The stylish Castello di Velona hotel occupies an 11th century fortress and former aristocratic residence overlooking the hills and valleys of the Val dOrcia as well as the impressive Mount Amiata, Tuscanys highest volcano. The 24 individually designed suites and guestrooms and suites maintain the buildings original fireplaces and architectural features and are decorated with antiques. All rooms have luxury bed linen, air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial telephones and minibars.
Guests can lounge on the grassy sun terraces surrounding the large swimming pool with a drink or cocktail from the poolside bar, relax in the shade and enjoy views of the Val dOrcia or quietly read in the hotels library. Typical Tuscan cuisine is served under age old olive and cypress trees on the terrace in summer or next to the roaring log fire in the restaurant in winter. The hotel is air conditioned throughout, offers a 24 hour front desk service and secure parking. Guests will find high speed Internet access, a television and complimentary newspapers in the lobby area. Guests can walk or cycle on the marked paths that line the River Orcia and pass the hotels doorstep, explore the Montalcino vineyards, just seven kilometers away or visit the Renaissance town of Pienza, which is 30 kilometers away. Florence Vespucci airport is 120 kilometers and a 90 minute drive from the hotel.
Rates:
476 - 536 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 24
Number Of Floors: 2
Check In Time: noon
Check Out Time: 1 pm
Amenities:
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Castello Di Velona
Castello di Velona Localito Velona
Montalcino, Italy 53024
Driving Directions:
Trains and buses link the airport to Florences main
railway station. Trains leave from here to Buonconvento
station, which is 20 kilometers from the hotel.
Driving directions: From the A1 North take exit Firence Certosa
Continue in the direction of Siena Buonconvento
Again to Montalcino Castelnuovo dellAbate.
From the A1 South take exit Chiusi Chianciano
Continue on to Montalcino.