"Housed in a restored 18th-century villa in the Val d’Orcia, this intimate 21-room hotel (opened in 2022) pairs cozy, sumptuous rooms—exposed brick, carved wooden armoires and terra-cotta tile floors—with an award-winning concierge eager to help guests explore the UNESCO-protected countryside; on-property offerings include bike loans for winery rides, cooking classes at nearby agriturismi, on-site olive oil tastings, and a quiet library, with a strong commitment to sourcing from small local producers." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo