8.3/10 on 186 reviews
Castello di Velona – Tuscan Resort & Spa, picturesque medieval fortress of the 11th century, and in that period being the place of great battles between the Republics of Siena and Florence, was successively transformed into an aristocratic renaissance villa, conserving its original fascinating characteristics, such as the splendid courtyard with balconies.
From its panoramic hill, the Castle dominates the suggestive countryside of Val d’Orcia, threaded with little villages and vineyards and of great historic-artistic importance, as confirmed by the Etruscan artefacts, now housed in the Montalcino museum, which were found in this area which has an ancient Etruscan-Roman road dating back to the 1st century B.C. Not far away, there are also traces of the old Francigena way which was travelled on by innumerable and illustrious writers, artists, famous bandits and pilgrims.
Inside the ancient walls of the converted “Castello di Velona”, this fascinating history unites with modern comforts, welcoming and refined surroundings: The suites and bedrooms, each different from the other, are elegantly furnished with period furniture, antiques, high-quality fabrics and hand-made decorations and paintings.
For enthusiasts of good cuisine, this aristocratic country residence offers the genuine flavours and tastes of typical Tuscan dishes, served on the magnificent terrace among olive and cypress trees or in front of the fireplace of the refined dining room, and, naturally, accompanied by an excellent Brunello di Montalcino, produced by the Velona farm vineyard adjacent to the castle.
In 2011, after 3 years of accurate renovations, the Castello di Velona - Tuscan Resort & SPA finally reopens, with its 46 new rooms and suites, the 1500 m2 large thermal wellness centre and its amazing restaurant with panoramic terrace: a place full of relax, wellbeing, art, excellent cuisine and history.
The Castle Exclusive Suites, located in the castle’s historic section, offer spacious rooms, divided into living and sleeping quarters, with a total area of about 50 m2.
Each of the 15 suites is distinct from the others because of the different colours and the characteristic elements inspired by the Tuscan tradition, such as the exposed beams, the vaulted ceilings, the terracotta tile floors and the large decorative fireplaces. Some of these suites are arranged over two levels.
The bedrooms are equipped with a comfortable double bed with slatted base and high comfort mattress, two night tables and lamps, an armchair, a breakfast table and/or a desk, a wardrobe with suitcase stand and safe, a minibar, a cabinet with a 42” flat screen TV, a CD player and iPod station and an elegant coffee set.
In the living room, elegant furnishings with comfortable sofa beds and armchairs create an environment ideal for relaxation.
The marble-finished bathrooms are equipped with bathtub or shower and a single or double washbasin and some have a scenic view.
Each apartment offers a breathtaking view over the Val d’Orcia and the vineyards surrounding the castle.
The Castle Deluxe rooms, comfortable and elegant, are located in the actual castle area and cover a surface of about 35 m2 overlooking the Val d’Orcia.
They are all elegantly and stylishly decorated and maintain some features of the Tuscan tradition with the characteristic exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. All Deluxe rooms are equipped with a comfortable double bed with slatted base and high comfort mattress, two night tables and lamps, an armchair, a breakfast table and/or a desk, a wardrobe and safe, a minibar, a cabinet with a 32” flat screen TV and a convenient coffee set.
The marble-finished bathrooms are equipped with bathtub or shower and a single or double washbasin; some have a scenic view of the valley.
The new Sunset rooms provide a stay inspired by the concept of wellbeing.
These rooms, which overlook the Val d’Orcia, have a western exposure that offers a view of unforgettable sunsets. They are spacious and comfortable with an area of about 30 m2 and they are elegantly decorated in a linear and contemporary style, with soft colours and warm reminders of the Tuscan tradition. All Spa Deluxe rooms are equipped with a comfortable double bed with slatted base and high comfort mattress, two night tables and lamps, an armchair, a breakfast table and a desk, a wardrobe with suitcase stand and safe, a minibar, a cabinet with a 32” flat screen TV and a convenient coffee set.
The bathrooms are finished in travertine and are equipped with a hot spring water bath tub, a shower, a double washbasin and a separate WC.
The Spa Exclusive rooms, located in the castle’s new wing, offer absolute comfort inspired by the concept of wellbeing.
These rooms overlooking the Val d’Orcia have a westerly exposure which offers a view of unforgettable sunsets. Spacious and comfortable with an area of about 42 m2, they are elegantly decorated in a linear and contemporary style, with soft colours and warm reminders of the Tuscan tradition. All the Spa Exclusive rooms are equipped with a comfortable double bed with slatted base and high comfort mattress, two night tables and lamps, an armchair, a breakfast table and a desk, a wardrobe with suitcase stand and a safe, a minibar, a cabinet with a 32” flat screen TV and a convenient coffee set.
The bathrooms are finished in travertine and are equipped with a hot spring water bath tub, a shower, a double washbasin and a separate WC.
These spacious suites located in the castle’s main section are the ideal solution for families.
They cover an area of about 80 m2, separated into two bedrooms and a living room.
They are elegantly appointed with period furniture and elements inspired by the Tuscan tradition like exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, terracotta floor tiles and large decorative fireplaces. Some of these suites are arranged over two levels.
The bedrooms are equipped with comfortable double beds (king or queen) with slatted base and high comfort mattress, two night tables and lamps, an armchair, a breakfast table and/or a desk, a wardrobe with suitcase stand and safe, a minibar, a cabinet with a 42” flat screen TV, a CD player and iPod station and an elegant coffee set.
