Name: Della Fortezza
Address: Piazza Cairoli, 5, Sorano - Grosseto, 58010, IT

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Charles Drew

The Castle is located conveniently where the restaurants, cafes, and main piazza are, steps away. The main staff are very pleasant and helpful if you are looking for suggestions. Very nice spot.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Claudia

Sleeping in a castle was a great experience!!! Sorano is incredibly beautiful!

We had a great time!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Paul

Fabulous location and amenities. Rooms super comfortable and clean. We really loved our stay here and will be back. Additionally, the food exceed our expectations. Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Christina

The room was perfect!! No air conditioning though. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was tasty. Dinner was fabulous and the wine. Pet friendly.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Robert F.

Very accommodating location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Henry

Reception and staff were very courteous. Castle hotel was very interesting.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Anatoli

Sorano was our final leg of journey to Tuscany in May 2026. It was our first experience staying in a hotel converted from medieval fortress! We cannot thank enough the hotel staff, Silvia, for providing us extremely detailed instructions and advice before and during the stay, and Bianca, for providing us a room upgrade (with magnificent view on the town below and the valley). The place itself, Sorano, is deeply rich with Etruscan history (caves, ancient roads, etc.) and is just 10 km from another medieval gem, Pitigliano. If you arrive by car, the free parking lot is conveniently located just outside the castle gates with 2 minutes' walk to the hotel itself. Highly recommend!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Omer Serhat

The staff were so kind I can not recommend this place more. The atmosphere were excellent.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Jay

Every aspect about this hotel was much agreeable to us - beautiful surroundings and breakfast far above the avg, especially croissants. Staff was wonderful as well.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Amish

Great hotel with clean room. We loved the atmosphere and views.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Svetoslava

This is one of the most unique hotels in all of Tuscany. Situated in 12the century fortress, this place combines the exquisite taste of the owner and management with the old charm of Sorano. I would highly recommend it to all travellers.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Patrick

Lovely staff! Lovely property! Clean and attractive room with a beautiful view.

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Gary

This is a fortress as the name of the hotel implies. The rooms are in the Fortress Orsini. There is a parking lot that's about a 3-5 minute walk to the hotel (depending on how close to the hotel you park) but beware of maps on the iPhone. It indicated that I had to walk a lot farther, but when I called the hotel, they explained that I only had to walk a few minutes. The room was decent but since I sent in November, it was cool. The room had a radiator but I was informed that it was turned on only a couple times a day. So the room was not comfortable. Sleeping wasn't a problem because if it's a little cool, one can still stay warm. However, after a very long walk down to the city and back, I cam back to the hotel and it was very cold. And even when the heat was turned on, there was only a trickle of heat coming from the radiator. Be aware of this if you are traveling there during cold weather.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Leonardo

The staff was amazing, all was perfect, I felt like living in another century.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Joan

It was a great experience!! Loved the hotel and walking around. Sylvia was especially kind and gracious. The rosa house wine was excellent. We will be back from America and will certainly tell our friends and family!! Thank you you such a memorable experience!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Isaac

Great spot! Beautiful views and welcoming staff

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Alexandra

Must stay!

Amazing hidden place that’s worth the stop to explore and learn! Incredible views, great wines and so peaceful. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Joe

Outstanding place to stay! Don’t miss it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Anil

Highly recommended for a unique opportunity to stay at a fortress

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Pete

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Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Georgia

So wonderful! Will be coming back again!! Pictures do not do it justice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Sheily

We had a great time and could not have asked for more. Their attention and enthusiasm was wonderful. We loved it! Very grateful for the hospitality.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Roseanne

An absolutely amazing location, wonderful hosts and incredible food. Stunning views from the room, clean bathroom. Fantastic wine tour and tasting, very clear instructions regarding parking.

The only thing we’d change is a fan or some air con though we fully appreciate that might not be possible due to the historic nature of the building. It was a little too warm for us at night and we were reluctant to leave the windows open as there was a gap in a mosquito screen. This may not be an issue for others who are more used to the heat!

