The Experience

Castel Monastero

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 guestrooms 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.

Rooms & Villas
Since the eleventh century, Castel Monastero has shone forth amongst the most beautiful hills of the Chianti region.

Today, this small medieval village is dedicated to the art of Italian hospitality. Located in a strategic position, just 23 km from Siena and 90 km from Florence, our perfectly preserved hotel offers the pleasure of discovering and experiencing an authentic taste of Tuscany.

The buildings of this historic noble residence, divided into “contrade”, house 74 rooms and suites of various sizes, as well as an independent villa.

Each ambience, inspired by an elegant and rustic Tuscan style, is enhanced by a magnificent view of the village square (piazza di Castel Monastero) and of the surrounding fields and vineyards. Peace and relaxation are omnipresent.

Wellness & Spa
True well-being has distant origins. It’s the memory of beauty. It’s the SPA of Castel Monastero, where you can find harmony and balance again. Nothing could be easier when the eyes and the heart are lit up with the same peace.

There are two beautiful old buildings, emblematic of rural Tuscan architecture. Within their fine walls and enormous windows that open onto the beauty of all of Castelmonastero, a spa has been opened that is unique in all of Italy. A thousand square metres where you can discover innovative and effective treatments to recover your ideal body weight as well as detoxify and re-balance, created for you by experts of Urban Retreats, Europe’s largest and most renown wellness salon which boasts among its centres the prestigious spa at Harrods.

A winning combination, in order to offer you in exclusive the world’s best treatments and product lines.

Gourmet Dining
Culture, emotion, memory: these are all found in fine Tuscan cuisine and its wines.

They are also found in Castel Monastero and its gourmet restaurants, “Contrada” and “La Cantina”. In charge of the menu is Gordon Ramsay, a leading personality in European cuisine, with a personal collection of 10 Michelin stars and an absolute passion for Tuscany.

Working alongside him the executive chef of Castel Monastero Nello Cassese.

Completing the pleasure of a day at Castel Monastero is the tearoom at our spa with its infusions of aromatic herbs grown on our estate, and a wine bar in which the best aperitifs and the most famous labels of Tuscan wines may be sampled.

Activities
Castel Monastero offers its guests a wide range of open-air activities such as its own tennis court, located immediately outside the village or the swimming pools in front of the Spa.

For those who wish to explore the territory there are excursions around the surrounding area by bike, on horseback along trekking paths or in a hot air balloon even, in order to enjoy the fantastic view of the Tuscan countryside and Sienese hills from above.

Weddings
It is the happiest day, it is the most evocative resort.

Getting married at Castel Monastero, in the romantic atmosphere of its countryside, is a celebration that will remain in your memory for ever.

For you, the best wedding planning in Tuscany. For you, the extraordinary setting of a medieval village which will become the kingdom of your dreams, with its private church, wonderful restaurants and magnificent rooms and suites.

And should you wish to treat yourselves to a few extra indulgences before or after the fateful “I do”, our Spa, and its exclusive couples treatments, are at your disposal.

An 11th-century walled hamlet surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Castel Monastero transports guests to another place and time — that is, one with a transformative spa and much-touted restaurant by Gordon Ramsay. Its 74 individually appointed guestrooms and suites are rustically elegant, and the spa offers personalized programs to revitalize and detox. Dining at Ramsay’s is not to be missed — the annual Chef’s Table is extraordinary. The ancient wine cellar offers more relaxed repasts. Go bike riding, play golf or polo, join the kitchen team for an Italian cooking class, or take a hot-air balloon ride over the Tuscan hills.

Travelwizard.com Guests Receive:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily Buffet breakfast, for up to two in room guests
• $100 USD Spa Services credit, to be utilized during stay
  • (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
• Early check-in/late check-out
  • subject to availability
• For stays of 4 or more nights
  • A complimentary 3 course lunch in our restaurant “La Cantina” for up to two people per room, once during stay (beverages excluded)