San Gimignano, Italy
Hotel La Collegiata
Restored Capuchin convent
San Gimignano, Italy
Opened
1988
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
BZAR HotelsRestored Capuchin convent
The 1587 convent keeps its monastic quiet, looking out over cypress slopes toward the medieval towers of San Gimignano.
What it’s good at
Listed
Rustic antique furnishings and terracotta floors throughout former monastic living quarters.
Listed
Traditional Tuscan recipes served alongside Vernaccia wines produced in surrounding valley vineyards.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Built in 1587 as a monastery, the old stone buildings and manicured gardens continue to feel like a place apart, a haven of heightened tranquility.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
San Gimignano rises across the valley, where fourteen medieval stone towers crown the opposite hillside.
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The rooms
Terracotta floors and rustic antiques fill the former monks' quarters, looking out onto cypress groves and gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and parasols line the outdoor pool, and a garden bar serves daytime drinks and light lunches.
At the table
Breakfast tables line a covered brick loggia, and Il Refettorio serves traditional Tuscan dinners beneath vaulted ceilings.
How it began
Built for Capuchin friars in 1587, the convent later became a summer residence for the noble Guicciardini-Strozzi family.
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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.