Hotel della Fortezza

Have you ever dreamt of staying at a fortress from the 12th century? The Fortezza Orsini is a magnificent building in the small town of Sorano, truly worth a visit. And within the fortress you find the Hotel della Fortezza – which is a hidden gem we wholeheartedly recommend. The building itself is amazing, but equally amazing were the people working at the Fortezza. Communication both before arrival and during our stay was informative, personal and professional. We arrived late at night, after the reception had closed, but the instructions left for us gave us no problem finding our rooms and getting settled in. The owner and his lovely wife made this a truly magical place to visit. Breakfast was one of the best we had while in Italy. Please be aware that this is a hotel in a very old building. The rooms are lovely; modern and up to date while still providing plenty of rustic charm, but there are stairs to access the rooms. We have stayed in many hotels throughout the years, and would rate this as one of our absolute favourites. We also highly recommend dinner at their restaurant EnoRistrò.

Wow!! What a beautiful surprise this was! We were staying in a hotel 5 minutes out of Sorano, and after coming here for dinner, we booked two rooms the following night for the final night of our 3 week holiday. One of the holiday highlights! Amazing historical fortress that has been beautifully renovated with a mix of old and new. Staff were so friendly and the food was spectacular. My only complaint is that their restaurant was closed on a Wednesday so we couldn't eat there two nights in a row! But all was fine, Sorano has many beautiful bars and restaurants, as do the surrounding villages. Highly recommend, and we will definitely stay there again if we can.

An absolute gem in Tuscany! Our stay at Della Fortezza Hotel was simply perfect. From the moment we arrived, we felt truly welcome.The owners (Cristiano & Silvia) are exceptionally kind and helpful, just like the entire team. Here you can really feel what genuine hospitality is all about — people working with passion and heart for what they do. You notice it in every detail the warm welcome, the service, the breakfast, and the atmosphere throughout the hotel. The location is unique, full of charm, peace, and authentic Tuscan character. Everything is beautifully maintained, with great attention to detail and respect for local tradition. The restaurant is a true highlight pure, local, and driven by passion. Every dish tells a story of Tuscany honest, flavorful, and prepared with love. The location is unique, peaceful, and full of authentic Tuscan character. Everything is beautifully maintained with great attention to detail and respect for tradition. We look back on our stay with great joy and will definitely return. A true recommendation for anyone looking for an authentic, heartfelt, and unforgettable Tuscan experience. Hopefully, we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming you to Bonaire one day! Thanks!

I had visited this place 14 years ago and was fascinated then. Now clearly a level up. Where can you stay in an old fortress like this overlooking the old “Borgo” of Sorano? The shell of the medieval times, but the amenities of the 21st century. The place has kept its old charm and looking out of the window of your room is an extraordinary experience. The Suite 15 I stayed in was well equipped with all you need with the bed one level up (with ventilators instead of air conditioning). Great experience- 5 points. Attached to the hotel there is an excellent, higher level restaurant which offers aperitivi and dinner (also in the courtyard of the castle).

We stayed 4 nights at Hotel Della Fortezza and can absolutely say this was the highlight of our 17 day trip through Tuscany. From our arrival until the moment we left the hospitality of Cristiano, Sylvia and their team was absolutely spot on. Room was amazing, bed very comfortable, and the afternoon drinks and dinners in the restaurant were perfect. Even more when they were accompanied by an amazing sunset. We will definitely be back! Hugs from Bonaire

Absolutely beautiful hotel on breathtaking location, something truly special indeed. As it is a castle the rooms are not ”normal” from air conditioning point of view as you’d expect but it doesn’t take away how special the experience is, actually it highlights it. Excellent customer service and the restaurant and also the breakfast more than meets the expectations! Highly recommended as a stop on road trip through Tuscany!

This is a place you must experience to truly understand how unique and great it is. From the rooms, to the views, to the history, to the food & wine, to the wonderful people, it is a place not to be missed when visiting Italy. It is a great place to use as a base to visit other places, such as Montepulciano, Pienza, Sienna, Assisi, Orvieto, and the list goes on.

Stayed one night in the beautiful village of Sorano and the just as nice Hotel Della Fortezza. The historic building is well kept and you can almost feel the history in the walls. The hotel is almost situated "on top of" the city, and has marvellous views. It's also a parking close by, so it was easy access, which is not always the case in Italy. ||The room we got was nice with splendid views from the (little) window. It however had a bit of seward smell from in the bathroom, and it also seemed to have some kind of leak coming from the walls. Could be dure to it being in a old stone building, but we made sure to keep the door shut. Breakfast was also just average, with not very welcoming "baristas" and a bit strange ordering system (some at additional charge). All in all though, we would absolutely recommend to stay there, at least once, to get this great experience.