Assisi, Italy
Tenuta San Masseo
Restored olive estate
Restored olive estate
An intimate Umbrian farmstead where life centers on quiet grounds and direct views across the valley to medieval Assisi.
What it’s good at
Notable
A private-hire spa pairing halotherapy with massages using the estate's organic olive oil.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In the Umbrian countryside just outside of Assisi, with a view of the medieval city on the hill in the near distance, Tenuta San Masseo is a classic of a genre at which Italy excels: a farmhouse hotel consisting of just a few rooms.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Assisi sits right across the valley, with the Basilica of Saint Francis clearly visible along the opposite hill.
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The rooms
Rooms take their names from olive varieties, pairing original terracotta and local stone with calm, modern interiors.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 22-meter unheated infinity pool stretches across the lawn, looking out past olive trees toward Assisi.
The spa
At the table
Private dinners and wine tastings are served outdoors, either across open lawns or beneath a wisteria pergola.
How it began
The Carloni family held the property for generations before film director Cesare Carloni transformed his family home into an intimate hotel.
Assisi
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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.