Thank you for a most wonderful stay. Provided the perfect base to visit the Tuff towns. We will recommend to friends and family.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Lisa

This was a fantastic hotel. The service was impeccable. The dinner was amazing. The owners are amazing and love what they do. I am planning to come back and spend more time. I only regret that is was only for one night.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2025

Brian

I was very disappointed with this hotel. I stayed here 5 years ago and was so impressed with this hotel that it was the highlight of my trip to Italy…this time it was not as good. Will not be returning.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Daniel Van

We stayed here for our 20th anniversary. Our stay here was like a fairy tale, a dream, and trip back in time. Romantic atmosphere, beautiful room with a nice view, quiet, peaceful, magical, even the furniture was beautiful. This was the most unique and wonderful experience I have ever enjoyed! I recommend this to everyone!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

María Laura

Una joya en la Toscana

Llegar al hotel de la Fortezza es como entrar a un cuento. No solo por el paisaje de los alrededores sino por cada detalle en el cuidado de cada cosa. El servicio de las chicas que atienden en la recepción es impecable, el servicio de desayuno es extraordinario y la comodidad de las habitaciones también es destacable. Sin lugar a dudas lo recomendamos y volveremos con el resto de nuestra familia para que ellos también vivan esta experiencia única e inolvidable en uno de los pocos lugares históricos del mundo que aún quedan habitables. No se lo pierdan!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

carlos

I was truly amazed by my stay at this magnificent and unique hotel near Pitigliano. The rooms, the service, and the place itself are outstanding—by far one of the best places I stayed at during my visit to the Tuscany region. The owner’s attention and hospitality are top-notch, a solid 10 out of 10. Highly recommended!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

kylie

Our favourite stay in Italy! Definitely recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

John

An absolute surprise, a gem in the middle of nowhere it seemed, but in reality, close to many different towns, and things to do. I don't normally rate 5 stars, but from the excellent meet to leaving, the entire staff was perfect. A five star meal, cupped with 5 star service, can not praise this place enough. A must while in Sorrano. Thank you all for my stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2024

Martin

We stayed one night and were enchanted with the fortress turned hotel in the heart of Sorano. Our room had amazing views of the surrounding town, the breakfast had fantastic coffee and a wide assortment of meats, cheeses, breads, and pastries. The owners tour of the underground wine cellars and wine making process capped off with a tasting was informative and delicious.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Alfredo Federico

Just wonderful. A must.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Andrew

Staying in a 12th century fortress is an experience that simply can't be missed. The room, staff and breakfast exceeded our expectations. The local walk about the small town is also fabulouse.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Fernanda

The apartment was beautiful and a perfect location for seeing the Bienniale. Around the corner is a wonderful restaurant. The agent who helped us was responsive and kind. My only suggestion would be to update the guests’ guide and directions for finding the apartment. Otherwise it was a lovely stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Vanessa

This place was interesting. I only stayed a night like cool a castle looking place, but when I arrived, I realized it was an entire experience. I would definitely go back just to explore all this place has to offer. I went during the rain, so I did find some beetles creeping in when I opened the window to see the view. So be aware if bugs spook you! Also, if you stay in room 3, the WiFi didn’t really reach to the bed. I had to leave my phone near the door in case someone had to call me. Which was fine. Breakfast was okay. But def would come back to explore.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2024

Tom

Why not stay in a castle when you have the chance?

We really liked our stay at the Fortezza. It is not luxurious, but it more than makes up for it with bucketloads of character. It is a great place from which to survey Sorano from above and to descend into its charming labyrinths. The associated restaurant in town was also really good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Juan

The hotel offers great views and it is a very quiet place. It gives you the feeling that you are living in a medieval fortress.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful experience with our stay. Breakfast was definitely worthwhile, and we enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere of the stay.
I loved staying in a castle too and having incredible views. While the bedroom was nothing flash, the bathroom was modern and renovated which is what you want!
We also really enjoyed the fortress tour as well, we learnt a lot about how the fortress protected itself with tricks and traps.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

James

What a beautiful part of Italy.

Stunning location, wonderful service from everyone we met and great breakfast and dinner in the restaurant in the town too.

We didn’t want to leave!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

Susan

You cannot beat the setting: a 900-year-old fortress on the top of a hill!
There is a great buffet breakfast available, but no restaurant on premises.
The staff are friendly and dedicated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Thanh Nhu

Absolutely love my stay there, would have stayed longer if I have more time. Portable AC should be added.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Fedir

This enchanting place would be to stay in this Hotel and observe the rare and suggestive beauty of this true corner of paradise. There are Silvia and Cristiano two extraordinarily welcoming people. Excellent service!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

natasha

Amazing magical resort! Friendly staff and accommodating

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Carla

An incredible experience, the staff recommended places to visit and places to eat... without a doubt this place was one of the jewels of our trip.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

Linda

Once in a lifetime experience to stay in an ancient fortress with views of a charming medieval village. Beds are comfy. Bathrooms clean and spacious. Staff is friendly and helpful.

