Minimalist watchtower outpost
Guests gather around a 12th-century hearth or the sunken courtyard fire pit, surrounded by untouched oak forests and absolute quiet.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A minimalist steel and concrete core with floating stairs inserted into a medieval stone shell.
Remarkable
Preserved 10th-century watchtower ruins and ancient fortified walls perched on a medieval valley ridge.
Notable
Slow food dining sourced from on-site vegetable patches and estate olive groves across the Carpini Valley.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Within the outer shell of the tower they’ve constructed an entirely new inner structure, with seven strikingly modern suites arranged around a central stair.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set high along an Umbrian ridge above the Carpini Valley, the tower sits ten minutes from the medieval stone walls of Montone.
The rooms
Multi-level tower suites pair minimalist travertine floors with floating steel staircases, sunken stone bathtubs, and panoramic Carpini Valley views.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter solar-heated infinity pool stretches along the ridge among olive groves, beside a covered lounge pavilion.
The spa
Set in the oak woods, the spa houses a marble hammam and a stone plunge pool on a timber deck.
At the table
The open kitchen serves regional dishes on the East Terrace, using olive oil and produce grown on the estate.
How it began
Architect Christopher Chong spent six years stabilizing the ruined 10th-century watchtower, inserting an eco-engineered steel core within its crumbling stone shell.
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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.