In the living room, elegant furnishings with comfortable sofa beds and armchairs create an environment ideal for relaxation.
The marble-finished bathrooms are equipped with bathtub or shower and a single or double washbasin and some have a scenic view.
Each apartment offers a breathtaking view over the Val d’Orcia and the vineyards surrounding the castle.
Check In / Check Out
Payment policy
At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.
Transfers to / from Airport
The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.
Pets
Pets allowed on request for a fee
Parking
Free parking is available on site (without reservation)
Internet
WiFi internet access available in all public areas and is free of charge and in all rooms
Children and extra beds
Extra
EXTRA (If not included in the booking)
Conditions and cancellation policy
All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!
Score breakdown
Comfort 8.3 / 10
Courtesy 8.3 / 10
Leisure 8.3 / 10
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barbara (With friends)
Italy
Check in: 14 Aug 2019
Check out: 16 Aug 2019
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Sunset Room
8
His Opinion: Unico neo la colazione: poca varietà personale poco efficiente .
Informazione sui dintorni da visitare: quasi nulla
Informazioni sulle cantine da visitare : nulla
Servizi tipo noleggio bici : nulla
Informazione su sentieri da percorrere : nulla
Alberto (With family)
Italy
Check in: 4 Aug 2017
Check out: 6 Aug 2017
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion:
matteo (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 29 Aug 2016
Check out: 2 Sept 2016
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion: Purtroppo troppi bambini piccoli che hanno disturbato soprattutto nei ristoranti , non per colpa loro ma dei genitori ... In certi posti meglio evitare !!
DE (As couple)
France
Check in: 30 Jul 2015
Check out: 4 Aug 2015
Number of nights: 5
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion: Un hôtel magnifique dominant la campagne. Nous avons vraiment apprécié le calme et la beauté du lieu. Notre chambre ( junior suite ) était spacieuse et joliment meublée. Très belle piscine, spa superbe.
Le petit déjeuner est très bien : grand choix tant en sucré qu'en salé , néanmoins à ce niveau de prestation on est en droit d'attendre du jus de fruit frais...
Seul point négatif de l'hôtel , le restaurant principal : mini-portions mais maxi-prix et surtout la lenteur du service : il a fallu 2h30 pour arriver au bout de notre dîner ( 1 entrée et 1 plat , nous avons abandonné avant le dessert ! ).
Par contre le "petit" restaurant côté bar, avec ses plats plus simples est sympathique.
Hubeaux (As couple)
Belgium
Check in: 11 Jul 2015
Check out: 17 Jul 2015
Number of nights: 6
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion:
Gheury (With friends)
Belgium
Check in: 11 Jul 2015
Check out: 17 Jul 2015
Number of nights: 6
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion: Hôtel réellement splendide, accueil exceptionnel, chambres grand luxe, spa et piscines génialissimes, restaurant gastro super top ( nous y sommes allés 4 fois sur 6 jours ) et une vue panoramique à couper le souffle.
Bref nous n'avons que des éloges pour cet endroit et c'est vraiment le cœur gros que nous sommes partis.
une chose est certaine, nous y retournerons !
Claudio (With family)
Italy
Check in: 30 May 2015
Check out: 1 Jun 2015
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion: La cucina del ristorante a bordo piscina a pranzo lascia un po a desiderare (la pasta della bimba era fredda e cruda, l'hamburger di chianina chiesto ben cotto è arrivato bruciato). Per il resto tutto splendido. Ottima la cena alla sera.
stefano (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 17 May 2014
Check out: 18 May 2014
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Castle Balcony Suite
8
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Barbara (With family)
Italy
Check in: 19 Apr 2014
Check out: 22 Apr 2014
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Castle Junior Suite long stay
10
His Opinion: Paesaggio incantevole............
Leyla (As couple)
Hungary
Check in: 15 Apr 2013
Check out: 18 Apr 2013
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
His Opinion:
Nadav (As couple)
USA
Check in: 26 May 2012
Check out: 28 May 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Double room Single use
10
His Opinion:
Sally (As couple)
USA
Check in: 27 Apr 2012
Check out: 1 May 2012
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Double room Single use
10
His Opinion: As an American, I like ice - alot of it.
You were very accomodating to my request
each time I asked. Thank you!!
Lisa (With friends)
USA
Check in: 10 Sept 2011
Check out: 11 Sept 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Sunset Room
10
His Opinion:
YUCE (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 20 Aug 2011
Check out: 22 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
10
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Jackie (With family)
USA
Check in: 6 Aug 2011
Check out: 10 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 4
Stayed in room: Castle Family Suite
10
His Opinion: We had a wonderful stay at Castello di Velona, The staff at the front desk was very attentive and our treatments with Roberta in the salon were sublime. Our only complaints would be that the phone lines were not up and running yet for housekeeping and room service. Also, housekeeping should clean up towels in bathroom at night when they do the turn down and also pick up the laudry bags as we had to keep bringing them down to the front desk. Other than that, our accoommodations were great and we hope to come back again. We will recommend the hotel to our family and friends.
Follner (As couple)
France
Check in: 31 Jul 2011
Check out: 1 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Double room Single use
10
His Opinion: Super hotel et tout les superlatifs, accueil chaleureux juste un bémol le restaurant est un peu froid niveau déco et un peu cher à mon goût.