Bed & Breakfast in Montepulciano

This was a great place to stay in Montepulciano. Luca and Victor were both very helpful in getting us to the hotel and back and forth to the parking. Driving in Montepulciano is an experience - steep with switchbacks and stone walls and buildings on both sides. It is worth it, though. The views from the Locanda and from across the street were spectacular. Our room was lovely although the bathroom was very tiny. If either of us was a large person, I don't think we'd be able to get in the shower! Breakfast was delicious. Be sure to try the baked goods and the chocolate brioche, if they have it. Our first day, Luca was very helpful with suggestions of where to go. We had a wonderful time in Cortona on his suggestion. The second day he told us to call his good friend with a winery in Montalcino and we would be able to get in, but they were completely booked! Book in advance if you can. We ate at the enoteca one night and it was delicious. We did have a little communication mishap. I had emailed Luca a few months in advance and he offered to make our other dinner reservations while we were in Montepulciano. He confirmed these with us when we arrived, but when we went to Acquacheta for our reservation, the owner told us she had made a mistake and had sent a message to Luca a few days earlier saying they could not get us in. Luckily, she called several restaurants for us in the area and was able to get us in somewhere. Most restaurants were booked. If we had known when we arrived at Locanda, we could have easily made another reservation then.

It was snowing heavily in Montepulciano the evening I arrived. The taxi from Chiusi station cost 50 Euros cash. The taxi could not reach the front door but my host sent numerous messages to guide me as I walked the last half kilometer. There is no lift in the building and up four sets of stairs with a heavy bag was an effort! We did a remote check-in. I had the Rossa suite which meant a climb of another set of narrow wooden stairs to the very top floor. This room had a stunning view across the rooftops and valley. That view alone was worth the price paid! The residence did not have any other guests and was very quiet. There are no kitchen facilities but there is a kettle, a microwave oven and small refrigerator in the dining room. All of the furniture (including the bed) probably dates back to mid 20th century. I did not see an electric blanket and I thought it was needed. The air conditioner (heater) in the room seemed to work on a timer and was off for several hours in the daytime. Because it was January, a lot of restaurants nearby were closed for several weeks. I discovered other open restaurants further down the main street on the following nights. Tip: The large door to the residence (3 sets of stairs up) was tricky to open. There are instructions on how to solve this problem posted near the door.