“Garden Paradise”
This hotel had all of the romance of visiting the villa of wealthy Italian friends. The rooms are large by european standards and the bathrooms are immaculate and well appointed. The staff was very helpful and a delight to talk to (Hi, Gloria!). The breakfast was meats, cheeses, fresh breads, cereals, yogarts, fruits, and made to order coffees or tea served in a small tavern setting. The restaurant is for special nights and is a dress up affair if you get my meaning. We stayed for a week and used the hotel as a base to visit Florence, Assisi, Montepulciano, Pienza, the Greve in Chianti wine festival, and Voltera. All the day trips were adventurous 1-2 hrs road races Italian style each way through beautiful countrysides.The hotel was a welcome home to return to and Cortona (a 5 minute drive) would be our usual dinner destination (Dolce Maria and Fulfans are wonderful). Cortona was by itself a joy, as well.