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Il Giglio Hotel - Montalcino Italy Hotel Review

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The Bottom Line

the Il Giglio Hotel in Montalcino is a hotel I'll always remember. Its rooms screamed "Tuscany" to me; the restoration of this hotel was done with great care to reflect local traditional construction. The bathrooms were spectacularly done. In the main hotel, most rooms have views of the spectacular Montalcino countryside.
Pros
  • Great views from most of the rooms
  • An excellent restaurant in the hotel
  • Moderately priced--cheap if you consider the charm
Cons
  • Three floors - there's no lift (or elevator) for those who may require one
  • No Balconies

Description

  • Charming Hotel in the heart of Tuscany's best wine country.
  • Rooms at the Il Giglio hotel are typically Tuscan, quiet, romantic, and have gorgeous views.
  • Summer is not a problem, Il Giglio is air conditioned.

Guide Review - Il Giglio Hotel - Montalcino Italy Hotel Review

Several years ago we'd toured the wine country around Montalcino, parked our car outside the town and walked up. It was hot. We were partched. Walking toward the main piazza, we came across the little sign that marked Il Giglio, the Lily. I had to ask the price. It came out to be around $50 at the time, reasonable by any standards.

We took a room, and were amazed at both the room and the view. There was a bottle of the house wine, elegant glassware for two and a corkscrew. The room was air conditioned. The cost was so reasonable I couldn't believe the wine was free, but it was.

Alas, the wine had become too expensive, the family who owns Il Giglio told me, and they've discontinued providing it. But that hardly changes my opinion of the place as one of my most memorable hotels in Italy. After all, you can walk out the door and across the piazza to an enotecca and buy all the wine you want, or drink a glass outside. There are also 160 wineries in the area.

Bottom line? A room at il Giglio is a steal for the ambiance alone.

The Il Giglio Hotel web site has pictures of the room, current prices, and the FAQ will answer all your questions in fine detail. Hightly Recommended.

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