Hotel Le Fontanelle
Refined rustic Italian luxury. Warm earth tones, terracotta, oak beams — everything feels genuinely old, not faked. Quiet, calm, unhurried. The kind of place where you lose track of time and forget to check your phone.
Book a Junior Suite or Suite if you want a private garden — prestige rooms also have a small private garden
Why It Matters
Owned and operated by the Bolfo family as part of their Fontanelle Estate group — which also includes Hotel The Club House and the Vallepicciola winery. It's a genuine family estate, not a corporate flag plant. The hotel is a Michelin Guide selection, a Tablet Hotels member, and affiliated with Virtuoso and Serandipians. Open seasonally April through October only.
A 13th-century stone farmhouse perched on a Chianti hilltop, Hotel Le Fontanelle opened in 2006 after a seven-year renovation led by the Bolfo family, who were meticulous about preserving the massive stone exterior, regional timber, and terracotta floors. Lush terraced lawns, bougainvillea-draped walls, herb gardens, and a panoramic outdoor pool looking out over rolling vineyards make the setting feel effortlessly cinematic. And the scale is intimate: 36 rooms across five categories, so it never tips into resort anonymity.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classic Room
From EUR320 / nightThe entry point, and genuinely charming. Terracotta floors and oak-beamed ceilings in proper Tuscan farmhouse style. Views look out over the Chianti valley or the hotel's own vineyards. Compact but not cramped.
Deluxe Room
From EUR490 / nightThe step up in the main room categories adds a private lounge area and more refined furnishings. Evocative views come with the territory. Good balance of space and price for couples who want to linger.
Junior Suite
From EUR570 / nightSurrounded by vineyards and olive groves with a serene, restorative feel. The right call for longer stays or anyone who wants extra breathing room without going full suite. Eligible for the 4x3 Stay Longer offer.
Prestige Room
From EUR390 / nightSteps up to a small private garden, which is the key sell. You get the same warm Tuscan interiors but with your own outdoor space to sit in the morning sun with an espresso. Good pick for those who want outside without the full suite premium.
Suite
From EUR740 / nightThe top of the range: a separate living room and bedroom, a large private garden, and both a bathtub and shower cabin. Tea station and Nespresso machine included. At 485–583 sq ft, it's genuinely spacious for this property. The garden seating at dusk is worth every extra euro.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hands-on Tuscan cooking class led by the hotel's chef. Learn to prepare traditional Tuscan dishes using local ingredients, then eat what you made for lunch. Available as part of the Epicurean Getaway package.
A curated picnic experience set amid the estate's scenic grounds and Chianti countryside.
Explore the Chianti hills on an electric bike. Organized through the hotel.
Guided ride through Chianti's countryside, arranged through the hotel.
Complimentary mountain bikes available for guests to explore the estate and surrounding countryside lanes.
Early morning balloon flight over Tuscany, arranged through the hotel.
Guided or self-guided Vespa tour through Tuscany's most scenic roads. Rental available with supplement.
Terraced outdoor pool near the top of the hill with views over the Chianti valley. Seasonal (open April–October). Complimentary for all guests.
Pétanque court on-site, complimentary for all guests. A simple, very Italian-countryside way to pass an afternoon.
Visit the Bolfo family's Vallepicciola winery — 640 surrounding acres producing Chianti Classico and wines from international grape varieties. Tours and tastings organized by the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property including all rooms.
Wine and olive oil shop on property selling Vallepicciola wines produced by the Bolfo family estate.
Qualified babysitting services available on request (fee may apply).
On-site library for guest use.
Complimentary valet parking for all guests.
Small and medium-sized dogs allowed in guestrooms. Cats also permitted (size limitations may apply).
Laundry services available at additional cost.
Room service available for hotel guests.
Staff speak multiple languages.
Dedicated concierge team. Separate concierge email: conciergefontanelle@fontanellestate.com. Guests consistently highlight concierge quality in reviews.
Hotel-booked transfer to/from Siena city center and train station. Approximately 25 minutes from Siena's train station.
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