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Loc. Pieve di Spaltenna, Gaiole in Chianti, 53013
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84%
451 guests and 39 review |
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Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Brian O'Shields, Seattle, WA, United States
The staff was very helpful and welcoming. They even allowed us to check in a little early.
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It was even more beautiful in person. The grounds were amazing, the room was lovely and the surrounding village was very quaint. All of the staff, especially the wait staff, were so very friendly and professional.
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It was worth every Euro. We are so glad we chose Spaltenna and look forward to returning again in the future.
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The close proximity to the town. They had nice shops and restaurants. This was an added bonus as we had expected a much more remote location. It was also close to several other wonderful villages that were worth the ten minute drive. Radda was our favorite.
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It was like a dream. We were married in Siena and stayed at Spaltenna for the four nights around our wedding. Spaltenna made the whole wedding that much more memorable. It greatly exceded our expectations.
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Submitted by maria Humphreys, calabasas, United States
Parking was a little confusing. There was a man there to help us with our luggage but a clearly marked drop off area would help.
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We loved our stay. The hotel is beautiful, the grounds were well cared for. We were extremey impressed with the restaurant staff both at dinner and in the morning. The food and service were fantastic.
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Fantastic. Great location. Great food. Great staff. Very helpful with directions and ideas of what to do in the area too.
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Submitted by Darryl Schoen, Coto de Caza, CA 92679, United States
My wife, two boys (ages 17 and 20), and I were amazed at her 'perfect' this Tuscany castle hotel was. When a guest arrives at the property, it is as my son said, 'over the top'. The hilltop location provides excellent views. We had stayed in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite with a large living room. It was very clean, very comfortable, and yet within the confines of a 900 year-old building.
The property'a ammenities are beautiful. The outdoor pool was clean and in a spectacular setting, the gym is spacious (although there aren't any free weights). The indoor pool is heated to 85 degrees.
We ate one dinner at the hotel and it was very good, but expensive. We were able to use a computer at the hotel to go onto the internet (for a nominal fee). The only disappointment were the massages. I would expect such a fine hotel to have a well trained massage staff. The massages were (of course) expensive, but they left a lot to be desired.
The hotel is about an hour's drive to Florence, and a 30-minute drive to Sienna.
Truly a wonderful experience.
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Please see above
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I would definitely recommend it!
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Submitted by jayne Morgan, Melrose, United States
Our reception was very pleasant and welcoming. We received an excellent overview of the propety and the facilities.
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Beautiful property. Excellent accommodations. Overall a wonderful experience.
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A beautiful property. Room was very nicely appointed and comfortable.
Perhaps because the castello was not fully booked, evening service in the tavern was not always available. Also, the breakfast buffet was not particularly plentiful. On all three mornings, eggs and meats ran out and were not replenished quickly.
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A beautiful room on impeccably maintained grounds. Dinner in the restaurant was exceptional. An outstanding property that deserves a return visit!
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Submitted by Jacqueline Wilkinson, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The food in the hotel restaurant is excellent - couldn't recommend it highly enough, beautiful courtyard setting too.
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Even the standard double room we had had a beautiful view, which surprised us. As we hadn't upgraded, we expected a nasty view of the fire escape, which is usually the case! Highly impressed.
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Tranquil. Hotel has lots of character. Superb food. Beautiful scenery. Excellent location for visiting vineyards. Perfect place to visit with your partner for romance!Must be visited - we will certainly be going back.
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Submitted by Michael Houston, Plano, United States
A map would have been helpful to accompany the written directions.
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The accomodations and staff were exceptional. The facility is a beautiful property kept in very good order. It is very evident that the owners and staff are very concerned about customer service. The professionalism of the staff was exceptional.
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I don't recall too many details about the restaurant on the web site, but would encourage more information as it is a wonderful place to have dinner with outstanding items and a comprehensive wine list.
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Exactly the kind of place to have a quiet retreat from the cares of the world and enjoy the Tuscan surroundings.
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Submitted by Neil Walker, Glanmire, Co Cork, Ireland
We thoroughly enjoyed our all to short stay at Castello di Spaltena. We would go there again should we be holidaying in the area and we would recommend it to any of our friends who might be planning to holiday in the area. If there were to be any complaint it would be about the almost continuous barking of dogs in the surrounding area which does rather spoil the oterwise beautiful surroundings but I am not sure that there is very much which the hotel management can do about this.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our all to short stay at Castello di Spaltena. We would go there again should we be holidaying in the area and we would recommend it to any of our friends who might be planning to holiday in the area. If there were to be any complaint it would be about the almost continuous barking of dogs in the surrounding area which does rather spoil the oterwise beautiful surroundings but I am not sure that there is very much which the hotel management can do about this.
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A very special place in which to stay.
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Submitted by Figen Ozsan, Istanbul, Turkey
romantic settings and lovely and quite scenery, good food
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Submitted by Mark Périlleux, B-9250-Waasmunster, Belgium
but not entirely. The bathroom was very small and only had a shower. This was not specified in the proposal.I have seen that most other rooms had much larger bathrooms and all with a bath.
TV-set was rather obsolete, and remote control was not working.
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Air-conditioner rather noisy.
The restaurant very good and well appreciated. Only service at breakfast was rather slow.
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no
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What i was missing is a nice sitting area, in case the weather was not so good and outside accomodations could not be used.
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A very nice hotel, very quiet (except the barking dogs sometimes at night), spacious, with a very good restaurant. Ideal place to relax and enjoy.