There is much to see nearby, including Pitigliano, Sovana and the thermal springs at Saturnia. Wished I had booked more days.

Hotel della Fortezza is above the town, a short walk to eateries and other sights, so it is quiet at night, except for church bells. We thought the room, the view, the breakfast, and the convenient public parking made our visit to the area more special, which is something to say when you are touring Italy's best kept secret.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Jennifer

A must see.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Suzanne

Do not miss this!

Can't recommend a stay here more highly! The hotel, in a fortress, is utterly amazing. Staff goes above and beyond and breakfast was wonderful. Definitely do the Etruscan hollow caves night excursion. Our guide was Erica and she was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2024

Cristine E.

Friendly, excellent staff. Nice rooms with great views in historic setting. Great breakfasts. I would return in a heartbeat.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Ravi

Staff very accomodating
Clean, comfortable
Beautiful Castle
comfortable
we didn't stay for breakfast
parking a bit far although Staff accomodated a way to unload luggage thru a different entrance.
a bit difficult to find on maps. best to get exact location from office or navigate to Serano

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Jeffrey

Amazing breakfast

Was fantastic and best breakfast by far

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2024

Alberto

Perfect!
Great restaurant.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2023

TANYA

This was a bucket list item - stay in a castle!! it was a real treat, the room was very clean, bed comfortable, great shower. Easy and free parking was a bonus, and so easy to walk around Sorano. The dinner was exceptional, definitely eat in their restaurant at least once. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2023

Uri

Amazing place!

We had a wonderful stay. Great room, comfortable bed, beautiful view!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Brooke

This property itself was truly amazing! To top that off, the staff and continental breakfast were truly wonderful! Everything about our stay here was just beautiful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Jocelyn

Beautiful place

Loved the rooms, the rugs, the comfortable beds and beautiful views. The woman serving coffee in the breakfast area seemed stressed and a bit grumpy but the breakfast was delicious!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Timothy

How many 1000 year old castles are also luxury hotels? The views over the ancient city are jaw dropping.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

Kelly

Great location, rooms as pictured, and very friendly staff. It’s a unique experience and highly recommended.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

LOUIS

In my best stays in this 3 weeks trip in Italy. View from the room was amazing, looking down in the medieval village. The Sorano village is such a nice surprise. Staff was very welcoming. Being I. That castle and room almost made me travel in time, what a great feeling to be there. And price was very fair !!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2023

rostislav

Amazing stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

Charles

Amazing place

Fantastic place, highly recommend and we should go back.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2023

Wladimir

The staff was fantastic. They are kind, helpful, and have passion for their food and wine. The place is perfect if you want some quiet time close to nature.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2023

Marie

Amazing one of a kind stay!

The most loveliest place I could have celebrated my 60th birthday. The fort is from the 12th century and the fifth oldest establishment in Europe to stay. Mind blowing. We received a nice welcome drink on arrival, staff was friendly and helpful. Very nice breakfast, beautiful decorated hotel and especially liked Duchess the cat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Connie

Cannot fault the fortezza. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The fortress is beautiful, the room we stayed in was modern feel, with gorgeous views.
The town was delightful. I would recommend

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2023

Kristen J

Truly Unique

We loved our stay! The staff was wonderful! The property is so interesting and truly unique. When you walk down into town you feel like you are in a storybook! If you are looking for a unique place to stay this is it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2023

Lorraine

We loved our stay at the Fortezza. The views from our room were magnificent!! The town is lovely to stroll around and we had some delicious food at the restaurant the hotel recommended.
I took a night time tour to some local caves that was very interesting
I thought the drive up to drop off our luggage was pretty fun! Very steep with a couple tight turns. The free parking area is close enough to bring luggage from if you don’t want to drive the steep way. I did have a little trouble finding it.
Breakfast was amazing!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2022

Julio

Excellent and beautiful place to stay!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2022

Brian

This was our second stay at this hotel and as with our previous stay in 2018 we were not disappointed. The uniqueness of the the property, the incredible views of the the surrounding countryside and the wonderful food in the restaurant made for great stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2022

marc

Quite place

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2022

Nack Joon

The place is a part of history, but very well maintained and recently renovated. The staff was very friendly and the dinner at the courtyard was excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Naomi

We stayed at the Fort for one night. Very cool to stay in a 12th century fort with modern day amenities like AC!! Nice breakfast and spectacular views getting there. Off the beaten path but worth the journey.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2022

