Name: Relais Vignale & Spa
Address: Via Pianigiani, 9, 9, Siena, 53017, IT

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Kenneth

We loved the pool as it saved us during extreme heat during our stay. Air conditioners were on non stop and worked amazingly. Comfortable sleep each and every night!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Andrea

We had a wonderful stay at Relais Vignale! Our room was wonderful and we had a beautiful terrace. The breakfast was lovely and included and the pool was relaxing. We also used the spa for a morning which we loved before the winery tour we booked through the resort. It made the trip so easy and relaxing and it was nice to cross the street to Dante’s for food and wine and walk around the beautiful little town of Radda. Highly recommend!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Andrew

Wonderful wonderful hotel in a wonderful location. Staff were all very friendly and sweet, particularly with our daughter who they all were wonderful to.

Property was stunning and location was just wonderful. Pool area and gardens/grounds were delightful.

Would 100% come back and stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

John

Honestly, I've had better stays at Motel 6. The staff were mostly indifferent about any of my requests. The room and facilities simply didn't measure up to the cost. The room was small - hardly room to open one suitcase, let alone two. No soap, or body wash dispenser in the shower. The only option was to drop the tiny hotel bar of soap on the floor, then hope you didn't kill yourself picking it up again. No Kleenex either. Yes, it's a small thing but at the price they charge... And the hotel is on a steep hillside, with stairs, stairs and more stairs. Not easy for anyone with even slight mobility issues.

The one bright spot was the view from our room's terrace. The restaurant also has lovely views out over the Tuscan countryside.

But overall ABSOLUTELY not worth the money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Edward

Beautiful views in the downtown area. The Pizza restaurant across stree is awesome and owner makes his own MELLONCello which is to die for. Get a Francis Espresson Martini at pool bar too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Maaya

Lovely big room, friendly staff and breakfast was AMAZING!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Johanna

My husband and I stayed at Relais Vignale & Spa in Chianti and absolutely loved our experience. The hotel is very romantic, with breathtaking views that made our stay feel extra special. The town itself is peaceful and quiet, which was perfect for a relaxing getaway.

The hotel has its own restaurant, which was very convenient and enjoyable, but there are also many great dining options within the town to explore. One of our favorite parts was the pool, the view overlooking the rolling hills and wineries was absolutely beautiful.

We would definitely recommend Relais Vignale & Spa to anyone looking for a charming and relaxing stay in Chianti.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

tera

Amazing property, I would HIGHLY recommend everyone stay here!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Vicente

great place and great views. breakfast was very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

TAMARA

Beautiful property, friendly staff, nice breakfast buffet all made this place a great experience. We had multiple dining options within walking distance and cute shopping. The views are so good, they look fake.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

jaycie

Beautiful clean quiet. Would visit again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

mary

My friend and I had such a relaxing time at Relais!! We both got amazing massages from Natalie, the staff helped me figure out how to get to Rome after, the rooms were GORGEOUS, the pool was spectacular and got great poolside drinks, and the food/wine was the best!!! Stay here for a romantic and relaxing getaway surrounded by Tuscany’s beautiful rolling hills and vineyards. Would definitely come back!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Bernie

This is a classic Tuscan property, built centuries ago, but equipped with all modern updates. The staff is friendly and extremely willing to go out of their way to help. The dining area for breakfast features breathtaking views of the hills and vineyards of Tuscany. The location in the ancient city of Radda is another plus as there are countless dining options nearby, and some of the finest wineries of Tuscany are within a 10-20 minute drive. They are rebuilding their pool so swimming is not possible, but that is a nit given what else the area has to offer. Basically, if you are in this area of Tuscany, this hotel is well worth using as your base from which to visit nearby sites.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2025

John

This was a nice unique hotel in located in the Heart of Chianti Region in Tuscany. The property itself is very nice, almost as if you are staying in the Estate of the Winery fields that fall away behind the villa.

Breakfasts were very good. The Bed was comfortable and the shower very nice.

The biggest downside was the brochure showed the pool and when we got there it was under reconstruction. Given how nice and warm it was when we were there that was a big dissappointment.

The little village in Rada where the hotel is located is very walkable with fantastic views and some excellent restaurants.

Parking, always a challenge in Italy was private and easy and very much appreciated!

