A former 11th century monastery and castle, Castel Monastero is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a luxury hotel blending ancient architecture with a complete range of modern facilities and services. Set atop a hillside with magical views of the countryside surrounding Siena, the resort offers the purest and most exhilarating expressions of Tuscan hospitality, alongside gourmet cuisine and a world class spa experience. Read along below as we take a look at all this Leading Hotel of the World resort has to offer, including current promotions, upcoming events, experience options and more.
• 2 nights’ accommodation in the
selected room type
• Buffet breakfast
• Welcome gift in the room on arrival
• Dinner in La Contrada Restaurant
• Dinner in the Cantina Restaurant
• One body treatment per person
• One full day wine tasting flying
experience in the wonderful UNESCO
site Val D’Orcia and Brunello Region
• 2 nights' accommodation in the
selected room type
• Buffet breakfast
• Welcome gift in the room on arrival
• One 4 course typical dinner
• Daily Yoga lesson
• Daily access to the Acqua
Benessere hydro therapy experience:
sauna, Hammam, indoor pool with
Jacuzzi, relaxing sea water pool & more
• 2 nights’ accommodation in the
selected room type • Buffet breakfast • Welcome gift in the room on arrival • Dinner in the Cantina Restaurant • Personal shopper experience • 1 SPA treatment per person • Access to the Acqua Benessere hydro
therapy experience: sauna, Hammam,
indoor pool with Jacuzzi & more
The Spa at Castel Monastero perfectly captures the peace and tranquility of the rolling Tuscan hills than surround it. With 8 treatment rooms, 2 indoor pools, sensory showers, a sauna and Hammam, the spa provides world class facilities and professionals who will ensure guests have the best possible experience. In addition to a fitness center and outdoor pool with lounge chairs, there are also yoga and meditation classes for guests to enjoy throughout their stay. Available wellness programs and treatment options include:
• Weight loss
• Detox
• Anti-Age
• Berber Ritual for Couples
• Diamond Rose Couple Ritual
La Cantina, pictured above and located in the property's medieval wine cellar, is Castel Monastero's more casual dining option. The architecture, with its high vaulted ceilings and visible stone walls, takes you back to a previous time and has an authentic Italian feel. The traditional dishes range from “pici” pasta with bread and tomato sauce, to Chianina meat, and of course (being in a wine cellar), there is an impressive wine list. La Cantina is perfect for either a quick lunch or a laid-back dinner.
La Contrada Restaurant, pictured left and facing the property's main piazza, stays true to the culinary traditions of the area and focuses on using only local products. Castel Monastero's gourmet dining option, La Contrada is an elegant space divided into two rooms that can be used for private dinners. On the menu you will find Tuscan favorites with a modern twist and of course delightful wines, oils and cheeses that are all produced nearby.
Rooms & Suites
Rest
The rooms and suites at Castel Monastero continue the rustic, Italian feel of the property with muted tones and wood accents. The room categories are as follows:
Also available is Villa Lavanda, located just a short distance from Castel Monastero's main grounds and surrounded by a thriving Chianti vineyard. A 17th century structure that has been painstakingly restored, the villa retains all the features of a typical Tuscan country home. Guests of the 3-bedroom Villa Lavanda enjoy all of the same services, restaurants and incredible hospitality as those staying at Castel Monastero.
Looking Ahead: Fall at Castel Monastero
Truffle Hunting
What's better than truffle hunting on a splendid autumn day in the Tuscan countryside? With the outline of the castle against the sky and the woods surrounding them, your clients will accompany trained hunters and dogs in their search for the delicious delicacy that turns every dish into a culinary masterpiece.Then they will enjoy an impressive, truffle-based lunch at the splendid La Cantina restaurant with a menu that is typical of both the local area and the current season.
The Harvest
With fall comes the grape harvest. Each year, Castel Monastero invites guests to participate in this great tradition, allowing them to help pick the grapes that will later be turned in to wine. A fascinating experience for wine lovers, the harvest must occur at a very specific time when the grapes are perfectly ripe. Likely to occur in October, Castel Monastero will announce the harvest dates (along with their harvest package) by mid-July.
