Hotels near Museo dell＇Antica Grancia e dell＇Olio in Serre di Rapolano

Potentially amazing but very poorly managed! I stayed (I’m still here as I’m writing) for 3 days on a road trip in Italy with the family. The service before coming gave me very high expectations with pre-check-in and a nice brochure of activities to do while we are here. Unfortunately that’s not what happened, here are some of my experiences: 1. We booked 2 prestige rooms but nowhere it states that some rooms are inside the 13th century building and others are in an extension outside the main gate, the beautiful view from the pics you see in the photo gallery are obviously different. So make sure to ask when you book. 2. The day we arrived we went straight to the pools which are great for family with beautiful environment but we first ordered sparkling water and were given plastic bottles without glasses or ice. I ordered a burger which arrived without any topping like salad or sauce , we then realized that the burger was probably for another table. I didn’t care, just thought that waiter couldn’t speak English or was inexperienced but no problem we are on holidays after all. Bear in mind that the burger was something like 25 euro. 3. Breakfast- that was one of the most comical scene, the waiters looked confused, we asked for coffee multiple times after 20 min we get served a full coffee cup of espresso instead of coffee,after trying the fake orange juice from the “fresh orange juice” I asked are real fresh juice which arrived at the end where people asked us twice if we had finished, making us wanting to leave so they could clear the table. There is very little selection of fruits, very average selection of breads and the most crazy thing in a luxury hotel, if you don’t want the commercial scramble eggs you have to pay to get an omelette!!! The service was so poor I decided to cancel our dinner at the hotel not wanting to relive that same experience. 4. The jacuzzi area is closing at 7pm, so today we swam till 6:30pm but when we tried to reach the jacuzzi I was told by a lady that she closed it because she had no one to look after it. You can come back tomorrow. What kind of answer is that? 5. The mini bar & laundry service prices are just ridiculous, I ll upload it here later but from memory it’s like 12 euro to was one underwear. I went to complain to front office following another lady who was doing the same. The table next to us at breakfast were laughing about it as it was so bizarre. The facilities are amazing but at this level of pricing you expect a very different level of service.

Located in Rapolano Terme, Laticastelli Country Relais is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Terme Antica Querciolaia and 5 minutes from Pieve Romanica di San Vittore Church. This upscale hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Saltalbero Adventure Park and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from San Giovanni Terme Rapolano.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy Regional cuisine at La Taverna Toscana, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Foiano Della Chiana, Casale Cardini promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, facilities for disabled guests, car park, babysitting, family room are readily available for you to enjoy. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning, heating, desk, balcony/terrace. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities such as hot tub, outdoor pool, massage, garden. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Foiano della Chiana has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Casale Cardini.

Once we arrived at the property, we were greeted by Giuseppe, the owner and Bertina, the manager. Both were so kind and welcoming and we were told to relax! We got settled into our room with king sized bed and updated bathroom. The bed was very comfortable with nice linens. The breakfast was included each day and included a nice variety of eggs, meats, cheeses, pastries, coffee, espresso, cappucino, juices, etc. We went on a wine tour throughout the countryside to Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza -highly recommend this tour. We learned so much about wines from our tour guide, Giuseppe. We purchased wines from each winery, including Santo Pietro and they arranged to ship them to our home for us. Spend some time in one or all of these villages! The next day we went on a truffle hunt at the property followed by a cooking class. Both were delightful and enjoyable activities. The restaurant has great farm to table food. The staff is very professional and most were English-speaking. I cannot say enough about Giuseppe and Bertina-they went above and beyond for us to make our stay as comfortable as possible! Sorry we didn't stay longer here because we had booked further time in Rome. We would highly recommend Tenuta Santo Pietro and hope to return there again someday!

Surprise, beautiful as a fairyland! Be sure to come!

With a stay at Il Monte in Monte San Savino, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Arezzo Equestrian Centre and Comune di Monte San Savino. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Montemaggiore Wine & Countryhouses and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Monte San Savino City Hall.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

The Locanda di CasalMustia is located in a nice little hilltop town in the Tuscan countryside. Really need a car or scooter to get there because of it's distance from railway stations and the apparent lack of an obvious taxi service (a joining friend arriving via rail in Trequanda got a lift from a local). Once in Castelmuzio however, parking is free and there are a number of parking spots in and around the town. The town itself has a coop (little supermarket/grocery store - hours vary by day), ATM and a few restaurants and bars, the most prominent of which belongs to the CasalMustia. For anything else then Pienza (recommended) is a short distance away and has lots of amenities. Hotel itself is ideal for a short stay and as a base from which to explore the surrounding countryside before moving on to Siena, Perugia etc. We stayed for three nights and our room was tidy with comfy beds. Staff kept it clean with a daily service throughout our stay. Bathroom compact but good shower. Also had an AC which was a lifesaver in early September. One point on rooms is guests should try to get one facing away from the church tower - there's a frequent church bell which can be loud if you're facing it. Plentiful buffet breakfast (included in our price) is served downstairs in a quirky little restaurant. They offer everything from meats and cheeses through to different cereals along with juices, tea and coffee. The restaurant also does some very good food during the day and evening which isn't included but definitely worth a try. English skills of the staff ranges but we were able to convey almost everything either verbally or by sign language / Google translate, and they were generally helpful throughout. All in all, when you take into account the location, rooms, inclusions and quality of service, I'd say it's a very good budget to mid-range hotel considering the average price / night in the surrounding area.

With a stay at Agriturismo Artisti del Cavallo in Foiano della Chiana, you'll be in the suburbs, just steps from Val di Chiana and a 4-minute drive from Valdichiana Outlet Village. This country house is 12.6 mi (20.4 km) from Lake Trasimeno and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Arezzo Equestrian Centre.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this country house include a picnic area and barbecue grills.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the country house's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a business center and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

We stayed here for three nights whilst on a fly drive holiday to Tuscany. The hotel is very modern and for us was definitely not a traditional Tuscan place. The main problem is that the bedrooms are just too small, fine if you are staying one night on a business trip but hopeless if you are staying more nights. When we arrived there were two coat hangers in the wardrobe although this was quickly rectified. The cupboards consist of an IKEA hangar in the wardrobe. To be fair the hotel did offer an upgrade at a cost on check in but we declined as the small suite smelt of cigarette smoke. The air conditioning is bizarre as you have to request reception to activate it for you and adjust the temperature - the room controller doesn’t do anything, it took us 2 days to realise. The staff are all very good and friendly. The evening meals are very good, traditional Tuscan albeit in a modern room. Breakfast only average and served in the basement room with so many people and hard surfaces it was very noisy. Reasonably well located for Chianti, Sienna and the villages to the south. It is a bit isolated and if you want to eat out at a restaurant you will have to drive.

With a stay at Il Verreno in Bucine, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Villa a Sesta Polo Club and Berardenga Riding Centre. This hotel is 16 mi (25.8 km) from Arezzo Equestrian Centre and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Riserva Naturale Regionale Valle dell'Inferno e Bandella.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge) and wedding services.At Il Verreno, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a library. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.