To stay at this location you really need a car. It is in the middle of Tuscany and touring anywhere requires a car, or a lot of arranged drivers.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Kimberley

None

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Samantha

Wonderful setting in the heart of the Chianti region. Situated in an adorable hilltop town with great dining options. The hotel offers great spaces to relax overlooking the Tuscan hills. The staff are simply lovely. Helpful, professional and welcoming.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2024

richard

We experienced excellent customer service during our time spent on this property. Our only complaint is our room was not what showed on their website (deceiving). We must have had an older room that needed updating including the shower that had very low pressure. Otherwise, great staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Heather

Wonderful staff and property! Easy access to Radda.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

Harvey

Beautiful room, great view. Good breakfast, enjoyed the restaurant for dinner. Property was well maintained. Lots of wonderful places to sit and relax with a book and/or a drink.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Paige

This hotel was amazing! Our room and bathroom were much larger than expected, the sitting area had a beautiful view out the windows, and the private garden sitting area was beautiful. The room service and turn down service were wonderful and the restaurant was delicious!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Lindsey

Loved it!

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful views from the pool and the restaurant! Lots of sitting rooms, rooms to read, play games, etc! Very friendly and kind staff!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Kim

I would stay here again without hesitation. Rada is also a beautiful hamlet.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2022

Derek

Staff were amazing, property was amazing. 10/10!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2022

PARASKEVI

It was a remarkable place.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

An authentic old fashioned relais, with modern comforts in the beautiful hamlet of Radda. Nice rooms with air conditioning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2022

Stefan

It is a stunning place, full of rich history and grandiose views over the Tuscan hills. Food, room, service and location are superb

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2022

Kerin

Lovely area and comfortable room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in the heart of Chianti Classico region.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

So much untapped potential

Love the area this hotel is located in. Pool is beautiful. Rooms are very spacious and shower is good. Views from hotel are beautiful. This hotel has a lot of potential, but I can see why it's not perfectly rated.

Service is mediocre at best. When we checked in we got almost no information (about the area, wifi, location or time of restaurant, location or time or pool, spa, etc). I felt like I was dragging out answers from the person who helped me. They also ONLY recommend their restaurant when there is a Michelin starred restaurant in town and several lovely options steps away from their hotel. Even when I wanted to buy a large water they said I should go to their bar instead of going to the mart down the street. There are no fridges as food offsite is not permitted.

I also found several ants in my bedroom although this is likely just Tuscany not to do with the hotel. There are small things this hotel could do to make it 10/10 and more luxurious for guests. Include more information for guests who speak all languages in the information. Improve customer service. Add robes or slippers for guests (you do have a spa anyways). Consider small gifts or small things that can make your guests feel special and that your hotel and spa are worth coming back to. You've got all the right big pieces to make this a perfect stay for anyone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Loved Radda - nice pool and restaurant- great view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2018

Peter

Perfect break

Wonderful holiday, in beautiful Tuscany, staying in a superb hotel. Absolutely fantastic!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2018

Peta

Great location and exquisite views with well located pool & restaurant to take it all in. Rooms are a little dated but perfectly clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2018

Kim

This hotel looked great in the pictures, and was better in person. Spacious and clean room and hotel. Pretty much felt like we had the place to ourselves, which we didn’t. We stayed 5 nights...Food was amazing ( we only had the breakfast). The staff was outstanding . Kind, courteous... so helpful , placing many calls for us for dinner reservations, rental bike arrangements, post office etc... . They were prompt, and happy to do whatever they could. We highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel, great location with spectacular views but near to village for passeggiata.

2/10

Poor

05 Jun 2018

G

i was happy to stay in a very calm village with a high standard hotel as they told us. Room is huge with a magnificent view and the old furniture they used is a great combination with the view. we had insects everywhere which i thought is normal until i got an insect bite with infection. They did not mention room was paid with no breakfast and shocked us with big amount we have to pay on the check out. Pool was so dirty and we had to get some stuff for breakfast after we found nothing on table!! stuff is limited and hiring one to do different kinds of jobs. That was the worst experience throughout my whole visit..

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful staff, beautiful property. Only caution is that most of the Standard rooms are located on the noisy street with early morning vehicle traffic.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2017

Bettye

Absolutely charming hotel

The Hotel Relais Vignale is an absolutely charming hotel in the most charming little village in Italy. The room had beautiful tiled floors with rustic beamed ceilings. The hotel staff were attentive and friendly.

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2017

Janice

Radda in Chianti

Great stay, wonderful setting and staff! Idyllic countryside!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

nice hotel but bed is very uncomfortable. nice pool. gets very windy though so hard to enjoy

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2017

Courtney

Amazing property!

