Hotel Palazzo Del Capitano Wellness & Relais San Quirico d'Orcia

Built in 1400 by the Biringucci family,The palazzo del Capitano Wellness & Relais , after lenghty but detailed restoration work has now been returned to its ancient splendour.Today the building is a charming hotel with thirteen rooms and three suites offering modern comforts whilst retaining the fascination of the ancient architecture.

In summer guests can relax in the large garden amongst lavender and aromatic herbs in the shade of vines and ancient olive trees. Roberto and Cosetta Genovese's hospitality is both descreet and relaxing.

In April 2008, after an extensive and detailed restoration, Palazzo del Capitano Wellness & Relais offers 5 new Wellness Suites, a new lobby “Salone dello Zodiaco”, a wellness centre “The Venus’ Suite” and a new Boutique in the main street, in addition to the already existing Boutique in front of the hotel main entrance, where delicate fragrances, creams and body products made with olive oil and aloe vera can be purchased.

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 hotel has 22 rooms each one with the name of a zodiac signe. All the rooms have been carefully furnished in the Tuscan tradition with terracotta floors, ceillings in wood beams and antiques. Walls, bed covers and curtains with warm tints for the pleasure of the eyes and the comfort of the guests. Each room has a queen size bed and private bathroom with shower except the Virgo Suite which has a spa tub. All the rooms have air conditioning, heating, satellite TV, telephone and safe.

During the winter months breakfast is served in the old stables with vaulted ceilings in front of an open fire.

Just a short distance from the Relais hotel is the restaurant "Al Vecchio Forno" which is also owned by the Genovese family. Here guests can enjoy the flavours of antique recipes accompanied by fine Tuscan wines.

The Relais Palazzo del Capitano Wellness & Relais is situated in the centre of San Quirico d'Orcia, a well-known Tuscan medieval village. It lies at 500metres above sea-level and within the "Parco della Val d'Orcia" which in 2004 became a UNESCO world heritage site.

Built on the site of an old etruscan village San Quirico was a staging post for travellers and pilgrims on the Via Francigena which led from Canterbury to Rome. Within the old walls it is possible to visit the Romanesque Collegiata dating from the 11th century, close by is Palazzo Chigi built in 1600s, and the Horti Leonini gardens : a fine example of an italian garden of the 1500s.

San Quirico d'Orcia is mentioned in many history books thanks to the historic meeting in 1155 between the ambassadors of Pope Adrian IV and Federico I of Swabia known as "Barbarossa".

This meeting is re-enacted each year on the third sunday in june with medieval costumes, flag throwing and an archery competition.

Just a few Kilometres from San Quirico is the ancient spa of Bagno Vignoni famous for its warm and soothing water. From San Quirico it is easy to reach places of great cultural interest such as Montalcino, Montepulciano, Monticchiello and Pienza, the birthplace of Pope Pio II. For nature-lovers it is possible to explore the splendid Sienese landscape on foot, by bicycle or on horseback and discover its hidden corners.