We got married locally and it was a great central place for our guests to stay. It is in the village of Mercatale and even though there is no pool the rates are great and owners are so friendly. More

I stayed in Paradise hotel while working - photographing a wedding weekend in Greve. I was a little nervous as I'm not used to travelling alone, but Matteo and Francesca were so welcoming. The room was large, cool and clean and the hotel very quiet and secure. And there is a fabulous cafe directly downstairs in the town square, that... More

We enjoyed our time @ Hotel Paradise very much. Matteo goes out of his way to make visitors feel welcome and comfortable. Quaint location where you can get a feel for Tuscany without being overrun by traffic or lots of tourists. Situated between Siena and Florence, Hotel Paradise is appropriately named. We look forward to our next visit! More

I have stayed at Hotel Paradise in Mercatale 4 times since 1997. I always stay there when in Tuscany. It is quiet and sweet and so close to Florence and Sienna. It is much quieter, cleaner, and more economical than staying in the city! The drive to either city is a pleasure that would be missed by staying within the... More

A friend and I stayed at Hotel Paradise for a week in October and wished we had booked for longer. Matteo and Francesca are perfect hosts - friendly, helpful and extremely generous. The hotel is very comfortable and clean. Our bedroom had an excellent view across the valley. It is excellent value for money. Mercatale is the perfect location from... More

We have to share with you our fantastic experience with the Paradise hotel and it's amazing owner Matteo... We were planning to be married in Montefiridolfi, (a small village in the Chianti wine region) and so we planned a trip to the region, to view the church, meet the priest and visit the venue where our reception was to be... More