Amazing hotel! The grounds were so beautiful-we loved the pool and outdoor areas. Amazing views. Clean rooms/nice bathrooms-quiet rooms. Very nice staff! Excellent location. Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2017

Phil

Beautiful hotel with stunning views

Lovely hotel overlooking a valley full of vineyards. Beautiful pool with fantastic pool bar. Great setting, lovely suite with stunning rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

AMAZING experience and hospitality! We will definitely be back!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2017

Charles

Wonderful hotel! Radda was a charming hilltop town with great restaurants. Would stay here again in the future.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2017

Sue and Mark

Perfectly situated hotel

Radda is a small village with several restaurants, including one at the hotel. It is a little pricey however.
Staff were fabulous and so helpful.
The pool was excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Quiet hotel in a beautiful town. Really nice rooms, lovely breakfast and a great swimming pool. The staff were all really friendly and helpful and Radda was a great base to explore the Chianti region.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel in Chiant

Hotel grounds and rooms were wonderful and had a great view. However WIFI was a problem.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2017

Sandra

This is a charming hotel in an absolutely beautiful hill town. I've been here many times but first time in this hotel. Among the many many hill towns of Tuscany this rates at the top. We stayed in an annex across from the main building. I would have much preferred to have stayed in the main buildings. That would have improved the experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2017

Mark

Poor internet

In addition to my previous review - I forgot to add that internet access is a hot mess! It was difficult to log in and service kept disconnecting - very frustrating

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2017

Mark

Nice hotel but service issues

The hotel is very nice with great views and common areas. I was disappointed in a few things and for the amount we paid I expected better service. Breakfast was not up to par. The selections were poor, coffee was difficult to get and it seemed there are some issues with the servers and attitude. On one of the mornings it seemed if there was a dispute of some kind. Just poorly organized and again for the price paid not acceptable. I was well taken care of by the bartender in the evenings and he was very attentive so compliments to him - forgot his name. Our room was small and did not even have a desk to do some computer work - I guess I shouldn't be doing this in the hear too Chianti but I do need to check mails. The water pressure for the shower was almost non-existent - it took a long time to shower as there was so little water!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2017

Glenn

Two night stay

Amazing hotel! Stayed here twice now. Great location for a road, bike, motorcycle trip. We'll stay again! Beautiful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Internet very poor. Breakfast ordinary. Hard beds. Very polite and very helpful staff.

Family

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2016

David

Good location but overpriced

First the pros. This hotel is perfectly located just outside of Radda in the Chianti region. The town of Radda has many restaurants, gelato shops and a grocery store. The room rate includes free breakfast (it's good, but not great), and free parking. There are terrific views from the rooms if you are lucky enough to get a room facing either side of the valley. The restaurant is very good and has great views.

Now the cons. For our stay, the euro 300+ per night room rate was simply overpriced. All the other hotels in the area were half to one-third the rate. For that kind of rate, our expectations were much, much higher. We tried to negotiate our rate and even tried to check out early, but the hotel was not flexible and said we would still have to pay in full if we left. The rooms were small and modest at best. I would rate the rooms themselves as 2-star. Certainly nothing to boast about. Our room experienced lots of road noise (the hotel is split in the middle by the main road in to town). The free wifi kept cutting in and out during our entire stay.

Value simply not worth the price. In our opinion, only pay 100-150 euros maximum for this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2016

John

A wonderful hotel

A lovely hotel with wonderful staff. My wife and I regard it as our favourite hotel in Italy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2016

Jane

Beautiful property

Relais Vignale is a beautiful property set in Radda in Chianti. The grounds are charming and there is a beautiful view of vineyards from the on-site restaurant. Our room also had a wonderful Tuscan feel. The one odd thing about it is that we had to walk down several steps to get to the bathroom.
We were grateful that the staff carried our luggage to our room from the parking lot as there is no lift. Also loved the fact that there is a parking lot and that parking is included in the price.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2016

jmack

Third time staying at Relais Vignale

We like this hotel mainly for its warm, homey atmosphere and good central location in Tuscany. The breakfasts are great, the staff is helpful and the rooms are very comfortable, but not luxurious. It feels like staying in someone's large home. Radda is a lovely town and not too crowded.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2016

Natalie

Honeymoon

We stayed here for our honeymoon and had a very positive experience. The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Radda which in itself is a very picturesque town with beautiful views. Hotel is close to lots of restaurants and main amenities. It's got beautiful views but not pretentious. Would stay here again for sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2016

