Italy

Monteverdi Tuscany is a village for connections that inspire. Centrally located between Rome and Florence, Monteverdi Tuscany is a luxury boutique hotel that offers stunning panoramic views of the Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grounds of Monteverdi are not confined within a single building but instead are infused throughout an idyllic, medieval village. Monteverdi offers several regenerative, cultural and dynamic experiences including the Monteverdi Spa & Regenerative Clinic, Culinary Academy, Meeting & Retreat Center, art gallery, performing arts venue, in addition to a variety of dining & drinking options.

A hamlet perched on a hill south of Siena, Castello Banfi Wine Resort proudly reigns over its prestigious vineyards. Along the rolling landscape of the estate, discover a classic and romantic Tuscan kaleidoscope of grapevines, plum orchards and woodlands.As great vintages call for the finest in hospitality, the decor of the former farm buildings was entrusted to renowned interior designer Federico Forquet. He designed the suites, reading room and restaurants to all be warm and elegant spaces, conducive to the pleasures of tasting the exquisite wines produced by the Mariani family.

This hotel earned the appellation grand in 1904, when the queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoia, chose it as her residence in Siena. Today the 17th century palazzo continues to attract elite visitors with its Renaissance architecture adorned with original frescoes and priceless antiques. Located in Siena’s center, the fifty one room Grand Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the pedestrian only city’s cultural and culinary delights, including the hotel’s 3,000 bottle wine cellar, discovered in the base of a medieval tower during a renovation. The guest rooms have Carrara marble bathrooms and Chinese porcelain lamps, while the interior courtyard and bar area are covered with glass dome that lets in natural light.

Castel Monastero is set in the Tuscan countryside and is surrounded by stunning landscapes of Chianti vineyards, chestnuts forests and long rows of cypress trees; Just 23 km from Siena and within easy reach of charming Tuscan villages. Once an XI century monastery and village, Castel Monastero has been beautifully restored to a refined Tuscan Retreat and SPA. All guests rooms and interiors have been elegantly designed to enhance the rustic charm of the ancient walls, adding elements of contemporary design, respecting its local culture and environment. The resort is set in unspoiled green surroundings, providing spectacular views of the vineyards, the Piazza and the gardens from every angle. The villa enjoys spectacular views of the medieval village.

Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging luxury hotel offerings and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300 acre estate. The estate encompasses Michelin starred restaurant, a holistic spa, organic skincare range Seed to Skin and an extensive working farm.

Taste dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing, at Castello di Casole. Standing tall above Tuscany on a private 4,200-acre estate, one of Italy’s largest, this 10th-century castle has been imaginatively restored as a refined boutique hotel. Choose one of 39 stylish rooms and suites; some feature a private garden or terrace that simply invites relaxation, as do the pool and the world-class spa. Dine on Tuscan specialties at Tosca, or enjoy a private merenda snack at the enchanting table.

Set on a hilltop in the southern tip of Montalcino in Tuscany, the thousand year old castle of Castello di Velona awaits your arrival. The castle offers spectacular 360 degree views of Brunello vineyards in Val d’Orcia and boasts its own thermal hot spring on site. Enjoy local Mediterranean specialties and indulge in exceptional Brunello di Montalcino wine that is produced directly on the estate exclusively for guests.