La Locanda Di San Francesco

Really character filled location right in Montepulciano. The rooms are quite a good size. Breakfast room is very quaint and we had a really nicer breakfast laid out each morning. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Location is awesome but worth checking the road routes in the town. We had a BMW X5 and it was pretty tights driving but fun. the views are stunning from the property from both side, moving and night. The hotel has a wine bar / restaurant attached which is handy for a meal / drink.

Breakfast is OK, but served late from 8:30am which would be OKif there is coffee maker in the room. Being early birds we want coffee or tea as we wake up. Ramona is very friendly and served us coffee when we accidentally showed up at 8:00am. The free pick up from Montepulciano main entrance was nice and made it easy to get to the hotel. Frank who picked us up also helped us carry our luggage to our room on 2nd floor since there is no lift on the property.

Luca met us as we drove up, in the lot next to the church and gave us a nice tour of the facility that has not just the guest house but an attached wine bar (we ate there one night, which was fine as a light meal after having visited Pienza that day). Luca also suggested another excellent restaurant. Early March was perfect as there were no crowds, parking was simple and people had more time to be friendly (especially at the wine tasting collective). I wonder whether the place would seem overwhelmed in the summer, but in spring it was magical. Our room was very large, with views of both valleys. Nice breakfast (hot chocolate was fantastic!)

Great staff, fabulous lively wine bar attached to the hotel (good variety of food and terrific choice of wines). Breakfast was good - simple but varied and enjoyable. Wonderful views of the town and Tuscan countryside from the room. Room generally very comfortable (suite).

Very nice breakfast and exceptionally comfy bed. Beautiful views over both sides of the valley. Quiet and relaxing in every way. Great location at the top of the town and handy car parking, which is not usual in Montepulciano. Check it out with Luca before you arrive however… we were put off by the pedestrian only signs and left our car outside the walls, but hotel guests have access if you know the route. Enoteca which is part of the building was closed when we were there but looks like a great place to try the local wines.