Il Grifo Hotel e Bisteccheria Toscana  

Tucked in the Tuscan countryside of Montepulciano, between the Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia. Easy off the A1 southbound and a short drive to Siena, Arezzo, Perugia and Orvieto; close to Val di Chiana, Tenuta Valdipiatta and Pienza—about 8 km from Montepulciano town center.

Rooms feel warm and lived-in with memory-foam beds, minibars, rainfall showers and satellite/LCD TVs; some rooms open onto terraces or garden views. The hotel is soundproofed and air-conditioned, offers hypoallergenic pillows and lift access, and welcomes pets and families (kids’ playrooms on site).

Sip at the bar, hang out in the garden or picnic and barbeque on the grounds. On the social side there’s a library, reading and TV rooms, billiards, guarded parking/garage and complimentary train station pick-up; shuttle service to local sights is also available (surcharge). Concierge, laundry, dry cleaning and car-rental services are on hand.

A small business center and computer station support work on the go, with complimentary wired and wireless internet and express check-in to keep meetings and arrivals smooth.

Home-style Tuscan flavors take center stage — the hotel features Bocca Unta/Prosciutteria Bocca Unta and a bar/lounge with alfresco options. Daily continental/buffet breakfasts are served, plus room service and a coffee shop for snacks and quick bites.