Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco

Fantastic enough hotel to revisit this April and December after last year's visit. The room condition is superb as well as a nice Tuscany view. All the staff are friendly and professional. Everything is perfect.

Amazing experience. Expectations exceeded at every level. Impeccable, personalized service and gorgeous, luxurious accommodations. Unsurpassed attention to detail. Breathtaking panoramas. All employees project authentic kindness and warmth. I look forward to my return.

My wife and I stayed at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco for a week during Thanksgiving, and it was one of the best travel experiences we've ever had. The resort itself is beautiful, occupying the entirety of a small village at the top of a hill. The buildings have been incredibly well-preserved, and the rooms strike the perfect mix of rustic and luxurious, with modern amenities and comforts. (They are also very big.) The setting is remote - it takes about 15 minutes of driving down gravel roads just to get off the property - but that is part of CdB's charm. And in all events, there is plenty to do on the property; we never once felt isolated or bored. The food and beverage program at CdB is outstanding and among the best in the world. There are two restaurants on the property, one more elevated (Campo del Drago) and one more casual (Osteria la Canonica). That said, "casual" is somewhat of an unfair description; though it is more casual than Campo del Drago, which has two (very well-deserved) Michelin stars and incredible multi-course tasting menus, Osteria la Canonica serves some of the best pasta we have ever had, with locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. There is also a wonderful lobby bar, with a massive selection of liquors and cocktails, both classic and unique to CdB. (There is even a list of cocktails that showcase Tuscan ingredients and fruits and vegetables from CdB's own garden; these were extremely inventive and absolutely worth sampling.) Eating and drinking are clearly important activities at CdB. In addition to the restaurants and bars, there is also a winery on-site. We had a great tour (thanks Francesco!) and got to sample some of the best Brunellos we've ever had. CdB also offers cooking classes (pizzas, pastries, pastas, etc.). We did a couple of these, and they were truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our teacher, Erasmo, gave us some great recipes and tips, but more importantly, created a really fun experience. If you're not into cooking or wine (or just need a way to burn off all those calories!), there are many other things to do on and off the property - a bike tour of the surrounding area, tours of nearby towns and cities (we did Siena, which was spectacular), truffle hunting (thanks to our guides, Giovanni and Alessandro, and our "hunter," Brio!), swimming (in a pool with one of the most beautiful views in all of Italy), hiking, and more. The nice thing about CdB is is has something for everyone. If you want to spend your time relaxing, eating decadent food and drinking wine and living that "far niente" lifestyle, you can do that. If you want to spend your time outside, hiking, biking, walking, playing bocce, etc., or fill your day with activities, you can do that too. All that said, perhaps the most impressive aspect of CdB is its wonderful staff. I don't know whether it's an Italian thing, a Tuscan thing, a Rosewood thing, or a CdB thing, but the staff at CdB was unfailingly kind and helpful. Special thanks to Erasmo, who taught our cooking class, the guys at the lobby bar (Geremia, Tommaso, Vito) and the lovely folks at Osteria la Canonica and Campo del Drago (Chiara, Mikal). While I mention a few names specifically, every member of staff was incredible, and they are perhaps the biggest reason why we intend to return to this wonderful place soon.

There is one word I would use to describe the Rosewood; perfection! This resort has old world charm with amenities and accommodations that are superior to anything else that my husband and I have ever experienced. From the room, to the staff, to the food, to the spa to the restaurant and bar we were overly impressed. We were provided a number at check which could have been used for requests. Requests as small as a tea bag were made and not one minute later, tea was delivered with honey! Alicia who originally greeted us into the resort was exceptional! She consistently checked to see if anything was needed and was accommodating beyond measure. My husband and I are already booking our trip for next year and extending our stay to four evenings! Thank you again for making our trip so memorable.

One of our favorite hotels stays ever! It is magical in every way, our suite was like an apt. Everything is spotless and service is sublime. My only real complaint was breakfast which I though was really bad and needs major improvement. Slim offerings and just not on par with everything else this hotel does. Super expensive but if you can splurge...I say go for it! It feels almost like a private club. Loved lounging by the pool, it is so beautiful.