San Gimignano, ItalySan Donato
Locanda dei Logi
Vineyard rectory inn
Vineyard rectory inn
Three winemaking brothers turned a medieval parish complex into an intimate six-room inn centered on their estate Vernaccia.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed stone walls, dark Tuscan terracotta floors, and whitewashed timber ceiling beams.
Notable
A restored medieval rectory and parish outbuildings along the historic Via Francigena.
Notable
Run by local winemaking brothers, pouring estate Vernaccia grown in surrounding vineyard rows.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The medieval rectory and outbuildings of the small Romanesque church of San Donato… have been converted into a six-room inn by the Logi family.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Castelvecchio Nature Reserve borders the grounds, and walking trails trace the ancient Via Francigena toward San Gimignano.
The rooms
Rooms keep their medieval stone walls and dark terracotta floors, looking straight out over the surrounding vineyards.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A four-sided infinity pool sits suspended over the vineyards, looking out across the valley beneath the Romanesque bell tower.
Restaurant
Cantinetta dei Logi
Tables sit beneath brick arches or out on the stone terrace, serving Tuscan dishes dressed with estate olive oil.
At the table
The stone enoteca pours organic vintages from the family's Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara winery across an illuminated bar.
How it began
Architects StudioMAM spent two years restoring the Romanesque parish complex, stripping modern additions to expose the original masonry.
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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.