Castello di Monteliscai

Stayed in a room at the rop of a tower originally used as a watch tower. Authentic and very coil. Views that were amazing from our windows and courtyard.

Room was quaint and comfortable. It was nice staying at a 900 year old castle. No AC so we left the windows open. It is somewhat remote and could hear dogs barking and birds much of the night.

This was a bucket list for me to stay in a Castle. Elaina the owners of the apartment was so nice and engaging. Her father (who I forgot his name) showed us to the castle and it was very roomy for my family of 4 adults. We were not use too the quietness of the place and it freaked us out a bit. Their is no lift so expect to drag your luggage up a steep hill. One of the couches needed replacement. The room where the queen size bed was in had a cellar. We keep the chairs in front of that door and keep the carpet up against it for any draft. Which their was none. Water pressure was good with good hot water. They provided some toiletries for use. Bed was clean and comfortable. Towels were clean. No WiFi , but TV worked fine. Small kitchen with small refrigerator, stove and microwave. Everything seemed to be wiped down and vacuumed clean. Some of the rooms in the castle are rented out apartments which people live in. So your not completely alone in this huge castle. You wake up to a beautiful view of Tuscany. Would I stay here again? Yes, I would.

Unfortunately we never received the emails that were allegedly sent to us that would have explained to us that the check in location is not at the castle. The climb is pretty rigorous to the actual room and there is no wifi at the castle location. Staff was incredulous with us for not having the check in time or location information contained in the emails that we never received.

Country side but only 2km from Siena. Hotel is family run and owners are very friendly and personable. Great cycling from here.