The physical plant is good but food at the breakfast buffet was almost uniformly truly horrible…read more The staff is also not friendly or professional.

This place was *Amazing*- I've never been to a hotel like it before. Amazing customer service from…read moreevery single aspect- the front desk is amazing- the bar- the bellhop- everyone is so nice! The rooms were great- solid view, great commodities- the only reason it gets a four star is because the beds are a bit stiff. Doesn't matter after a fourteen hour flight tho (slept like a baby ). It serves both breakfast and dinner- (breakfast 3/4 floor and dinner 7 floor) the 7th floor where you have dinner doubles as a roof top bar and is just a gorgeous view of Siena. Not to mention every place you could want to see here is in walking distance!!! If I could give this a 9.9/10 I would- nothing can be perfect but this place is pretty damn close.

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.

I stayed here for 3 nights during the month of October and had an exceptional experience. This is…read morean agriturismo which is a farm home located on a vineyard and olive grove. They make their own wines and olive oil which are outstanding. They only have a few rooms available so make sure to book ahead. We were greeted by Anna the property manager who was very helpful with getting us settled into our room. The room was very clean and felt like a 5-star hotel with excellent furnishings, a modern bathroom, TV, and free WiFi. Il Castagno has a restaurant on the property which served outstanding dinners with some of the ingredients coming from their farm. They served the best steak I had in all of Italy. I highly recommend visiting Il Castagno for a peaceful and relaxing experience in Tuscany. We'll definitely stay there again.

This place is a wonderful venue. With a view and service to match. The cuisine is amazing. The…read morerooms are spacious which is hard to come by in Italy. The pool and areas surrounding the pool are superb. I would recommend this place to anyone trying for a goods night rest and a spacious rooms with a view.

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

To start, you could actually welcome guests into the tasting room by saying 'hello.' My husband and…read moreI were in the tasting room for 15-20 mins and none of the hosts even acknowledged us. Just a simple 'hello' as an acknowledgement would be polite. And if you can't attend to us for a certain amount of time then just say so!!! I would not recommend stopping here.

Incredible luxury hotel in the Tuscan countryside! Situated on a hillside overlooking the south…read moreTuscan countryside, above the Banfi winery, this is a beautiful boutique hotel. One has to drive around the hillside if you are approaching from Rome, so you get to appreciate the majestic buildings. The road in is cypress-lined and magnificent. The car park is a little ways away from the hotel, so th staff comes out with a golf cart to bring you and your luggage up to the reception, where you get greeted by a glass of Banfi wine! It is always available as courtesy either in the reception or the library (which is in the castle). The 14 rooms are in the old homes of the supporting help for the castle, so each is different and unique. We had the Principessa, located just across the cobblestone path from the cafe/bar and the swimming pool. It was the old schoolroom for the children of the workers, with a beautiful view to the west, overlooking the vast vineyards extending down the hill. There was a courtesy bottle of Banfi prosecca awaiting us. Since the weather was so hot (~40 degrees C), the fact that we had excellent AC was much appreciated. We enjoyed the solitude of the swimming pool at sunset, the bar with excellent wine and cocktails and small plates, the breakfast buffet and the excellent gourmet restaurant. Dining outside late in the evening, we enjoyed a thoroughly leisurely Italian dinner, with some excellent local recipes updated for the modern palate. The location is perfect for exploring the town of Montalcino and the surrounding countryside, i.e., wineries! Poggio Antico is nearby, but our favorite, Caparzo was a little drive on the opposite side of the town. A car is a must to get around Tuscany, but well worth the cost. Our biggest problem was finding and figuring out the car washes (lavatorias), since the dusty back roads left the car covered in dirt! We thoroughly enjoyed our few days in the countryside before heading onto the cities of Siena and Firenze. Now we just need to figure out when we can go back!

We stayed at the hotel here, and while I typically don't like doing hotel dinners in Tuscany, we…read morewere excited for the food here, since that's what they're known for, and they have a Michelin star to back it up. I think the food mostly lived up to that hype -- we really liked just about everything we got, and loved certain things. We got the beef tartare, lampredotto, spicy spaghetti, pici, the fluffy frittata, cheeses, and the cioccomirtillo for dessert. The pastas were our favorites of the night (especially the green olive pesto with the spaghetti), and the only thing we really weren't crazy about was the frittata. Overall, very good food for a high price that I think is somewhat justified, but also somewhat hard to swallow when there are so many great restaurants for much cheaper in this part of the world.

