such as a hidden room where people can spy into the dining room through a hole in a painting, an underground tunnel, and a theater with its original backdrop from 1742. Don't forget to take a few pictures at the giant bench which is a few minutes' walk away. The view is gorgeous and the grounds are well maintained. For the tasting portion, we really enjoy the high quality of wine. Gabriel was also nice enough to let us sample a few other wines beyond the ones included in tasting, such as the dessert wine and the whites. Quite a few of us bought some bottles to take home. There are plenty of wineries in the area and we had visited quite a few of them during our three weeks in Tuscany. This is definitely one of the better ones, for the castle's history, the view, and the quality of wine.

Better late than never Beautiful grounds and…read moreinterior-stoped here for a wine and cheese tasting which was good but could have used more snacks/crackers with the wine Maybe things have changed since we last visited but fun to be in the heart of Chianti