Borgo Santo Pietro

Il servizio dell'hotel è molto buono e l'ambiente è bellissimo, la qualità del servizio è direttamente proporzionale al prezzo

This is my review for Borgo Santo Pietro | Tuscany Overall Score: 3.5/5 Clean Rating: 5/5 Other Hotel Amenities: 3/5 This is a luxury boutique resport located in the most beautiful tuscany region. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The place felt very clean and welcoming (except for that wooden toilet lid… I don’t trust it). But it very very clean despite having a comfy rustic feel with candles burning everywhere. It was very farm to table which is very appealing now a days. The food that you eat was picked fresh in the morning from their own extensive garden. There’s lots of ammenities that the hotel offers such as cooking classes, rent a fiat and scooters, veggie picking in the morning, and a spa among other things. We did two cooking classes and I feel like it was a MUST. We had so much fun. We learned more about italian culture and we could eat what we made (and even had leftovers!) We rented the fiat and scooters to explore the nearby towns and had a blast! Felt very Letters to Juliet of us. The veggie picking in the morning with the staff was a highlight. We got to get our hands dirty and pick items that would be used that very day in the restaurants. We also took a free tour of the grounds and saw live animals and mingle with the staff. The spa was only decent in my opinion. I have paid a lot less and enjoyed it a lot better than here. And I am not obsessed with all the natural creams… they weren’t life healing to me. All in all it was a great trip but here is where I throw in a few cons to consider. You are stuck there. We rented the fiat to tour the nearby towns but honesty nothing is there. You are forced to eat at the restaurants. Which is fine and dandy but also very expensive. Also to do cooking classes or rent the scooters and fiat it is very expensive. Which ok I get it…. It’s a luxury hotel. But basically I realized I was too poor to be there. I’m middle class and a housekeeper so i am obviously not making Lisa Vanderpump kind of money. Kids are allowed at this hotel which normally I’m ok with. But the nannys that watch them (not sure if from the hotel or not) are obnoxious and loud. I think in general if I am paying Daddy Warbucks kind of money to stay some place I want to relax. I’m not on a Disney Cruise. But that’s just my opinion. I love kids I promise. Anyway did I enjoy myself? Yes. But would I go back? No. But then again what do I know? I’m just a housekeeper.

We stayed for 4 nights in September at the Borgo Santo Pietro, and although it is in the middle of nowhere, that’s part of the appeal and charm. If you want to visit wineries in Montalcino, Montepulciano or Bolgheri, you have to have a car or a driver. Most of these areas are about an hour to 90 minutes away by car. We had a car and enjoyed driving around the Tuscan countryside. But, you are captive at the Borgo - there is nothing around - nowhere else to eat - but when the food, service, atmosphere, lodging, etc. is as spectacular as this place, you don’t need or want to go elsewhere. The Trattoria was our favorite, and the food, views, service and ambiance is thankfully still stuck in my head two weeks later. We ate there 3 nights and ate at the signature restaurant Meo Modo the other night. Everything we ate was a treat. You just could not go wrong with anything. Meo Modo probably needs a filet on the menu, as it is a bit fish heavy, but it was an incredible dining experience. The outside terrace overlooking the farm is indescribable. We are not easily impressed, but this place - Wow. The grounds are gorgeous and the rooms are unique and art in and of themselves. We stayed in the Vecchio Forno room which is a separate cottage near the main entrance. It’s amazing. Pictures do not do this place justice. Just go. We will be back.

How could one explain this hotel... it's a fairy tale-like setting! Rafaela, the cooking instructor and Noosheen really made our stay extra magical. The cooking class is a must and so is the flower workshop. Quite the definition of slow living and reconnecting in the middle of nowhere of beautiful Tuscany.

Ah, dearest readers, gather 'round and let me regale you with the delightful escapades of three fast friends who found themselves nestled within the enchanting embrace of Borgo Santo Pietro in the sun-drenched July of 2024. They took refuge in the whimsically styled chambers of San Galgano and Sir Vincent, each a testament to individual charm and allure. Picture, if you will, the hotel itself—a veritable feast for the eyes, as though conjured from the pages of *Bridgerton*. Flowers cascade like whispers upon every surface, fountains flirt openly, and candlelight dances in the shadows. Every corner a lover’s embrace, each inviting soul to indulge in sweet reverie. Behold the noble tree that graces the splendid pool, seemingly shedding its ethereal blossoms into the shimmering waters, as if it too partakes in the enchanting fantasy. The maple’s delicate blooms resemble orchids, floating with a grace that would make the most seasoned debutante swoon. The infinity pool, akin to a secret lake, plunges to a tantalizing depth of 2.4 meters—truly a siren's call for a refreshing dip! And let us not overlook the staff, whose affable charm and impeccable service ensure that every guest is cocooned in comfort and delight. We must raise our teacups to the ever-gracious Alba and Greta, who tended to our every need during breakfast and dinner at the delectable Trattoria. Ah, the morning fare! A veritable triumph for the taste buds, lavishly displayed in a quaint old open kitchen, while the meals at Trattoria Sull’Albero were nothing short of divine. Set against the backdrop of an ancient tree, the view was a feast for the eyes as well. Our expectations, dear friends, were not only met but splendidly surpassed, leaving us wrapped in a cocoon of sheer contentment Yours Truly Lady Whistledown