Rooms & Suites: 75
Back in the 11th century Castel Monastero was a monastery surrounded by the peace and quiet of the hills near Siena.
It then became a castle and the country residence of the noble Chigi family, and later a romantic hamlet in the Tuscan countryside. The glorious past of Castel Monastero, today a luxury resort just a few kilometres from Siena, can be seen all around. To see it for yourself all you have to do is pass through the walls that protect the ancient hamlet and stand in the square lined with splendid buildings. Then step into any of the rooms or suites, or the wonderful detached villa, and revel in the charm, colours and style of real Tuscany. You are in the heart of Chiantishire. Look out of the window. Stretching out before your eyes are vineyards, woods and fields straight from a Medieval fresco, and a splendid square, with its café, restaurant and even a little church. You'll soon realise you're not just in a spectacular room, you're in the heart of the most beautiful part of Italy.
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Florence-Peretola International Airport (FLR)
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