The Villa Il Patriarca Hotel is housed in a red The Villa Il Patriarca Hote l is housed in a red la dating from the nineteenth century. Situated on a hi ll and surrounded by lush greenery, it is located five kilometers from Chius i.The 23 guestrooms feature Tuscan influenced décor with dark wood furniture and rustic shutters. Two suites are named after Federico Fellini and his wi fe Giulietta Masina, who often stayed at the villa. All include Internet con nections, balconies, air conditioning, minibars, televisions with satellite channels, CD players, safes, hair dryers and telephones.
The hotel has a lounge bar featuring light décor with wood paneling, a woode n floor covered with patterned rugs, and bar stools with backs. It also has a smoking room (Le Fumoir where guests can enjoy cigars from a large select ion along with drinks such as whisky or grappa. The hotel is situated in par kland and features paths lined with cypress and pine trees. The outdoor swim ming pool has views out over the countryside. For those guests with business needs, the hotel provides conference rooms and secretarial services. The ho tel's celebrated restaurant I Salotti serves innovative reinterpretations of traditional Tuscan cuisine with a list of over 500 wines. The restaurant features light décor with walls hung with prints and mirrors, a wooden beamed ceiling and wooden floors. Floor length windows are hung wi th silk curtains and guests sit on wood upholstered armchair style chairs ar ound circular white linen topped tables. The restaurant also features silver cutlery and crystal glassware. It received a Michelin star in 2003. At Oste ria del Patriarca, guests can sample a variety of local Tuscan fare in a tra ditional Tuscan cellar. Nearby attractions include the spa town of Chiancian o Terme, which is ten kilometers away and Montepulciano, famed for its 16th century architecture. Montalcino, with its panoramic views and feted red Brunello wine is 48 kilometers away. The nearest airport to the hotel is Rome Fiumicino Airport, which is 100 kilometers away Aan hourly express train service runs to Rome's Termini station. From here, take a train to Chiusi and then a taxi to the hotel.