Monsummano Terme, ItalyGrotta Giusti
Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection
Thermal grotto estate
Grotta Giusti Monsummano Terme, Italy
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Heritage ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottThermal grotto estate
Days revolve around natural thermal steam chambers and outdoor mineral pools scattered across forty-five hectares of historic parkland.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Steam chambers inside Europe's largest natural underground thermal cave, beside warm subterranean lakes.
Notable
Nineteenth-century villa built in 1880, hosting travelers for historic thermal steam baths.
Notable
A forty-five hectare private park holding outdoor thermal hydrotherapy pools and tennis courts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The rooms and suites have just enough modern technology to get by; you won’t be mistaking these pastel-toned interiors for ‘design hotel’ rooms anytime soon.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set within a private 45-hectare park in Monsummano Terme, surrounding an ancient thermal grotto.
The rooms
Muted palettes and marble bathrooms keep the rooms understated. Tall windows look straight out onto the estate's wooded grounds.
The spa and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Finnish saunas and an ice fountain sit inside the Meditarium. Outside, a freshwater pool curves across tiered park lawns.
The thermal baths
Natural cave chambers reach 100 percent humidity. Outside, thermal pools run at 34 degrees with waterfalls and hydromassage jets.
At the table
Il Poeta serves Tuscan dishes seasoned with garden herbs, and cocktails are poured beneath historic frescoes at L'Affresco.
How it began
Quarry workers uncovered the thermal cave in 1849, inspiring Giuseppe Verdi to proclaim it the eighth wonder of the world.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.