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.

Very dissatisfied. We were recommended this place and left hungry and disappointed after a 2 hour…read moreexperience with 5 others. All the food came out randomly. The last 2 meals were served 30 and the last was 40 minutes after everyone else. So disorganized!!! No one came back to ask if we were happy with our meals. The owner took our order and when I told him I wanted a glass of Nobile de Montepulciano, he said "that's your problem" meaning he didn't approve of my choice. Ironically, that and the side salad were the only good things of the meal. You'll be wasting your money and precious time, if you eat here.

Starting with primi we ordered the guinea hen terrine and baccala with potatoes. Both are a cold…read moredish, beautifully plated/prepared. For secondi we shared pork tortellini in an asparagus sauce. I've never had such a light pasta that just melted in my mouth. For the main course we shared the Chianina steak. It was a massive 1.1 kg. It is a lot of meat but it's a must try. The t bone is best served rare and is a locally raised meat. The owner, a little Italian man named Mario was the perfect host. He added to this special connection we now have with this restaurant. If our travels bring us back to Montalcino, we will absolutely return to this quaint Tuscan restaurant.

Castiglion del Bosco (CdB) is the most majestic property I've ever stayed at-- I couldn't even…read moreimagine this kind of vision. It's no surprise CdB is consistently ranked among the top hotels in the world (#1 in the world by Travel + Leisure in 2022). The service and staff are unparalleled. The views are breathtaking no matter where you are onsite, especially waking up to it if you have a patio. PRICE: For the most cost-efficient room, rates run at €4,000 per night. DINING: There are only two sit-down dining venues on property, Osteria La Canonica and two-starred Michelin restaurant, Campo del Drago. While both are exceptional in their own cuisines, I do wish there were more restaurants on-site. SPA: I had a facial and a deep tissue massage, but both were disappointing--overhyped and expensive for what you're getting. The facial felt like a basic cycle of product being applied and washed off x5. As for the deep massage, I fell asleep, which is never a good sign. I want to clench my teeth as knots and kinks are being worked out by a professional. Unfortunately, we never got there. ACTIVITIES: Since you're isolated on property, you can arrange for activities on/off property with guest relations. For on-site activities, transportation is complementary (ie: Brunello tasting, bicycling, golf). Unfortunately for off-site activities, expect to pay for transportation (ie: truffle hunting, horseback riding). While once again, pricey, you can't beat the experience at this beautiful property-- especially the truffle hunting! LOW: Being one of the event planners for my company's recent president's club trip, my only real critique was the lack of responsiveness to the various departments when coordinating via email -- especially as the date approached sooner. 5/5!!!

This place is AMAZING! If you've ever dreamed of staying a a luxury villa…read moreIn Italy, this is your dream vacation. The location and views are breathtaking and the property is enormous. We will definitely return. A must stay for everyone going to Italy.

April 15-17, 2019 Stay…read more ROOM: We stayed in a Belvedere room that offered a beautiful view of the Val d'Orcia, I wish there was a balcony attached but your view is only from a small window. The room was clean and spacious, we never felt cramped. There is a small TV, telephone, air conditioning, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. There was a large free private parking lot which was very convenient for us. The website said multilingual staff and that really wasn't the case it was Italian but we got by okay. The pool wasn't open yet but it looked really nice with lots of outdoor seating options. RESTAURANT: Breakfast Buffet: Included every morning was a selection of home-made bread, cakes, pies, croissants, biscuits, cold meats and salami, cheeses, boiled eggs, assorted cereals, various jams, honey, chocolate, yogurt, fresh seasonal fruit and dried fruits, a wide selection of tea, fruit juices, cold milk and hot beverages including made to order espresso drinks. ****BEST CROISSANTS I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE**** Dinner: Definitely make a reservation - this was one of my favorite restaurants in my 9 days of Italy including three Michelin star restaurants, this place topped all three of those restaurants for value, flavor, presentation and service. Buffalo Caprese salad with "Cuori di Bue" Tomatoes *it was the best buffalo mozzarella I had the whole trip and plenty to share Pici Pasta, cheese, black pepper and bread crumbs *pasta tasted homemade and great combo and portion of cheese, black pepper and bread crumbs - a perfect texture Baked Eggplant, cheese and tomato *hearty and tender eggplant, the tomato was rich and flavorful "Cannellini" beans and fresh onion salad *so my friend doesn't like beans but he said these were the best beans he's ever had, the portion is also generous

TASTING ROOM: There is a beautiful showroom with marble that…read moreis between the vineyards and the cellar. They are open from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm. The wines are encased in upscale lit cases which displays it in a very high end way. We had an opportunity to try one of their 100 point Brunellos for free and I was not impressed. Most of their wines are over 90 point and extremely pricey and after tasting 3 additional wines, we left. We didn't bother to do the wine tour since we didn't enjoy the tasting. It was worth a visit because this was by far the most lavish tasting room we encountered in our 3 days in Tuscany.

As a white wine drinker, I have to say that Casanova di Neri offered exceptional quality of wine…read morewith thorough details provided by the staff. We were lucky to have Simona as our tasting expert. She was kind, clever, and even helped us navigate resturant options for the next few days. My husband purchased a case of a variety of Brunello blends. He's the red drinker. Thank you Simona for your courtesy and hospitality!!

Look, folks, this place isn't for everyone. You have to want to stay in an out of the way…read moreplace.... One star: Absolutely the worst time getting to our B&B in the 13th century Castello di Ripa d'Orcia, because there is no local street address per se and the GPS coordinates (be sure your device is set to travel on unpaved roads) or you may drive around in circles...So, we arrived in the dark having gone through the same nearby town twice! Turned off the GPS and navigated to the nearest village, San Quirico d'Orcia, and then followed their numerous signs out of town on Via G. Garibaldi for approximately four kilometers along an unpaved gravel road, with lots of ruts. Five stars: for the location! The place has loads of character, because you arrive at the 13th century castle gates and beg admission at the portal. Lots of cats around. Fascinating place to explore...old carts from 1943, 1960, and later. The grapes have been harvested and are hanging in one of the outbuildings. Three stars: there is no wifi in the room, the wifi is only in a common room in a building across the way, which is so cold you won't want to use it long in late October. The bedroom, number 15, has a wonderful beam and terracotta ceiling, though. Good hot water, large fluffy, white bath sheets in a generous bathroom with ironically, a handicapped toilet, which no handicapped person could possibly get to having to go up two sets of stairs to this room. No particularly fabulous view from this room. Four stars: The breakfast is more than adequate, the croissants are really good, and the coffee great but you have to know that I generally don't drink watery, American coffee, but here the strong, smooth cappucino is excellent. And, dinner is not to be missed. We had a bruschetta, followed by a Tagliatini alla carbonara sauce (bacon with noodles), a mixed grill of a wonderful melt in your mouth salsicce (aka sausage of either veal, pork, or beef and spices in a casing), pork with tomato and beans, and turkey, and then to sum it up with a very chocolaty, tiramisu with three or four layers, and not too cloyingly sweet tiramisu. By the way, if you can find it try their 2011. It scores 91 points in Veroncelli, the Italian gold guide. So make a dinner reservation. Overall, a delightful place to stay if you understand where you are...