Hotel Relais Palazzo del Capitano

A World Heritage site since 2004, the Val d'Orcia is one of the most unspoilt areas of Tuscany.
A beautiful area that fits perfectly with an imagination of Tuscan landscapes, those steep, conical hills with towns perched on top, vineyards and olives and the dark green of cypresses contrasting with the yellows of the fields and, hidden amongst it all, the town of San Quirico. This well-kept secret conceals another little gem, the Hotel Relais Palazzo del Capitano, a lovely hotel with 16 rooms and plenty of personality.
Simple but done with a great deal of care to protect the 600 year old building, the rooms have been given a very sensitive restoration and the hotel provides a wonderful place to come and stay in this quiet corner of Tuscany. Wooden beams, open fires, brick floors and four poster beds are features found in many of the rooms and while being extremely comfortable, the hotel is at the same time very honest and relaxed.
Having established quite a reputation for their restaurant, the Al Vecchio Forno (also in the village) Roberto and Cosetta have built on their experience with the Palazzo del Capitano, adding just the necessary touches to the beauty of the place to succeed in creating something really quite wonderful. The private gardens are an ideal spot to have breakfast in the summer with lavender and herb beds, vines and olive trees providing a perfect backdrop to a relaxed break. In the cooler seasons you can take breakfast indoors in front of the roaring fire.
The hotel is absolutely charming but please bear in mind that its historical status and preservation of period details, walls and floors mean that it has no elevator and as such it would not be suitable for anyone with difficulties in mobility. This is one of our favourite hotels in Tuscany for its combination of great location, authentic environment and very reasonable prices. A real delight!