Locanda del Ponte  

In the Tuscan hills of Monticiano (San Lorenzo a Merse), this 4-star hotel is a quiet base for exploring medieval sites and thermal baths. Nearby highlights include Castello di Montepescini, Castello del Belagaio, Terme Petriolo and the local eatery Ecco La Cucina.

Rooms blend modern comforts with simple Tuscan charm. There are 63 air-conditioned guestrooms with private bathrooms (showers and bidets), safes, desks, cable TV and complimentary wireless internet, plus daily housekeeping.

Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a relaxed picnic area. Rent bicycles to ride the surrounding lanes, and unwind in common areas with a TV and comfortable spots to sit—perfect for wake-up coffee before a day of exploring.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel offers express check-in and check-out, dry cleaning and laundry services, a roundtrip airport shuttle on request (surcharge) and free self parking onsite.

An on-site restaurant serves guests and a bar/lounge plus poolside bar make evening drinks easy. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily to start your Tuscan mornings right.