Tuscany, Italy
Castel Monastero

An incredible delve into fine wines and Italian history
Embedded in Tuscany‘s Chianti wine region, rolling corn fields and chestnut forests sits the Castle Monastero. The property is a beautifully and sympathetically restored mediaeval village and monastery.
Within its thousand year walls guests are treated to a true Tuscan retreat which exudes a feeling of simple refinement and pure elegance complete with 74 rooms and suites and one large villa. All the accommodations are designed with contemporary comfort and rustic chic in mind.
The hotel boasts two restaurants: the gourmet restaurant ‘Contrada’ where guests can enjoy a sophisticated gastronomic experience tasting Tuscan cuisine. There is also the remarkable ‘La Cantina’, sitting in the centuries-old cellar. It holds some of the best Tuscan and Chianti wines and guests can taste gastronomic local delicacies to compliment their wines. For anyone looking to relax, the iconic spa is a must-visit. The sap here is equipped with a jacuzzi, hammam, two saunas, sensorial showers and kneipp therapy.
Highlights
Wine tasting and cellar
Two restaurants
Large outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Outdoor social area
Wellness and spa area
Cooking classes
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Venice
At the Grand Canal’s edge, the historic Gritti Palace occupies a building that dates back to 1475 as a private home for the noble Pisani family, followed by the distinguished Doge of Venice, Andrea Gritti.
Carefully restored in 2013, the Gritti’s heritage and culture have blended with a renewed Venetian style. 61 luxurious guest rooms and 21 sumptuous suites, including some with canal views, are replete with rare archival fabrics, the finest Italian marbles and a stunning array of new and original chandeliers from Murano, as well as the latest technology and sumptuous beds.
Gritti’s famous terrace has long been a social hub. The splendid Bar Longhi features some of the best cocktails in Venice and the Club del Doge Restaurant features regional specialties, casual chic by day and a more formal affair at dinner. The palace is also home to the Gritti Epicurean School, an informal Venetian open kitchen that hosts wine tastings, cooking workshops and celebrations.
Well located by the Grand Canal on the southern edge of the San Marco district, Venice’s great opera house, cathedrals, museums and palazzos are all close by.