Arezzo, ItalyPomaio
Badia di Pomaio
Restored hillside monastery
Restored hillside monastery
A seventeenth-century abbey lives on as an intimate country estate, surrounded by oak woodlands high above Arezzo.
What it’s good at
Notable
A restored 1645 Vallombrosan monastery retaining vaulted stone ceilings and chestnut beams.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
There may be no historical building form better suited to a bout of luxe escapism than the monastery — and a Tuscan one offers additional charms that are specific to the region.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Arezzo is a fifteen-minute drive down the hillside, where cobblestone streets lead to Piero della Francesca's Renaissance frescoes.
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The rooms
Vaulted ceilings arch over beds dressed in Italian linen, and wide windows look out across hillside olive groves.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool sits on the lawn above oak woods, looking out across the valley toward Arezzo.
At the table
Campo Badia serves Tuscan dinners beside the abbey garden, and Bar Serra mixes cocktails under a glass roof.
How it began
Two Vallombrosan monks founded the monastery in 1645. It lay abandoned and swallowed by ivy before its 2019 restoration.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.