Aristocratic country household
Wander through manicured rose gardens past a travertine fountain, or relax in historic salons beneath original Renaissance frescoes.
What it’s good at
Notable
Terracotta floors, heirloom antiques, and period loveseats blend with shuttered windows framing panoramic Tuscan valley views.
Notable
Original sixteenth-century frescoes, wood-paneled ceilings, and an ancient cellar housing Etruscan tomb remnants shape the estate.
Notable
Estate-produced DOP olive oil, tastings of local Vino Nobile, and cooking classes celebrate regional Tuscan culinary traditions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The villa’s lovely public spaces are the hotel’s highlight. Outdoors you'll find a travertine fountain surrounded by a rose garden...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Vineyards and olive groves wrap around the secluded estate, located just outside the medieval gates and wine cellars of Montepulciano.
The rooms
Rooms highlight terracotta floors and family heirlooms, from frescoed main villa suites to a secluded retreat set directly among olive trees.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Set among centuries-old olive trees on the hilltop, the hydro-massage infinity pool gazes across the Tuscan valley.
Dogs stay too.
Villa Cicolina Restaurant
Regional dinners pair Cinta Senese pork and Pienza pecorinos with estate-pressed olive oil beneath vaulted brick arches.
At the table
Flowering pergolas shade the gravel courtyard, and tastings of local Vino Nobile take place in the vaulted cellar.
How it began
Two Italian physicians acquired the sixteenth-century noble estate in 2000, carefully restoring its historic buildings, gardens, and ancient cellar.
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Gold
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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.