I am disappointed to write a negative review of this restaurant as we were expecting some of the…read morebest food of our trip to Cortona. For context we are a family from San Diego, California that regularly goes to Michelin level restaurants. So, that said a 1/5 stars review is not to say anything was terrible at Il Falconiere but I am holding it to the standard we know for Michelin starred establishments. The service was uneven at best. One guest in our party politely declined the welcome champagne as she does not drink alcohol and the waiter appeared downright offended. The Michelin standard in this situation would be to offer the non-alcoholic sparkling option as a substitute in my opinion which was not done, though she did later discover it on the menu and order a glass for herself. Our waiter also corrected one of the guests that "noodles are Chinese" when she was clarifying an order for one of the children at our table trying to order them pasta with cheese. Perhaps saying noodles is impolite in Tuscany but Michelin level service should not be rudely correcting guests like this. The food was fine but again for a one Michelin star restaurant the attention to detail just was not at that level. All four adults did the tour of Tuscany 6 course tasting menu while the children had pasta and chicken. Temperatures and textures were off and to be honest I can do better job at home with duck breast which was tough and gamey. Credit where it is due the pasta course was incredible and a standout. Lastly in terms of value this just does not stand up to other nearby restaurants in Cortona where we have regularly been impressed by the value and quality of meals. Just last night we had a meal for 9 (6 adults and 3 children) with multiple courses (appetizers, pasta, meat, dessert) and a bottle of wine for 350 euros out the door. Here lunch was 950 euros for 4 tasting menus and 3 children and a half bottle of champagne. Obscene prices for the quality compared to nearby Cortona restaurants. I had another dinner reservation here for later this week which immediately canceled after lunch. I cannot imagine spending more money here.

While researching for a reasonable place to stay in Siena I came across Relais Camporegio. - I read…read morethe great reviews and when I saw their view from the breakfast room, it was a no brainer. When I got there the view was beyond belief. Our room was tiny but perfect and quiet even though it faced the street. The breakfast was fabulous and so was the location. I'll definitely come back .

Only one review on yelp?! Well, this review is probably the only review you'll need to read unless…read moreyou're getting it from Trip Advisor. If you're traveling in Tuscany and you're planning to make day trips around town the countryside, Siena is the perfect base camp and Relais Campo Regio is the perfect place to stay. The service The staff takes care of you like no other. They are at your beck and call. Once I arrived, they offered to check in our bags so we can freely move around town. They directed me to walking paths, place to park the car, making dinner reservations, arranging taxis to the train station, making me custom cappuccino, recommending places to buy gifts and answered every little question I had. Maria and Anna Claudia always made us feel welcomed and always had a smile on their faces. It was really 5 star treatment and they are the very best. The room Quaint and comfortable. Rooms are of the average size but everything about it made me feel like I was home. The location Conveniently located in the center of Siena, where it was 5 min walking to each main site. From duomos, churches to piazzas. The view The breakfast room provides the best view of Siena. Pictures probably won't do it any justice. Trust me. Stay here.

A Perfect Farm-to-Table Lunch with Unforgettable Views…read more If you're anywhere near Pienza, do yourself a favor and stop for this incredible farm-to-table lunch experience. Everything was fresh, local, and incredible flavor. house-made cheeses and delicate prosciutto, salad and tomatoes, honey, and perfectly cooked pork. You can taste the care and tradition in every bite. Highly recommended

Go for the balsamic dressing on the fresh greens from the garden. The balsamic is stunning and i…read moreregret not buying a few bottles while I was at the farm. 5 stars for the balsamic and the greens. The pasta was a-ok and competent. The farm tour was disappointing--I happen to live farms and the challenge of farming here is a fantastic story. Instead of sharing that story, the farmer expounded on how American grocery stores are full of toxic foods. That lecture was full of assumptions and cliches. It was easy to tune him out and enjoy the rustic beauty of the farm and surrounding area. 2 stars (the pugs were adorable, I added a star). The people working on the farm were wonderful--friendly and happy to answer questions. 4 stars for ambiance and friendliness.