Relais Palazzo del Capitano San Quirico d'Orcia - Tuscany

The Palazzo del Capitano, situated in the centre of San Quirico d'Orcia, has reappeared after an extensive and detailed restoration, as a charming hotel with gracious rooms and suites offering modern comforts whilst retaining the fascination of the ancient architecture and enhanced by furnishings following the true Tuscan tradition.

The edifice which dates back to 1400 is one of the oldest in the historic centre of San Quirico d'Orcia, a small medieval village in the heart of Tuscany. At the time of its construction the palace was property of the noble Siennese Biringucci family whose family crest can still be found on the main facade on Via Poliziano.

The former stables with the original vaulted ceilings have been converted into a restaurant room with a bar and a large fireplace. Here guests can be offered an appetising breakfast or enjoy lunch or dinner based on typical Tuscan dishes including homemade pasta and other local delights. In summer breakfast can also be served in the hotel garden. In the original wine cellar discovered during the restoration, guards a wide selection of the finest wine of the area such as Nobile di Montepulciano or Brunello di Montalcino.

As of April 2008, after an extensive and detailed restoration, Palazzo del Capitano offers 5 new Wellness Suites, a new lobby "Salone dello Zodiaco, a wellness centre "The Venus' Suite". The "Wellness Suites" offer all comfort for an memorable stay, all with a queen size canopied bed, a Jacuzzi with cromotherapy bath for two people, TV plasma, mini-bar, fireplace and a marble bathroom with shower.

On the ground floor our guests can relax in the new lobby "Salone dello Zodiaco" in comfortable armchair and sofa watching TV or reading a book. The SPA "Venus' Suite" offers a Jacuzzi with cromotherapy bath with natural oil, a steam bath and wellness treatments, all in absolute privacy.

The Relais Palazzo del Capitano has recently opened a new Boutique in the town's main street, in addition to the already existing Boutique in front of the main entrance of the hotel, where delicate fragrances, creams and body products made with olive oil and aloe vera can be purchased.

The delicate perfume of lavender bushes and aromatic herbs accompanies the wanderer during walks underneath the vine covered pergola, in the olive groves, the orchard and through the Mediterranean vegetation. In this quiet corner relaxing moments can be passed reading or sunbathing on the comfortable loungers.