Castel Monastero - the Leading Hotels of the World

We spent 4 days at the resort and we had the most wonderful time. The staff was amazing, the food was out of this world and we definitely want to go back. I have not felt that comfortable in a hotel for a long time. We stayed in Pesca 01 which is a fantastic suite with view on the pool.

Experience the best of Tuscany with a location just 40 to 45 minutes from all the major attractions. Enjoy the charm of a historic building that offers stunning views at every turn. The dedicated staff goes above and beyond to ensure your needs are met, providing exceptional service that makes your stay memorable. Don’t miss out on the delightful dining options and a delicious breakfast to start your day right.

We stayed 6 nights at this property, following three glorious days in Florence and several in Rome. Located just about 25 minutes from Siena, this resort is ideally situated for travelers who want to visit the lovely hillside villages and Tuscany’s wine country - which was our goal. We did not have our own car but had arranged drivers to take us to wine tastings and a cooking class during our stay - and wish we had arranged a cooking class on site as well. The property was very kind to upgrade our suite reservation to a Royal Suite, and though I was not a fan of the stairs in our room my husband loved the balcony. Accommodations are rustic - some rooms have more decorations than others to elevate the elegance. Our suite was a bit spartan and dark - this is a renovated medieval property so we just went with it but I would perhaps have liked more light and something on the walls. There is twice daily housekeeping. It was hot during our stay so the fresh towels were a godsend. Guests may enjoy three beautiful pools and a spa. We wish we had had the time! Two restaurants are on site: the Michelin Starred La Contrada and La Cantina, which is more casual but also excellent. We enjoyed dinners at both. La Contrada absolutely earned its star - the dishes were an unexpected infusion of flavors and delightful. Service was beyond fantastic. La Cantina was also wonderful — excellent service and beautiful dishes. Breakfast during our stay was served outside at La Contrada and included every offering we wanted and then some. Additionally you may order an omelet or pancakes etc… Service at this property was excellent. There was a period that was incredibly busy due to many guests attending the Bocelli concert and you could tell that staff were really hustling. It did not affect us at all. There is something about enjoying wine or cocktails in the small medieval piazza while the swallows talk to one another that is incredibly peaceful. And truly, the only noise we ever heard were the conversations between the birds. We felt refreshed from our visit so that our return to Rome and then home could make us feel as though we recharged our spirits.