Borgo Santo Pietro

The English language contains many words for superlatives, but not enough to describe Borgo Santo Pietro. I’ve visited many five-star hotels and resorts but nothing like this magical place. I booked for only one night. Next visit will be for three nights minimum!!!! This stunning place is an experience. The beautiful grounds with flowers and vegetable gardens and secrete hideaways, the gorgeous bouquet of flowers in the room and everywhere ( from their own garden) the aesthetic experience of the public places, the incredible dinning with Michelin green star tasting menu by chef Ariel Hagen using products from the Borgo Santo Pietro’s own gardens. One can sense that no detail to delight the senses has been skipped. No expense spared in making it a flawless, elegant, pampering experience for the guests. We did a sound bath with ******* bowls and various chime sounds which was an incredible experience. We did massage in their fabulous spa. I had a delightful chat with their artist in residence. You can visit her studio and even take an art lesson. The room was beautiful, The bed was super comfortable with cotton sheets and great pillows and blanket that made you want to stay in bed, but hey, we had booked a massage. ( I looked at the name of the company and will order bedsheets from them.) The staff is warm, attentive and welcoming. Three of them waited for us as we drove from the gate along the cypress lined road to the main building. Sienna is not far away, but who wants to leave the property when you’re in a place like this? Not me. To sum it up, if you have a bucket list, be sure to add this place to it. Prepare to be dazzled.

How could one explain this hotel... it's a fairy tale-like setting! Rafaela, the cooking instructor and Noosheen really made our stay extra magical. The cooking class is a must and so is the flower workshop. Quite the definition of slow living and reconnecting in the middle of nowhere of beautiful Tuscany.

Ah, dearest readers, gather 'round and let me regale you with the delightful escapades of three fast friends who found themselves nestled within the enchanting embrace of Borgo Santo Pietro in the sun-drenched July of 2024. They took refuge in the whimsically styled chambers of San Galgano and Sir Vincent, each a testament to individual charm and allure. Picture, if you will, the hotel itself—a veritable feast for the eyes, as though conjured from the pages of *Bridgerton*. Flowers cascade like whispers upon every surface, fountains flirt openly, and candlelight dances in the shadows. Every corner a lover’s embrace, each inviting soul to indulge in sweet reverie. Behold the noble tree that graces the splendid pool, seemingly shedding its ethereal blossoms into the shimmering waters, as if it too partakes in the enchanting fantasy. The maple’s delicate blooms resemble orchids, floating with a grace that would make the most seasoned debutante swoon. The infinity pool, akin to a secret lake, plunges to a tantalizing depth of 2.4 meters—truly a siren's call for a refreshing dip! And let us not overlook the staff, whose affable charm and impeccable service ensure that every guest is cocooned in comfort and delight. We must raise our teacups to the ever-gracious Alba and Greta, who tended to our every need during breakfast and dinner at the delectable Trattoria. Ah, the morning fare! A veritable triumph for the taste buds, lavishly displayed in a quaint old open kitchen, while the meals at Trattoria Sull’Albero were nothing short of divine. Set against the backdrop of an ancient tree, the view was a feast for the eyes as well. Our expectations, dear friends, were not only met but splendidly surpassed, leaving us wrapped in a cocoon of sheer contentment Yours Truly Lady Whistledown

The website totally undersells this unique and remarkably beautiful property. The attention to detail and service are impeccable. The restaurants are tremendous. We had the best pizza of our lives, and the breakfasts are perfect. The estate and landscaping are simply beautiful. The combination of their obvious respect of Italian antiquities and great design in the refurbishing of the resort 15 years ago led to a beautiful property It may be one of the top 3 resorts that we've ever experienced, and we're very seasoned travelers. Yes, it's pricey, and sort of difficult to get to, and isolated, but it's worth it.

We don't usually write reviews but we can't help but talk about this wonderful Villa. Every corner is taken care of in details, the rooms, the gardens, the restaurant, even the ice cream shop... every corner is incredible! Starting from the breakfast which was simply fantastic, Danial explained to us all about the excellent cheeses they produce, the honey, the omelettes... and with great kindness! Then the swimming pool with a view... the massage at the Spa and dinner in their most typical restaurant under the oak trees. The meal was delicious! Don't miss a visit to the nearby city of Siena and the Abbey of San Galgano. A day in this Paradise that will never be forgotten!!

One of the most beautiful places I have ever been. There are stunning gardens and vistas everywhere you look, and the service is outstanding. I strongly recommend the picnic by the river - it’s just beautiful. We also did the art and floristry classes and went to the spa - both were wonderful. I don’t suggest the horseback riding as it is basically on a trail in the woods so you could be anywhere. The rooms were very comfortable - this hotel does not share the aversion to soft things that our other Italian hotels appear to have - and there are gorgeous flower arrangement everywhere. Food was excellent - we ate at the Traitorria and the pop up dinner in the vegetable garden.

I genuinely wish I could give Borgo Santo Pietro a 5-star rating, but I left feeling disappointed after our five-night stay for our honeymoon. My husband and I arrived the day after our wedding, having communicated with the property months in advance and booked the "Serenade of Love" honeymoon package. While there are definitely wonderful aspects to this hotel, I'll start with the cons. Given that it was our honeymoon, I expected a property of this caliber to go above and beyond to make our stay special. I have stayed at many hotels of this caliber around the world, and they usually acknowledge special occasions with gestures like delivering a bottle of champagne, offering special treats, providing a special bottle of wine to take home, or reserving a special table for dinner. Unfortunately, Borgo Santo Pietro did none of these. In fact, we often felt forgotten. Our wine tasting with the head sommelier was half an hour late, and our picnic felt rushed, with small bites that seemed like leftovers from breakfast. We were very let down and felt our special occasion was not acknowledged. Additionally, we had issues with the hotel's billing process. Every meal, wine order, and poolside snack was automatically charged to our room, and we only saw the grand total at checkout. This made it hard to remember everything we had ordered over 6 days and to verify the accuracy of the bill. Upon closer review at home, I discovered we had been double-charged for items (our airport transfers and Saporium dinner which we had pre-paid for) totaling over $1,000. While the hotel resolved this issue, it was disappointing, and I caution visitors to closely review their bill at checkout. Now, for the positives. The property is beautiful, and our room (the Unicorn Suite) was stunning. We enjoyed walking and biking around the property and hiking to the river. In hindsight, we should have planned some activities off the property, as by the end of our stay, we felt we had experienced everything the hotel had to offer and would have been satisfied with a four-night stay. We loved lounging by the pool and strolling through the gardens. The staff is incredibly kind, the Saporium tasting dinner was fabulous, and the pizza at the trattoria was the best we’ve ever had. However, we wouldn't recommend the picnic, as it included very small portions that seemed like leftovers from breakfast. Lastly, the spa was wonderful, we had several treatments there throughout our stay and I left with quite a few products from their incredible skin care line. I highly recommend the Chrysalis treatment. Overall, Borgo Santo Pietro is a gorgeous property, and if they can work out a few kinks, it will be perfect and a property we may consider visiting again.