Buggiano Castello Buggiano, Italy
Opened
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Restored Tuscan cloister
Terraced stone gardens and quiet cloisters overlook olive groves across the Valdinievole valley from this hilltop medieval sanctuary.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored monastic quarters balance exposed stone walls and high beamed ceilings with bespoke furnishings and valley vistas.
Remarkable
A painstaking restoration of the 16th-century Benedictine monastery of Santa Scolastica, preserving stone vaults and historic chapel architecture.
Notable
A subterranean gym inside an ancient cistern, thermal hammam rituals, and a rock-carved heated mineral pool.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The original chapel has been transformed into an atmospheric restaurant, the old stone terraces now feature tiered gardens and swimming pools fringed by lemon trees.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cobbled car-free alleys wind through medieval Buggiano Castello, surrounded by ancient cypress trees and panoramic trails above the valley.
The rooms
Former monastic quarters frame valley views through shuttered windows, featuring exposed stone walls, high timber beams, and custom crafted furnishings.
The outdoor pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two tiered pools step down the stone terraces, looking out over the olive groves of the valley.
The spa and gym
Wooden water-resistance machines sit inside an ancient stone cistern, and underground spa baths are carved into the rock.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Ristorante Devoti serves seasonal Tuscan cooking in the restored church nave, with tables spilling onto the arched loggia.
How it began
Historians and art conservators spent years restoring the 16th-century Benedictine Monastery of Santa Scolastica before its 2024 reopening.
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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.