We selected this location somewhat randomnly and what a find. We were there for 4 days and could have stayed longer. The staff is wonderfully accomodating, the rooms very comfortable and the scenery beautiful. But the best part was dinner. This area is famous for white truffles and they blend it into the meals and create a fantastic dinner. I can still taste the raviolis from 5 months ago....wow! The location is great as you can reach the popular destinations easily. I definately recommend renting a car. The roads are easy and signage fine. Don't be afraid to take a farm road and see the countryside. And to know you are coming home to a 900 year old castle, a gracious host, excellent wine list and tasteful dinner is a great day!!

After a long day of driving the back roads of Tuscany we arrived at the Locanda del Castello located in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere... away from the noise, lights and bustle of Rome it was a perfect place to spend a few days visitng several local wineries and olive farms. Daniela gave us wonderful advice on which of the many places to visit. The restaurant was as good as a five star restaurant anywhere. We were quite happy to have both suppers at the Castle as we did not relish the idea of driving those country roads at night! The room was spacious and clean very quiet at night. I highly recommend it.
Pat, Ottawa, Canada

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay here this past June for our honeymoon. The owner/representative (I can't remember her name) was English speaking, extremely nice and polite, and very helpful and accommodating. The room was very elegant, clean, and spacious. There was wireless internet in our room, and there was a computer there as well. The location is very convenient to many cities (Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, and many more), and there are great views from the hotel. Because of it's location, it would be a great hotel to use as a base. The drive to and from Siena is absolutely beautiful, and we caught the sunset on the way back. We probably took about 100 pictures. The restaurant is also very good, but a little bit pricey in my opinion. We ate there only one night, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. We really liked it here, and I would go back if we needed a place in that area.

I have been to this hotel (locanda is an inn in Italian- there are about 9 rooms) two times, the third and fourth times it was booked. It was one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. Silvana (?) the owner was amazing. She sat and had a glass of wine with us on a number of occasions. My friend only spoke Spanish, but they became best friends in spite of that! The rooms were great. The restaurant was INCREDIBLE -- my veal and pasta with truffles OUT OF THIS WORLD. San Giovanni is a tiny place, and this hotel, and the Truffle Museum next door, are its highlights. It was such an incredible value and the drives to and from the hotel were so beautiful. Breakfasts were great except the cappuccinos at breakfast were made by (very kind) non-Italians and it showed! So I asked for an espresso and some hot milk instead, as was happy.