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Hotels in Tuscany: selection of luxury and charm
Hotels in Tuscany are the stuff of dreams for lovers of history, cypress-planted hills and an art of living that combines fine dining and long summer evenings on the terrace. Our selection of the best and most beautiful hotels in Tuscany, 5 stars, charm and luxury.
Castello di Reschio | Castle life between Tuscany and Umbria
The history? Between gently sloping hills and lavender hedges, the Reschio estate spreads out its 1,500 hectares of cultivated land, vineyards, olive groves and forests, punctuated by ancient farmhouses, half of which have been stylishly renovated by Count Benedikt Bolza and Donna Nencia for over 20 years. This Austro-Hungarian family of Italian origin then set about transforming the main residence, a stone castle dating back to the 10th century, into a romantic 36-key retreat, a veritable design boutique-hotel on the border between Tuscany and Umbria.
What's the hotel like? Art and design are key elements in the castle's renovation, which was largely conceived by the Bolza family. Made-to-measure furniture and furniture of rare provenance sourced from antique dealers, marble, stucco and fabric work, works of art decorating the spaces and available for purchase at the Tabaccaia, landscaped gardens of local species - everything has been studied down to the smallest detail to remain true to the history of Reschio and the desire to create an exclusive hotel in Tuscany where you can feel at home.
The gastronomy? The Al Castello and Alle Scuderie restaurants, freshly reopened with new seasonal menus, feature fresh produce straight from Reschio's organic vegetable garden, sun-drenched olive groves, fragrant beehives and vineyards. Enjoy this bucolic Eden on a pleasant and captivating excursion through the wild forests once traversed by the Etruscans. If guests wish, they can join a local grower for a fascinating ethnobotanical walk, or take part in a cooking class. During the summer season, the Teatro Equestro is transformed into an open-air cinema. Guests can also spend the day by the lake in the Lake Cabin, offering a wide range of water activities, or enjoy a wellness getaway in the castle's vaulted cellars, transformed into a spa (saltwater Roman bath, hammam, sauna, treatment cabin).
What makes the difference? The 40 Spanish-bred horses from Count Antonio Bolza's stud farm, allowing guests to roam the estate, take riding lessons and watch dressage shows.
Castello di Reschio
36 keys from €870 per night, breakfast included
Tabaccaia di Reschio, 06060 Lisciano Niccone - Italy
Pieve Aldina | elegant harmony in Tuscany
What's the hotel like? The founding duo of Domaines de Fontenille, Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher, have done it again! Right in the heart of the Chianti valley, they have succumbed to the charms of a 16th-century episcopal complex, lost between gentle hills and picturesque villages. Four completely renovated stone buildings, set against a Romanesque church and the fortified village of Radda in Chianti, now welcome travelers in search of Dolce Vita. This unique hotel stands proudly amidst terraced gardens that stretch to infinity, with a bell tower at its epicenter that seems to embrace the sky. And what about the breathtaking view of olive groves and vineyards as far as the eye can see? A stay at Pieve Aldina means putting time in brackets, enveloped in the gentle Tuscan way of life, also embodied in the cuisine of chef Niccolo Pini at his restaurant Le Rondini, "the swallows". Here, as at L'Enoteca, traditional Tuscan cuisine, inspired by a rural way of life, is reinterpreted in updated classics such as panzanella, pici or pappa al pomodoro, served at all weddings.
The rooms? In the heart of the buildings, a collection of 22 rooms and suites are revealed, carefully preserving the original structures. Generous rooms, ranging from 35 to 120 m2, and high ceilings outline an incomparable luxury: that of unrestricted space. Despite the quest for simplicity, the richness of materials is never sacrificed. A refined selection of furniture highlights the seats by Italian designer Gervasoni and the renovated frescoes on the walls. We love the rooms that open onto the garden and pond, where it's not unusual to see a curious animal pointing its snout.
