L'Osteria di Spaltenna In Gaiole in chianti

An exceptional hotel, a timeless setting. We've been going there for years, never disappointed!

Amazing stay and experience at Castello di Spaltenna! The staff were so nice and helpful. The room was nice, well kept and AC was great during the hot climate. The morning breakfast was perfect and the restaurants were great. You can’t beat that pool location and view of the Tuscany landscape.

Castello di Spaltenna was truly paradise! It is located in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany. Originally, back in the 12th century, this was a monastery. Our room was very spacious and impeccably clean. There was more than enough closet space, the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was very big. The views from our room, as well as all the grounds, were absolutely breathtaking. The pictures do not do it justice. It is that beautiful! The service and attention were excellent. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly, and very eager to help with questions or anything we needed. Ms Celeste and Jemma (my apologies if I misspelled) were so kind and gracious and made our stay extra special. Breakfast was included, and it is located on the terrace, overlooking the gorgeous hills and vineyards that surround the hotel. Everything they served was excellent, and there was a variety of food. They also serve lunch in the same area, not included, and it is also delicious. There is an awesome infinity pool with sun-beds, umbrellas, and some surrounding trees that provide plenty of shady areas to keep cool and enjoy the beauty of Tuscan nature. There is also an indoor heated pool, which is definitely nice if you are there when the weather is not quite warm enough for an outdoor pool. There is also a very nice spa where you can book all types of great, relaxing services. You get an hour of complimentary spa time, which you need to book with some time in advance. For dinner, there are 2 on-site options. L'Osteria offers a casual dining experience, and they serve typical dishes from the region. The food was so delicious and the service was excellent. The second restaurant, Il Pievano, is a 5-star Michelin restaurant. We did not get the chance to dine there as we loved taking strolls into the town to dine where the locals go. I did not include the kid friendly category in my review as we were there at the end of May, so there weren't any family with children at the time. But judging from the all around excellent experience, I am sure it is a great place for families with kids. For transportation, you definitely need to either rent a car or book a car service. If you plan on staying in the area, the main town area is close in walking distance. We look forward to going back. We highly recommend Castello di Spaltenna.

Spectacular place. A little out of this world, but beautiful environment.