Castello di Velona - The Leading Hotels of the World, a Design Boutique Hotel Montalcino, Italy

"Set on a hill overlooking Val d’Orcia, Castello Di Velona is a restored 10th-century castle. It features a Tuscan restaurant and a 1500 m2 free thermal spa centre. The Velona’s rooms are spacious and luxuriously furnished, offering views of Tuscan vineyards. They are uniquely decorated with antique furniture and embroidered fabrics. Each one is air conditioned and features a log fire, a marble bathroom, and satellite TV channels. The rooms located in the new wing of the castle include a patio and thermal water in the bathroom. The Castello offers regional cuisine, accompanied by the property's own Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wines and extra virgin olive oil. Both the Velona Lounge Bar and the gourmet restaurant Settimo Senso feature a terrace. The wellness centre includes a sauna, a Turkish bath, and both indoor and outdoor pools. Guests can relax in the hot tub or order a personalised beauty treatment. Sant’Antimo Abbey is 2 km from the property, and Siena is a 30-minute drive away. Parking is free at the Velona." - My Boutique Hotel (en)