What makes the difference? From the lemon tree-lined pool to the Spa with its two massage rooms, from rejuvenating yoga classes to cooking lessons with a mamma, from captivating art history lessons to visits to nearby villages hiding heritage treasures, the various experiences on offer at Pieve Aldina won't allow boredom to find its place during your stay. Idleness, on the other hand..
Pieve Aldina
From €290 for two people (breakfast included)
Frazione Santa Maria Novella 53017 Radda in Chianti - Italy
COMO Castello Del Nero | Luxury hotel in Tuscany
Facing fields of olive trees as far as the eye can see, the picturesque building of this 12th-century castle is full of history and incomparable charm. The first European address in COMO's exclusive Asian collection, Castello Del Nero boasts a contemporary decor by Paola Navone, who was responsible for infusing the luminous, uncluttered style typical of COMO into this former aristocratic residence, which has remained faithful to traditional Tuscan style. With its vast spa, multiple terraces, Italian garden, swimming pool and La Torre Michelin-starred restaurant (as well as the more casual La Taverna), guests in the 50 rooms and suites have found their retreat in the heart of Chianti.
What makes the difference? The COMO Shambhala Retreat spa, with its yoga classes, extensive massage menu, relaxing treatment rituals and heated outdoor pool.
COMO Castello Del Nero
50 keys from €879 per night
Strada Spicciano, 7, 50028 Barberino Tavarnelle, Italy
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
The Four Seasons Hotel Firenze can be discovered from one of its eclectic guest rooms, or between two treatments at the spa, the largest in Florence, in the middle of a 4.5-hectare park where over 20,000 flowers bloom every spring. This urban oasis dates back to the end of the 15th-century and has been completely renovated: just 37 rooms, a ballroom in a church, a lobby decorated with frescoes by Flemish painter Jan van der Straet. On the gastronomic front, Il Palagio is a Michelin-starred restaurant orchestrated by chef Paolo Lavezzini, while in summer, the garden and bar play a more hushed role after dark.
What makes the difference? the Royal Suite Della Gherardesca, the oldest room, with its 1600s ceiling reflected in Ignacio Chiaise's ceramic floor, crystal chandeliers, marbled bathroom and rich antique furnishings transport us to another era.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
24 keys from €1,300 per night
Borgo Pinti, 99, 50121 Firenze - Italy
Belmond Villa San Michele | The best view of Florence
This cult site is a destination in itself. A former 15th-century monastery and cloister clinging to a hillside in the village of Fiesole, Villa San Michele will delight Renaissance lovers. 42 keys with breathtaking views of the Medicis city are lost in flourishing landscaped gardens, in the almost cinematic light of sunrise and sunset. Enjoy a drink under the 400-year-old wisteria before dinner in the loggia, or a swim in the pool surrounded by 2.5 hectares of lemon trees and aromatic plants.
What makes the difference? the view, and the view again.
Villa San Michele Belmond
42 keys from €1,000 per night
Via Doccia, 4, 50014 Fiesole - Italy
Fontanelle Estate | A welcoming wine estate
The scent of olive and cypress trees wafts through the air at Fontanelle, a Michelin Guide-recommended estate surrounded by dozens of hectares of vineyards. In this wild part of Tuscany, in the heart of Chianti, you can walk or cycle around the estate, which is home to two hotels, Hotel Fontanelle and The Club House, recently opened and pushing luxury to the limit with just 15 keys. Access to a minimalist spa opening onto the lawn, an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the landscape, dinner at the 1-Michelin-star restaurant Il Visibilio by chef Daniele Canella, peace and serenity rhyme here with impeccable service. The atmosphere is relaxed, the decor typically Tuscan with forays into modern art thanks to paintings, prints and lithographs from the owners' collection.
What makes the difference? the sense of intimacy in this "hotel within a hotel", which would make a perfect Tuscan vacation home.
Le Fontanelle
5 keys from €523 per night
SP 408 - Km 14.7, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga - Italy