Medici thermal hideaway
Guests drift between Renaissance porticos and steaming mineral pools in plush bathrobes, gazing across the Val d'Orcia hills.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A seventeenth-century porticoed palace commissioned by Grand Duke Ferdinando I de Medici over ancient Roman thermal baths.
Remarkable
Seven thermal mineral pools, an Etruscan sauna cave, and hydrotherapy fed by natural 42-degree spring waters.
Notable
Attentive thermal spa concierge service, tailored Equilibrium wellness menus, and plush bathrobes for all-day thermal lounging.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched in southern Tuscany, the estate sits just below the medieval stone lanes and quiet piazzas of San Casciano dei Bagni.
The rooms
Interiors blend classic terracotta and polished travertine with Medicean portraits, opening to wide views of the Tuscan countryside.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Outdoor swimming and thermal pools sit bordered by timber decking, lawns, and cypress trees facing the Tuscan hills.
The thermal baths
Lanterns illuminate the indoor thermal baths, which connect to an Etruscan circuit with mosaic steam rooms and saunas.
The spa
Woven daybeds fill the relaxation lounges, where guests rest between mineral mud wraps and hydrotherapy sessions.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Ristorante Ferdinando I
Tables sit under frescoed coffered ceilings and arched windows looking out across the valley, serving traditional Tuscan dinners.
At the table
Bartenders mix evening aperitifs behind a sleek dark counter at Bar Il Falconiere, overlooking the panoramic terrace.
How it began
Grand Duke Ferdinando I de Medici commissioned the porticoed residence in 1607 over ancient springs prized since Roman times.
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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.