Historic castle estate offering fine dining, wine cellar, and spa











Loc. Monastero D'Ombrone, 19, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga SI, Italy Get directions

"Highlighted as a place where you can view the Palio from your hotel, this countryside castle resort near Siena combines panoramic Tuscan views and privileged vantage points over the festivities with a serene, luxurious atmosphere away from the densest crowds." - Jessica Chapel

"I experienced a medieval village and monastery turned into a timeless retreat for total relaxation." - La Guida Michelin

"Castelnuovo Berardenga The location: Castelnuovo Berardenga, a village that's a day trip from Florence, full of castles and Romanesque churchesTop amenities: Interlocking swimming pools Castel Monastero, a castle of a hotel 15 miles from Siena with 75 guest rooms, is well-situated for the quintessential Tuscany trip. The spacious accommodations here have “wood beams, comfortable leather sofas, terra-cotta floors, and views into the valley,” according Traveler's review of the hotel. The interlocking swimming pools have those picture-perfect valley views, as well. Oh, and how could we forget? There's also a 13th century wine cellar on the property." - Alex Erdekian


"Once a convent for nuns, Monastero today is an over-the-top estate in Tuscany that looks much like a medieval hilltop fortress." - Bailey Berg

"Castel Monastero began life as a castle and eleventh-century village. Then it became a monastery, complete with an incredible Chianti cellar. Now, it's a high-end luxury hotel, one placed close to Siena, far from most everywhere else, and absolutely worth a detour." - Mark Fedeli