Castello di Spaltenna

The Good: The place looks even better than the pictures. The infinity pool is the star of the show, but the Tuscan countryside view during breakfast and from the rooms is just as breathtaking. The food that is served, including the breakfast buffet, is incredible (although we did not try the Michelin-star restaurant on the property). Although our room was on the smaller side, it was still an excellent value with a large bathroom and comfortable bed. The Bad (not "bad", but minor annoyances): I understand that they have the "5-star hotel" and "Michelin-star" labels on their hotel and dining respectively, but it appears to have gone to their head a bit too much. The vibe in the dining room, even during the free breakfast buffet, was very stuffy and so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It definitely crossed the line beyond "relaxing" and into "tense" and excessively formal. Even the wait staff seemed quite tense during service. For instance, a waiter brought us a meal that was supposed to go to another table by mistake (no big deal!), and when he realized, he seemed to be in a panic as if he would get in big trouble with his supervisor for such a minor mistake. Beyond the service, we were a bit disappointed to discover that a simple bottle of still water for our table at lunch came out to €8. This is an unacceptable mark-up for water, even for a 5-star hotel. Lastly, housekeeping was very inconsistent with regards to the frequency they would come to clean the rooms. They were either borderline invasive and knocking on our door every 3-5 hours during the day or would not come at all...it was very strange. Although my review seems very critical, I still consider our time here to be well spent and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a luxury experience with breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside.

Exactly what you would expect a castle in Tuscany to be like. We loved everything about our experience there. The rooms are spectacular and the staff is warm, welcoming and helpful. The pool and the views are even more breathtaking than the photos....Castello di Spaltenna is a must if you are going to Tuscany. The food was also 5 stars, can't wait to return!

One thing that we did like was the Infinity Swimming Pool. It had very beautiful sightseeing and looked very nice. The hotel's location was great and it was a short distance to the city historical center. The hotel was nothing special. The conditioner worked poorly, breakfast was very basic, and the room was quite small. One surprising aspect was that the hotel provided worn-out plastic wine glasses for drinking wine. We agree that this hotel does not deserve a 5-star rating. I believe it is possible to find something cheaper and more authentic in Tuscany.

Our experience was truly remarkable. My girlfriend and I stayed for a few days, and it was an exceptional visit. The property is outstanding, with well-maintained facilities and a service team that is both friendly and eager to assist. We will definitely return next year!

The castle is beautiful on the outside, with well-maintained grounds and one of the nicest pools I've seen recently. The spa area is also very nice. However, the rooms are disappointing. The furniture is old, and the decor looks dated. Despite this, the rooms are clean, and the bathrooms are nice.||||I have stayed in many five-star hotels, and this one is just okay. There are two restaurants on the premises, one of which is Michelin-starred. We did not eat there because the staff was extremely rude and condescending. We were poorly received by a very rude woman who is the sommelier, Miss E. Her behavior ruined our evening.||||Instead, we dined at the Osteria restaurant with a garden view, where the staff was much friendlier, and we felt welcomed as one should at any venue, especially a five-star hotel. The view was far more interesting than the internal castle court, which was hot, cramped, and had a very unwelcoming staff. The sommelier later came to our table at the Osteria, supposedly to apologize, but her confrontational attitude only made things worse, further ruining our dining experience.||||Overall, the castle is not worth the money. There are better places to stay with less attitude from the staff. Instead of apologizing, she made her very unprofessional attitude our problem trying to say she had lots to do and we were the issue because we interrupted her work which was in no way true. This is truly unacceptable behavior for a five-star hotel. I will never stay there again. If this attitude towards clients is accepted by the hotel managers, then there is a huge problem with how the hotel is run.

We spent our honeymoon at Castello di Spaltenna and absolutely loved it! The surrounding countryside is so peaceful and beautiful, making it the perfect place to relax. Our room was amazing, the food was delicious, and the staff was so incredibly nice and helpful. We also loved the spa. I highly recommend a trip here, and we can't wait to plan another visit!

Magnificient Castello in the hills of Gaiole. Fantastic pool, terrace and views. Our room was authentic and comfortable and neat. Rather pricey beverages, but still ok for 5-star service. Very caring and friendly staff.

We just left Castillo di Spaltenna yesterday after a 5 day stay, we couldn’t have been happier with our decision to stay here. We travelled with friends and all 4 of us got massages which we all loved. The spa is beautiful and relaxing. Food was great, and drinks were made exactly how we wanted. A huge shout out to Augustine, our bartender, he was always accommodating and remembered what we liked, outstanding service! All of the staff we met were very friendly and helpful, housekeepers kept our rooms very clean, and always came just at the right times.|The resort is a very short walk from town with lots of restaurants for dinner variety.

