<h1>**** Hotel: Castello di Velona,
Montalcino</h1><br>
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<strong>Address:</strong></span><br>
Castello di Velona<br>
Località Velona<br>
53024, Montalcino, Italy<br><br>
<strong>Description:</strong><br>
High on a gentle hillock overlooking the peaceful Val d Orcia and the distant 5,700 ft. summit of Tuscanys highest mountain peak, Mt. Amiata, is the breathtaking site of the newly reconstructed luxury boutique hotel, Castello di Velona. A 10th century fortress and once the villa of famous Sienese families, the Castello di Velona opened its portals to the public in the year 2001 following a $ 16 million renovation project. History blends with art, viniculture and gastronomy at this intimate luxury hotel and the surrounding countryside. Views from its many windows across a landscape of olive and poplar trees and vineyards which produce the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino and other outstanding wines are often reminded of the Renaissance paintings of Tiepolo and Botticelli. Until four years ago the castle was largely in ruins until its present owners commissioned famed architect Alberto Durante to transform it into a modern hotel preserving its original features, including its imposing XII century watchtower, while providing every comfort for todays sophisticated traveller. The hotel consists of 18 suites and two double-rooms, all with air-conditioning, mini-bar and safes for valuables. A well-trained staff and concierge cater to every need. Throughout the hotel the walls are of ecru coloured stone with hand-painted trompe loeil Greco-Roman borders and flourished. Hand-hewn dark oak beams support ceilings. Each of the 20 accommodations is slightly different from the other, though all have fireplaces and broad views of the Toscan countryside. Other amenities include an outside heated pool with hydro-massage, a library, a frescoed small chapel, wine cellar and a spectacular private tasting room. Interestingly, the castles existence appears on old maps painted by Ignazio Danti and preserved in the Vatican Museum, a copy of which is exhibited in the castles library.<br>
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