Borgo San Luigi

Hotel Description

You know what hits you first at Borgo San Luigi? The smell of lavender and that particular Tuscan herb mix that somehow makes everything feel instantly calming. I mean, you’re driving down Strada delle Cerreta – which is basically this narrow country road that winds through olive groves – and suddenly there’s this gorgeous stone villa that looks like it’s been there forever. It actually has, turns out the place dates back centuries, though they’ve done this incredible job of updating it without losing any of that authentic charm.

The whole property sits on this hillside just outside Monteriggioni’s medieval walls, and honestly, the location couldn’t be more perfect. You’re close enough to walk into the old town (it’s maybe ten minutes uphill), but far enough away that you don’t get the tourist crowds wandering around your breakfast terrace. Speaking of which – the breakfast setup is something else. They do this whole spread on the terrace overlooking the valley, and if you time it right around 8 AM, you’ll catch the morning light hitting those cypress trees just so. The coffee’s proper Italian strong, not that watered-down hotel stuff, and they make fresh pastries that are… well, let’s just say I had three cornetti and zero regrets.

What really sets this place apart though is how they’ve managed to feel both luxurious and genuinely welcoming. The rooms are spacious – I stayed in one of the suites with the exposed stone walls and beamed ceilings, and the bathroom had this rainfall shower that I’m honestly still thinking about. The beds are incredibly comfortable, which matters when you’ve spent the day hiking around San Gimignano or exploring Siena (both totally doable day trips from here). There’s a pool area that’s beautifully designed with these infinity views over the countryside, though it can get a bit busy in the afternoons during peak season. The staff really knows their stuff too – they gave me restaurant recommendations in nearby Colle di Val d’Elsa that I never would have found otherwise, plus they arranged a wine tasting at a local vineyard that was absolutely worth it. Parking’s easy and free, which is a blessing in this part of Italy, and they have this lovely garden area where you can just sit with a glass of wine and watch the sunset paint the hills gold. The whole experience feels like staying at a sophisticated friend’s country house – if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and a staff to take care of everything.

Rooms

• Two Connecting Double Rooms with 1 single bed and 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 4 children
• Classic with terrace with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, 3 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe with terrace with 2 × 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Double Room with 2 × 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults, 1 child
• Classic Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Prestige with Terrace with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Suite with Spa Bath with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Suite with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Laurie from Canada (10/10)

  Everything! Gorgeous room, grounds, restaurant. Immaculate. Fantastic breakfast buffet and made to order eggs. Exceptional dinner menu. Service staff friendly and helpful.

• Muneera from Bahrain (10/10)

  The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning and loved the staff at the restaurantz

• Yekta from United Arab Emirates (10/10)

  This place is a fairytale. A magnificent property, completely by itself, in the gorgeous Tuscan woods. The energy, property, staff, breakfast, dinner and the fireplace inside the main lounge are exactly what you’d see in a movie scene about a Tuscan chalet/cottage getaway. Absolutely wonderful place!!!

• William from Denmark (10/10)

  Absolutely amazing on every aspect! Excellent service, comfortable rooms, and an amazing dining experience make this hotel a must-stay.

• Zhenhui from Russia (10/10)

  The apartment was lovely and in a great location

• Arianna from United States (10/10)

  Well kept and the staff was amazing

• Xuting from Australia (10/10)

  Everything. The location is perfect. You can either choose to stay on the property the entire time during your stay, or go off for the day and be back for dinner(it is def worth trying all the items on their menu). All the staff are so helpful and lovely(especially the staffin the restaurants). Loved every bit of our stay! we will be back !

• Roberta from United States (9/10)

  Beautiful and quiet. Fabulous restaurant

• Jie from China (10/10)

  Beautiful and comfortable environment.
  The dinner was delicious.

• Michael from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Beautiful location, unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to explore it all! Room was perfect and bed was comfortable. Breakfast by the pool was great.

SURROUNDINGS

Facilities