The Good: The place looks even better than the pictures. The infinity pool is the star of the show, but the Tuscan countryside view during breakfast and from the rooms is just as breathtaking. The food that is served, including the breakfast buffet, is incredible (although we did not try the Michelin-star restaurant on the property). Although our room was on the smaller side, it was still an excellent value with a large bathroom and comfortable bed. The Bad (not "bad", but minor annoyances): I understand that they have the "5-star hotel" and "Michelin-star" labels on their hotel and dining respectively, but it appears to have gone to their head a bit too much. The vibe in the dining room, even during the free breakfast buffet, was very stuffy and so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It definitely crossed the line beyond "relaxing" and into "tense" and excessively formal. Even the wait staff seemed quite tense during service. For instance, a waiter brought us a meal that was supposed to go to another table by mistake (no big deal!), and when he realized, he seemed to be in a panic as if he would get in big trouble with his supervisor for such a minor mistake. Beyond the service, we were a bit disappointed to discover that a simple bottle of still water for our table at lunch came out to €8. This is an unacceptable mark-up for water, even for a 5-star hotel. Lastly, housekeeping was very inconsistent with regards to the frequency they would come to clean the rooms. They were either borderline invasive and knocking on our door every 3-5 hours during the day or would not come at all...it was very strange. Although my review seems very critical, I still consider our time here to be well spent and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a luxury experience with breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside.

Exactly what you would expect a castle in Tuscany to be like. We loved everything about our experience there. The rooms are spectacular and the staff is warm, welcoming and helpful. The pool and the views are even more breathtaking than the photos....Castello di Spaltenna is a must if you are going to Tuscany. The food was also 5 stars, can't wait to return!

One thing that we did like was the Infinity Swimming Pool. It had very beautiful sightseeing and looked very nice. The hotel's location was great and it was a short distance to the city historical center. The hotel was nothing special. The conditioner worked poorly, breakfast was very basic, and the room was quite small. One surprising aspect was that the hotel provided worn-out plastic wine glasses for drinking wine. We agree that this hotel does not deserve a 5-star rating. I believe it is possible to find something cheaper and more authentic in Tuscany.

Our experience was truly remarkable. My girlfriend and I stayed for a few days, and it was an exceptional visit. The property is outstanding, with well-maintained facilities and a service team that is both friendly and eager to assist. We will definitely return next year!

The castle is beautiful on the outside, with well-maintained grounds and one of the nicest pools I've seen recently. The spa area is also very nice. However, the rooms are disappointing. The furniture is old, and the decor looks dated. Despite this, the rooms are clean, and the bathrooms are nice.||||I have stayed in many five-star hotels, and this one is just okay. There are two restaurants on the premises, one of which is Michelin-starred. We did not eat there because the staff was extremely rude and condescending. We were poorly received by a very rude woman who is the sommelier, Miss E. Her behavior ruined our evening.||||Instead, we dined at the Osteria restaurant with a garden view, where the staff was much friendlier, and we felt welcomed as one should at any venue, especially a five-star hotel. The view was far more interesting than the internal castle court, which was hot, cramped, and had a very unwelcoming staff. The sommelier later came to our table at the Osteria, supposedly to apologize, but her confrontational attitude only made things worse, further ruining our dining experience.||||Overall, the castle is not worth the money. There are better places to stay with less attitude from the staff. Instead of apologizing, she made her very unprofessional attitude our problem trying to say she had lots to do and we were the issue because we interrupted her work which was in no way true. This is truly unacceptable behavior for a five-star hotel. I will never stay there again. If this attitude towards clients is accepted by the hotel managers, then there is a huge problem with how the hotel is run.

We spent our honeymoon at Castello di Spaltenna and absolutely loved it! The surrounding countryside is so peaceful and beautiful, making it the perfect place to relax. Our room was amazing, the food was delicious, and the staff was so incredibly nice and helpful. We also loved the spa. I highly recommend a trip here, and we can't wait to plan another visit!

Magnificient Castello in the hills of Gaiole. Fantastic pool, terrace and views. Our room was authentic and comfortable and neat. Rather pricey beverages, but still ok for 5-star service. Very caring and friendly staff.

We just left Castillo di Spaltenna yesterday after a 5 day stay, we couldn’t have been happier with our decision to stay here. We travelled with friends and all 4 of us got massages which we all loved. The spa is beautiful and relaxing. Food was great, and drinks were made exactly how we wanted. A huge shout out to Augustine, our bartender, he was always accommodating and remembered what we liked, outstanding service! All of the staff we met were very friendly and helpful, housekeepers kept our rooms very clean, and always came just at the right times.|The resort is a very short walk from town with lots of restaurants for dinner variety.

