Hotel Certosa di Maggiano In Siena

Magical. Amazing building. Lovely rooms. Great staff. A perfect couple of days to start our Tuscany vacation. The breakfast was really special with the scent of the fireplace and a wonderful range of options. Shout out to the bartender Riccardo. He treated us so well. The hotel is set in the hills outside Siena and is a really nice walk in to town.

Within the walls of the Certosa di Maggiano, Blessed Pietro Petroni spent his life, which was studded with miraculous events, harsh discipline and exemplary obedience. Born in Siena in 1311, Pietro stood out from a young age for his dedication to others, dedicating himself to caring for the sick and lepers of the city. At the age of seventeen, against the will of his parents, he embraced the life of a hermit in the Certosa di Maggiano. During his monastic life, Pietro Petroni was the protagonist of numerous mystical visions and prodigious events that gave him the reputation of a miracle worker. His intercession, according to popular devotion, was believed to be capable of performing miracles, attracting crowds of faithful and increasing his celebrity. However, the fame and clamor that came from it contrasted with the severity and quiet of the Carthusian life, marked by silence and meditation. At the invitation of the Prior of the Certosa, Pietro Petroni, in an act of exemplary obedience, decided to renounce his thaumaturgical activities, so as not to disturb the harmony of the monastic community. The renunciation of miracles did not compromise the sanctity of Pietro Petroni, which manifested itself in a life of profound devotion and rigorous discipline. His fame, although deprived of the clamor of the miraculous, spread silently, fueling the veneration of the faithful. Affected by obesity, Pietro Petroni died prematurely in 1361. His nickname, "Petrone", derived from his disproportionate size, became almost a surname, sealing his memory as a champion of obedience, a virtue that, in the eyes of the faithful, took on a value equal, if not superior, to that of miracles. Hagiographic tradition tells that, fifteen days before his death, Pietro Petroni confided some prophecies to his brother Gioacchino Ciani, including the condemnation to hell of some personalities, including Boccaccio, if they did not change their conduct of life. Another legend tells that the monk cut off the index finger of his left hand to make himself unfit for the priesthood, considering himself unworthy of such an honor. Pietro Petroni is venerated as blessed by the Catholic Church and his liturgical memorial is May 8. The painter Daniele Crespi depicted him with scissors in his hand, a symbol of his act of self-harm, in the Certosa di Garegnano in Milan.

It's an incredible place: rustic and modern at the same time, extraordinary authenticity, an exceptional historic setting in a peaceful setting in the heart of postcard Tuscany... A hotel definitely full of charm but also excellent service and attention from the very attentive staff. I would have liked to spend more time there, I will definitely go back! In any case, I highly recommend!

We had a lovely stay at Certosa di Maggiano. Located about a twenty minute leisurely walk from the city center of Siena, which made for peaceful evenings and quiet nights on the property. The complimentary breakfast was very good; the hospitality from the team much appreciated. A beautiful property with modern, contemporary design updates. We would stay here again.

10/10. Could not have had a better experience. From start to finish. Amazing.

Best experience in Tuscany. Unforgettable! Magical view!

It was a long time ago. It was AMAZING!! MAGNIFICENT architecture, comfort, aura of the place... Breakfast in a beautiful room under the fragrant smoke of the fireplace, while the night frost is disappearing around... If only this could be repeated...

Our family if 4 Recently stayed at Certosa di Maggiano from Dec 31 to Jan 03 and absolutely fell in love with the place. We’ve started visiting Europe during the off season the past 6 years over the winter holidays except of course 2020-2021 in order to avoid crowds and/or ski. I only mention this because the hotel must be truly magical during the summer months. We had two rooms, a more recently updated deluxe room and nearby junior suite that hasn’t yet been updated. To be honest when we first arrived we felt a little underwhelmed primarily due to the rave reviews, most of them from the summer and our junior suite wasn’t exactly what we had imagined. We weren’t looking to change rooms but commented to the amazing manager Cristiano Brizzi that our room was incredibly warm and stuffy even with windows open and he explained that the rooms in that section of the hotel are very difficult to maintain consistent and comfortable temperatures in the winter due to layout and location of boiler underneath. He offered to move us to a different room without us even asking and this second room was absolutely lovely and exactly what we had imagined. The staff is absolutely authentic, warm and welcoming starting with Cristiano and literally every staff member we interacted with. We literally looked forward to retuning to the hotel each evening to see these friendly and familiar faces. They did an amazing job for the New Year’s Eve dinner and party that lasted from 7:30pm until 01:00 that was perfectly choreographed without feeling pushy or contrived . We’ve now spent 5 of the last 6 New Years Eves traveling in Europe and each one has been different and special in there own unique way, with this one being very memorable and special. I don’t think all luxury level travelers may love this hotel, especially those who require a specific level of modern luxury. But, I do think anyone who wants to experience a quickly, quaint and heartfelt experience will really enjoy this place and its wonderful staff. In reading the reviews before we booked , they had one of the most honest, humble and authentic responses to a complaint that I’ve ever seen from a hotel and it perfectly sums up the management and their approach. I assume it was written by the manager Cristiano or one of the owners but it really impressed us. Cristiano and staff gave us perfect restaurant recommendations and reservations. They knew exactly what we were looking for after spending several nights previously in Florence and after the New Years Eve feast. This hotel , owners and manager just get it for guests who are looking to stay in a hotel like this. They don’t want to be everything to everyone but are creating a unique hotel experience that most guests will love.

The rooms and service are perfect. The owner seems to have a great sense of aesthetics. There are many Instagrammable points. I think it would be better to go in the summer. I want to go again..😊

Hotel molto caratteristico, la nostra camera era ampia ben arredata e molto confortevole. Spazi comuni ben tenuti e accoglienti. Colazione ottima