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.

Perfect! Quiet and quaint, just like Montepulciano. The breakfast was great too, full spread. The…read moreviews from the rooms are incredible. Be sure to catch the sunset just outside the bar and restaurant. ​

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.

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.

What can be said about this spot…read more.. Well, perhaps the best way to describe the experience is alike to previously common Facebook status, "It's Complicated." The road leading up to the property is far from amazing, so if driving a Lambo or a Ferrari, it will be a disaster to put simply to get through the bumps. Obviously, not everyone drives expensive cars to come here, but as a Michelin starred spot and a Relais Chateaux hotel, it would be thoughtful to accommodate arrival a bit better at the top of the line price point. The interior design is a greenhouse meeting a Modani furniture store, which creates a rather confusing design. It cannot be said as terrible, but it's far from beautiful in the evening, although perhaps the views during daytime hours make it a bit better. Even the restroom is sized for a hamster trying to close the door. Platters and silverware are very average. When it comes to food, Il Falconiere offers four tasting menus. There is a requirement that all guests at the table get the same menu or order A La Carte. Again, a very odd requirement, because it almost defeats the point of having so many tasting menus to begin with, requiring guests with varying tastes to either sacrifice or go for a diminished a La carte experience. The "White Giant" or Chianina menu highlighting local Tuscan cattle was my selection. An excellent carpaccio, followed by ox tongue, vermicelli, stuffed pappardella, sirloin and tiramisu dessert. The menu was half wonderful, half disappointing, with ox tongue being too tough, sirloin being low on flavor and tough, and tiramisu being a complete disappointment. Carpaccio, pappardele and vermicelli were great. Desserts all around across the menu left much to the desired, with half being dominated by simple puddings. But, Michelin starred restaurants are intended to embrace experimentation, so that is not the reason I give Il Falconiere such a low rating. The sommelier was a very unpleasant man, borderline rude. Not only was he not friendly, but did not take feedback well and even refused to change a wine glass for a different shape one. Wine tasting menu, besides being well aligned to dishes, was filled with cheap wines relative to the price paid. He was also overly sensitive about us taking a picture of the wine and asking not to do so. Overall, just a disaster. Some of the waiters were quite unpleasant and inattentive also. Overall, Il Falconiere is far from being deserving of even a single Michelin star and even without it, would not make my list of recommendations. Poor design, bad service and many misses on dishes, especially desserts can be cited as the main reasons.

I had an accident earlier in this trip - and was wobbling around when I arrived in Siena. But the…read morehotel staff was very helpful - and moved me down to a lower-level room - so that managing stairs was easier for me. They also provided excellent transportation-help - so that I could much more easily and reliably make it over to the train-station (for my next trip).

I chose this hotel because I stayed here before and enjoyed it. The room I had the first time was…read morelovely. This time, my friend and I were given a room (44?) that lacked all the charm of the room I remembered. It was a stripped down room with no toiletries, no complimentary water, and no tea. I was surprised because I requested a specific room (I sent pictures). When I told the front desk, they said they were fully booked and there were no other rooms available. The breakfast is limited and the staff were unsympathletic. I understand that tourists are annoying (I live in a tourist town) but making small service efforts goes a long way Especially, because I cancelled another reservation to stay here and in the end I felt like they didn't appreciate it.

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.

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.

This is my second trip to Siena and I think Attilio Camere is the best value in the city. The…read morerooms are in the heart of the walled city, steps away from the Campo. You step down a typical 600-year-old street into a fabulous stone building with a thick wooden door. Depending on which room you choose, you will overlook the street or possibly the Duomo. The rooms are spare but cozy. A fridge is provided for those (like me) who are happy to eat salads, cheese and bread and spend a little less on food. The owner Deborah is a native English speaker fluent in Italian, who can make suggestions for sight seeing, restaurants or anything going on in Tuscany. Though this is not a hotel with chocolates and turn-down service, if you need shampoo, extra towels, just ask Deborah; she is an amazing host. Attilio Camere is an incredible value for a typically expensive region and I will definitely be back.