Danielle

One of my favourite stays ever

Unbelievable! One of my favourite stays ever. The view was incredible. There was hardly anyone else around. The wifi worked great, free parking close by and free. Lovely village. The pizza at the pizzeria was by far my favourite pizza ever. Told all my friends who want to come and stay. The view from room 6 was incredible. 10/10

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Highly recommend

Nice stay and an amazing town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2019

Joanna

hidden gem with character and great service

What a find! An incredible place with so much character and history. We were so well looked after by the owner. The tasting menu was delicious and a real flavour of the area. The room was simple but very clean with everything you needed. Very comfortable bed. Overall a fantastic find and stay-would highly recommend it and hope to return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

I liked everything about this property. The staff, the owner, the food, the room. It’s just the most unforgettable place we’ve been. I highly recommend it. In fact we told my brother in law about it and he went two days later! Such a wonderful place.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was very friendly, breakfast was fresh and delicious. Cristian the owner came to us to be sure that everything was perfect. Excellent experience, we will be back for sure to this jewel . Augusto

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Interesting hotel

This hotel is in an incredible location. Only downside was that we had to carry heavy suitcase up steep stairs to get to our room. Rooms are quite small, not much room for luggage. Breakfast was basic but good. You also have to leave your car away from the hotel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Worried when we didn’t think there was a parking lot but a lady told us as we started walking up the hill it was just on the right side. Wonderful hostess. Even met the owner. One of the best stops of our trip. Loved the area especially the little pizza place that you can’t even tell is open down the hill. Walking through the hillside village was very romantic.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Property is truely an experience on its own. Simple accommodation but worth it for a unique stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Such a great place. A little hard to get into but worth every step. Wonderful staff, location, room. Will definitely return.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

Neena

The Castle Tower Suite

The room was very charming and really interesting! We were only there for one night, but the service was excellent. Since we had to leave before their complementary breakfast time, the receptionist graciously offered to send up a breakfast tray. We asked for a couple of items for breakfast that were not standard fare, and our tray arrived before bed time with everything we needed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Highly recommend!! We had an amazing stay!
We wished we had stayed more than 2 days. Will definitely be back and recommending to all my friends!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2019

James

Felt like a King in this Castle!

Unexpected! A really nice hotel in a Castle! Beautiful hotel in a quaint town perched on a hill overlooking the city! Wonderful! They even arranged a night tour into the hand dug Etruscan valley, and a tour of the fortress! Would Highly Recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Checking in was very difficult because the entrance to the property is 350-400 yards from the parking lot over cobblestones and up stairs. There was no bellman to assist us. Once we got settled the staff and the owner were extremely pleasant. The grounds are beautiful but this is definitely not a hotel for the handicap.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2019

Bernie

Wonderful place

An amazing place to stay, we only wish we could have stayed longer. The area has so much to offer and we were not able to see everything. We will have to come back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2019

Tracy

Exploring the paths of antiquity.

So lovely , explored the Etruscan and Villanuovo people’s paths , the night hike and day time hikes , enjoyed the food , etc .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2019

Jackie

Amazing to be staying in a fortress!

What an amazing place - a fortress set high above the town and river. The rooms were beautiful, authentic, historical but very comfortable. We will be back!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

What an amazing find! Sorano is the most beautiful place and I never imagined the hotel to be just like he pictures, it is actually a castle on top of the town, it has the most incredible views over the town and it’s surroundings. The

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Christopher

The best part of our 11 days in Italy

Wonderful and interesting hotel inside an actual fortress with a ton of great history. Wonderful tour of the place. Wonderful medieval town surrounding it. Lots of great Etruscan ruins just around the corner, and the countryside is gorgeous. You’re doing the right thing by booking here. The staff is friendly and courteous, and unlike many of the busier sites in Italy, they WANT your business. They care about their community, their fortress hotel, and their history.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Jonathan

Great town, stunning views, try it out

Sorano is a barely know gem. Guidebooks either have a very brief description or miss it out altogether. The old town is a stunning labrynth of narrow alleys and tunnels. Just across the valley are Etruscan ruins. Great location less than two hours from Rome. Food in the town is local Tuscan - wild boar, pici pasta (a bit like udon noodles). A few wine bars. Almost no tourists when we were there (October 10-11)
The hotel itself is in the town's fortress - you go through two keeps to get to the main courtyard. The rooms overlook the old town. We arrived late at night. Opening the shutters the next morning we were met by breath taking views across the roof tops and the steep sided valley.
The hotel rooms are unpretentious, simple and characterful. They are basic but sufficient. Probably not ideal if live on wifi but mobile reception good so if you have a roaming data package no issue.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2018

Staci

Absolutely AMAZING!!!