The location and setting is truly beautiful! The Michelin dinner 14 course Mr Hyde was a true delight. Would recommend to all, but only suggestion would be not a place for very young children

The hotel had beautiful views of the countryside and Tuscany's iconic rolling greens. We had a beautiful room, with purple flowers outside, and had a nice spacious living room and bathroom. The bath products were amazing, loved the LED lights in the shower and I loved how we had complimentary turndown service with chocolates. We spent a day at the pool which was very relaxing! We ended our pool day in the spa where we were able to use the sauna, steamroom, and jacuzzi. The hotel had a gorgeous outdoor pool, but for the cooler months there's also an indoor pool. The hotel's morning breakfast was amazing! They had everything from sweet waffles, pancakes, croissants to cheeses and meats, salmon, bacon and eggs, not to mention fresh fruit and yogurt bar. They also have many restaurants, including La Terrazza Restaurant and Il Pievano. Il Pievano has light dishes and is Michelin-starred / rated, while La Terrazza is your more casual dining also where breakfast was served every morning.

Amazing find for our Tuscan adventure. With all of the options on where to stay in Tuscany, I'm glad we chose Spaltenna. We had a beautiful room, with lemon trees outside, and had a nice spacious living room and bathroom. The bath products were amazing, loved the LED lights in the shower and I loved how we had complimentary turn down service! It was a bit chilly when we visited so we weren't able to enjoy the amenities. The grounds are stunning and we had great views of the vineyards from the restaurant. We grabbed late night drinks in the basement restaurant where breakfast was served each day. The coffee was an absolute hit! There is also a game area and the concierge was helpful in getting us to other wineries. We enjoyed talking with the potter on site and bought some bottles of wine and olive oil to send home for our drinking and dining pleasure. I even bought some olive oil dishes for friends. Overall, great choice to stay at. They even gave us a parting gift which we love a lot. Highly recommended.

Our family enjoyed three nights at Castello di Spaltenna. The rooms were beautiful and the staff were lovely. It is exactly what you would think a Tuscan castle would be like. The grounds were exquisite and the hotel was up to date in every way. The pool, spa, workout facility and tennis court were perfect to unwind after a day of travel. The hotel was filled with little "hide aways" and quiet nooks to sit and enjoy the scenery and relax. The food was delicious too with a wonderful breakfast selection each morning. The location near Siena was ideal. Castello di Spaltenna was easy to get to, but you felt a world away! We will definitely go back.

This place is breathtaking. Here for my honeymoon and blown away. Had dinner at the formal restaurant and everything was so unique and delicious. Beautiful room with an amazing view. Can't go wrong staying here. Highly recommended.

This was our honeymoon choice in Italy. It was amazing! Friendly staff wonderful rooms with champagne, flowers and wine awaiting us upon arrival. Wish we had a few more days here but will be back on future anniversaries. Highly 100% recommend this for any occasion!

The hotel is in a wonderful setting and easily accessible for exploring local towns and villages. The staff are very friendly and are keen to make your stay as enjoyable as possible with helpful advice. Our one disappointment was the room which seemed cramped for a "superior" room and the bathroom was small. The views were not particularly good. We were shown other options for our return in August and have agreed much improved "superior" rooms.

It was heaven! We arrived on a surprisingly lukewarm December day. The ambiance is truly breathtaking and will definitely make an impression. Th staff are phenomenally friendly. Our room was quite lovely. It looks very medieval, but the bathrooms are just heavenly! The perfect mixture of classical and modern architecture. The restaurant was out of this world. The staff, ambiance and food were worth it. The dinner was multi-course and each dish had a fresh distinctive palate. The desserts are superbly fresh. I recommend trying one of the special items for the main dish. Our compliments to the chef! The hotel has wonderful amenities. I would definitely come back in the future.

My husband and I traveled Italy for our honeymoon. Our second stop was Tuscany and we stayed at the Castello di Spaltenna resort. I gave it 4 stars for how beautiful this place and the grounds are and for the people who were work there. It was so beautiful it would be a perfect place to get married. We were there for 4 days and after we toured around Tuscany the first 3 days, our 4th day was just for relaxing around the resort. We needed it and it couldn't have been more perfect. I didn't give it 5 stars for these reasons: Our room was freezing! We were there in April and the heat wasn't working that great. Also, the bed was so uncomfortable I kept tossing and turning, not sure about the other rooms, maybe the beds were better. And lastly because of the food. Breakfast was great...but dining at their restaurants, which there are 2 of, the food wasn't that good and it was ridiculously expensive. We ended up going into town to eat. Overall we did enjoy it and would recommend it.

GORGEOUS HOTEL. It is beautiful and classy yet retains that sense of the old world. It's an 11th century castle and you can feel it! The breakfast is DELICIOUS - bacon, all types of juices, cheese, meats, croissants, and cappacino brought to your table.

Perfect location. Beautiful room with private patio overlooking the mountains. Superb service. Best breakfast ever. Delightful experience. Pure bliss.