Stay at Castel Monastero - The Leading Hotels Of The World in Castelnuovo Berardenga

The hotel operates 2 restaurants: Contrada, a Michelin-starred venue under chef Davide Canella, and Cantina, set in an old cavern. Contrada offers a tasting menu that guests describe as a journey, with wine pairings available. Cantina serves typical Tuscan dishes and homemade pasta, with a large wine cellar and a bar in the central piazza.

The 1000 m2 spa includes an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a salt pool, a steam room, a sauna, a hammam, and a flotation pool. Treatments range from full-body massages to body scrubs, wraps, and facials, plus manicure and pedicure services. The spa also offers a tea room, a relaxation area, and spa/wellness packages that can be booked.

All 33 rooms are housed in a restored 10th-century medieval hamlet, with rustic stone and wood décor, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms. The property includes landscaped gardens with olive groves, lavender, and rosemary plants, plus three pools set on different levels. Guests can book upgraded suites, such as the Royal Suite or Executive Suite, which offer extra space and balcony views.

The hotel is 22 km from Siena and within the Chianti wine region, with the hotel organizing exclusive tours to vineyards and truffle hunting excursions. On-site activities include a tennis court, bicycle rental, and cooking classes often taught by chef Davide Canella. Guests can also arrange airport shuttle service from Florence or Siena via the hotel's concierge.

The hotel welcomes pets, providing pet bowls and allowing dogs in designated rooms. Family amenities include babysitting/child services, family rooms, and a kids' meal menu at the restaurants. Business facilities include meeting/banquet rooms, fax/photocopying, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge and luggage storage.

Dining: Michelin-starred Contrada & Cantina in a cavern

Wellness: 1000 m2 spa with salt pool, flotation pool, and hammam

Activities: Cooking class with chef Davide Canella, truffle hunting, tennis court

Location: 22 km from Siena, in Chianti wine region

Pets: Pet bowls and pet-friendly rooms available

Rooms: 33 rooms in a 10th-century monastery