The best hotels in Tuscany
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Time was, to stay in rural Tuscany was either to rent a villa or stay in a draughty castle that had been turned into a “luxury hotel” with Medieval plumbing. How different things are now. Since its first cautious steps in the 1990s, the new Tuscan hotel scene has come on apace. Some of those who have opened stylish places to stay amidst the region’s cypress-studded hills are wine producers; some come from the world of fashion, while others arrived here from far-flung lands and simply fell in love with the place. The result is a varied offering that stretches from whole rural villages transformed into resort hotels to small boutique offerings within the walls of charming hilltop towns. Here we harvest some of the best hotels in Tuscany.
What month is best for Tuscany?
We'd recommend visiting in spring (April to May) or early autumn (September) as the weather tends to be at its mildest during these months. June is also lovely if you want to see the sunflower blooms, with temperatures averaging 27C. Tuscany is always beautiful but the summer months (July-August) see increasing temperatures with the daily average maximum sitting at 30˚C.
How many days do you need in Tuscany?
We recommend booking a seven-day trip so that you can experience all that Tuscany has to offer. You'll want to enjoy your Tuscan country hotel, but leave plenty of time to explore Cortona and Siena, with stops at the legendary vineyards of Chianti and Montepulciano.
How we choose the best hotels in Tuscany
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination. We’re always looking for beautiful design, a great location and warm service – as well as serious sustainability credentials. We update this list regularly as new hotels open and existing ones evolve.