This hidden gem is amazing! The grounds are spectacular, and the views are breathtaking. The little town is so quaint and lovely! This was the perfect \"get away\" we needed while traveling from northern Italy down to Rome. No crowds, quiet, peaceful, beautiful...So happy I found this place. Owner and staff were so sweet and accommodating. I would highly recommend! ***It is very hilly and not good for those with mobility issues, but that's most of Italy! LOL!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2018

Derrick

Overall our stay was pleasing. If you are elderly or have any physical limitations do not stay here. Accessibility is a problem due to it’s location above the town. Internet connection was non existent and staff were unable/willing to assist my wife and I in obtaining access during our 2 day stay. A bottle of wine was proferred as a replacement for or lack of WIFI which we accepted gratefully. The suite we booked was wonderful with excellent AC and amenities. Breakfast had limited selections with a coffee dispenser which we found wanting (we are used to good coffee when traveling in Italy. The hotel advertises free onsite parking. However if you are not a professional driver you should park 1/4 mile away rather than risk the life threatening drive up the medieval forts path. If you meet a vehicle coming up when you are going down you and they are in trouble as the road is perhaps 30 degrees grade with a smooth stone surface which when damp from dew is precarious. Found few cars perked in their lot ( we were the only one each night). We went up once and down once only which was all my heart could take. We found Sorano to be less than friendly to us unlike our experiences in other Italian towns but it was quiet and quaint. We did go to the restaurant Fidalma where the food was good however the service was substandard (we waited over 15 min. After asking for our check and were given lame excuses for their lack of attention) This is my first negative review of any Italian hotel.

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Close to the city centre

Pleasant staff.... lovely homemade cakes and pies...

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

Phil

August 2018 Visit

The Orsini fortress which sits above the town and incorporates the hotel is imposing yet charming and welcoming. Use their car park which gives level access (with some steps) rather than drive up the cobbled ramp as this is quite narrow and steep. Our room was up several flights of stairs but benefitted from a good view and stayed naturally cooler without air-con than other rooms we had stayed in. The food tasting (extra cost) was an excellent introduction to delicious local cuisine and was sufficient for our evening meal. We took the fortress tour which explores the passageways under the castle and gives access to the museum to enhance our stay. We also explored the via cava (sunken paths) which lead to a view point on the other side of the gorge (use insect repellant in summer) to get a feel for the geography. The old town itself is easy to explore and enchanting to experience especially in the evening. The staff were really friendly and spoke excellent english. I preferred Sorano to Pitigliano as it was less touristy but both are worth visiting. Hotel della Fortezza in Sorano was a definite highlight of our tour which included Lucca, Sienna, Florence, Montepulciano and Pitigliano.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Lisa

We had a 2BR 2bath suite with A/C. The view out our window was over the town square. Check the view out of the hallway windows and the balcony out bavk. Awesome!! We enjoyed the room and had no problems. We had the tasting (like tapas) at the restaurant for dinner which was all very good plus excellent tiramisu for dessert. The included breakfast was simple but also delicious. All the staff was very nice and helpful. We also took the castle underground tour which was cool but was only given in Italian. (They gave us a typed sheet with info in English.) Our only problem was not knowing where to park as I don't think we were given instructions and the sign for the parking lot only faces one direction, so it was not visible as we came into town. Please ask them to send you a map and directions!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2018

Dana

Fortezza

Amazing place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

best place in Sorano

Amazing place, must stay and enjoy the earth. Beautiful, scenic and awesome. Friendly staff. Recommend a definite stop in Italy!

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2018

Derek

Fantastic.... an experience not just a hotel!

This hotel has so much character, it is a great place to stay. The staff, including the owner who did a good tasting one night(which I would recommend) are excellent, very accommodating and friendly people. The room was clean and comfortable with a view of the city and mountains. This is more than a hotel it's an experience....one that the staff brings to life with their knowledge of the local ruins, surrounding area and local foods and wine. We felt at peace and people who enjoy learning about local food, wine and surrounding areas of Sorano will love his hotel. We did!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2018

Eva

Quite the view!

WONDERFUL little town with great views and old town worth the walk. Interesting place to stay with lots of history and charm.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Verified traveler

Stuning views, unforgetable stay. Incredible place!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Getting better and better

This is our second time in this hotel. This year there is a new menu - full breakfast and food tasting of local products and wines. I would recommend to try it.