Maximalist cloister hideaway
Monastic cloisters meet lively 1970s salon spirit, where quiet brick courtyards give way to lantern-lit evenings among the olive trees.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Renzo Mongiardino-inspired maximalism brings tactile textures, vibrant botanical murals, and layered patterns to historic monastic cloisters.
Remarkable
A 1314 Carthusian monastery featuring preserved cloisters, a consecrated chapel, and a storied 1970s artistic salon.
Notable
A One Key historic retreat offering intimate seclusion, rose-arched poolside daybeds, and private gardens outside Siena.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Today, the rooms run maximalist: patterned wallpaper, bold tiling, mismatched prints, against the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The estate rests among vineyards and olive groves just outside the medieval walls, two kilometres from Siena's Piazza del Campo.
The rooms
Eclectic prints, rattan furnishings, and botanical murals bring vibrant warmth to 19 individually styled quarters under historic vaulted arches.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated saltwater pool rests on a terracotta terrace bordered by climbing roses and curtained loggia daybeds.
Massages
Massages and restorative bodywork take place in open-air garden settings or inside quiet guest rooms.
Dogs stay too.
La Certosa Restaurant
Candlelit tables line the vaulted cloister loggia, serving Tuscan dishes crafted with organic produce grown on the estate.
At the table
Breakfast is served beneath a flowering wisteria pergola, and evening aperitifs await at the green marble bar.
How it began
Artist Anna Ricordati purchased the 1314 monastery in 1969, turning cloistered halls into a salon for Italian cinema icons.
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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.