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Submitted by david dueck, vancouver, Canada
They dont seem really very concerned about what the customer wants, requires or needs. Many of the requests, quite common ones, were treated as difficult requests
ie) changing our plans not to go dine in the dining room - getting a menu for the room?????
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This management company needs to relax and understand that their guests are there to relax and have a good time.
Their staff needs to think about anticipating guests needs
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there are better places for the money
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dark...stiff....rules
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Submitted by Ann Slater
I would like to say all the staff were helpful but especially the restaurant staff who were helpful and courteous always and always very pleasant, I would like you to pass on my thanks to them.
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It was very efficient and helpful. The only comment I would make that we had to check out early and there was no one available to provide us with a light breakfast.
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Excellent and I would highly recommend the hotel and the whole of the area.
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Submitted by Mandy jacob
Mandy has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by r emmett
r has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 57% value and his check-out with a 50% rate. | |
Submitted by Lisa
My nap by the pool on the day of arrival was
amazing - truly beautiful grounds, so
relaxing. My only regret is that we spent too
much time sight-seeing around the area and
didn't just enjoy the accomodations, view,
food, pool...
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Submitted by Nicholas
Our stay was magical. The building and location are stunning and the staff were courteous and helpful, most particularly those working in the cafe and restaurant, who were absolutely charming.
Our initial room had a problem with the air-conditioning. Various other rooms were both offered and had the AC tested. Ultimately we were offered a better - and much cooler - room at the original price.
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Absolutely fabulous!
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Submitted by James
The staff was amazingly friendly and eager
to please.
Dinner under the stars each night was
refreshing, relaxing, delicious,
spectacular.
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Medieval atmosphere with 21st century 5 star
luxury and comforts.
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Submitted by francois
this is an exceptionnal hotel and the best food we had in Tuscany and we always stayed in very nice places . Our romm was very nice but there was an another room on top of us and we could here their presence even if they where not noisy poeple. I was told that this is one or two rooms like that and they should probably be avoided. For the rest everything was exceptionnal
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Submitted by Frederick
This is the second time we've stayed here and
we'd come back again. A beatiful location
with a good staff and pleasant facilities.
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Submitted by Diane
Beautiful monestery converted to a first class hotel.
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Submitted by Lynda
We arrived early but were delighted to be able to access our room immediately
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The main charm of the hotel is that although it is of a very high standard it also very welcoming and totally relaxing. There are no 'rules'. The grounds are extensive and the views from the terrace amazing but perhaps a little more could be done to the gardens, i.e. more flowers/shrubs.
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I think the website is fairly representative
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A beautiful hotel in a stunning location with helpful and friendly staff. Fantastic food in the restaurant. A place to go to recharge your batteries and regain a love of life.
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Submitted by DAVID
DAVID has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Leslie
The accomodations were lovely and the experience was excellent. We had a great time.
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Submitted by john
john has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by david
An experience to anjoy as part of a time in the Chianti region
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Submitted by Nathalie
Beautiful and romantic, but very expensive.
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Submitted by Donal
There was a long walk to our room over difficult terrain with heavy bags.
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More details about the restaurant and it's menu
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Enjoyable, peaceful
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Submitted by Anonymous
For the cost & quality, a queen or king sized bed would be prefereable over two twin sized beds pushed together.
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I would mention the proximity to the Capannelle Vineyard...Visiting that place was wonderful & would ceratinly appeal to any wine enthusiast. I would also mention the proximity to the town & the ability to eat at several terrific osteria's all within walking distance to the hotel was also a nice feature.
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I would describe the hotel as a very tranquil, charming hotel with exquisite food & service, surrounded by the breathtaking views of the Tuscan hills.
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Submitted by Anonymous
we had previously had lunch at the Castello and based o nthat experience decided to come back and stay there. It was a lovely and relaxing vacation.
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wonderful, luxurious, great restaraunt, beautiful property
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Submitted by Anonymous
It is absolutely beautiful and the pictures on the website don't do it justice!
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Lovely - we will return someday...
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Submitted by Anonymous
the directions from the north should have directed us to take A1 and approach Gaiole from that side. The approach going the other way first passing through Radda was long and winding and caused some passengers in the car to get motion sickness.
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The property and employees exceed our expectations and our stay was a wonderful experience. We would recomend this property to anyone traveling in the region.
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The property and employees exceed our expectations and our stay was a wonderful experience. We would recomend this property to anyone traveling in the region.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
One of the loveliest hotels in Tuscany
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Submitted by Anonymous
Property was unique and up to the standards advertised.
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charming, rustic.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
It was hard to find the area where you check in. Could have been better marked.
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It would have been nice to have had someone staffing the bar.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
I have known and stayed at the CdS for some 15 years. It is a wonderful place. It has grown (added a few rooms, tennis court, gym, etc) over the years in a tasteful manner. There was a change of ownership about 10 years ago and the original informal verging on the amateurish but totally enjoyable 'atmosphere' was lost. Still it has maintained a lot of its charm. Its main advantage is its location at the heart of the enchanted Chianti hills and its (relative) proximity to Florence and, of course, Sienna. Architecturally it is rather plain, but absolutely facinating.
The rooms, though entirely comfortable, are somewhat rudimentary. Especially the bathrooms are now reaching the stage when a thorough refurbishment is getting necessary.
Staff are polite and helpful, except reception, where, possibly because of the distance from parking/access can be a bit offhand and chaotic...
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