Tania

Centrally located

Outstanding hotel! You cannot beat the location, views, services and staff friendliness. The room we stayed in was a bit on the rustic side, which is perfect for Tuscany. It makes the whole experience more appealing. We were in the annex on the other side of the street of the hotel, and no complaints there; it is a very short walk to the hotel (you simply cross the street). The room was large, we had a small sitting room, then the bathroom and then the bedroom. The bathroom is of good size. The beds are OK, not the most comfortable, but the room was quiet and we slept just fine. The air conditioning works well. Radda in Chianti is a charming medieval village. We stayed here 3 nights. The hotel's breakfast is wonderful, and you sit outside under their large patio with views over the vineyards. The pool is great! And if they are many guests, they will send out someone to take a drink order. The hotel decor reminds you of a well appointed country home and it is super cozy. We enjoyed our stay and have no complaints. The hotel is a close drive to Castelvecchi, which I say is a must to visit! Just a 10 minute drive; the cellars at Castelvecchi are beautiful! There is also another very charming town called Volpaia (restaurant La Bottega) where we had the best raviolis of our lives. You can do both towns as they are quite close. While in Radda visit the La Botte di Bacco restaurant, the food is gourmet style and the owners do a great job.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2016

Mariem

Something to \"Wine\" about!!

Great location and great property in scenic area. Restaurants and everything walking distance in this cute Italian village. Loved it..great for couples and friends. Restaurant at hotel offered excellent breakfast, dinner was OK but there were great restaurants in the village. Were able to do day trips throughout Chianti and to Siena, Florence, and Montalcino.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Lovely

We loved everything about this hotel and hope to return soon!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2016

John

A wonderful hotel

My wife and I have always loved this hotel and have stayed there many times. The hotel staff are wonderful and seem positively proud to work in such a beautiful hotel. They create an exceptionally friendly atmosphere and it is interesting how often one finds oneself in pleasant conversation in one of the lovely public areas of the hotel with someone one has never met before. And I can think of few greater pleasures than sitting out in the sun on the hotel balcony in the spring when the wisteria is out looking out over the Tuscan hills. Even better with a glass of wine.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Beyond Disappointed!

We were beyond disappointed with our stay. We had a very unclean, small room...it looked NOTHING like the pictures that were provided on the website for the classic double room that we selected. The room was dark, carpets had stains so bad that my husband and I wore our shoes in our room. We had asked if there was a different room and the hotel staff was not very nice or accommodating.They only had one room available which was a suite, that had the same disgusting carpet in it! This hotel has beautiful scenery and an amazing view from the pool...but everything else gets 1-2 stars. There were so many bees at the breakfast area, it was hard to enjoy the average meal and the below average coffee. If you are looking for a relaxing and peaceful trip in the Tuscan countryside...I would not stay here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2015

Lucille

Charming and so much character

This hotel was in a perfect location. There were so many great restaurants in walking distance. The hotel was charming and had so much character. The staff was friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Tuscany Italy is wonderful! If you are going to the Chianti region in Tuscany this hotel is a must.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2015

Tom

Gem in Chianti!

This hotel and town was recommended by my mother who had stayed there 4 years earlier.
Radda is a beautiful and quiet little town in the hills of Chianti. If you're looking for nightlife and tons of shopping this is not your place. If you're looking for a relaxing stay with amazing local restaurants and a swimming pool at your disposal then this is the place for you. We were able to take day trips by car to Florence, Sienna, Pisa and a number of other beautiful towns. There are countless wineries in the area you can visit. I want to say hi and thank you to Patrizio at the front desk..CIAO! Patrizio! This gentleman speaks 5 languages and knows the entire area like the back of his hand. He has a sincere desire to help the guests enjoy their stay and went well above and beyond his normal duties to see that my wife and I were completely happy with our stay and our daily trips.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Bees 🐝 at breakfast

Overall, lovely location, great room, accommodating staff, old fashioned building and setting. Convenient wine 🍷 tasting was appreciated. Would be 5 if the insects were removed.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2015

constantin eugen

relais vignale

this hotel has a fantastic terrrace, We assure you will realy enjoy a good breakfast on the hotel's terrace. nice staff, clean rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2015

Verified traveler

Radda charm

A fabulous 6 days!! Radda is beautiful and perfectly located for exploring the countryside. We had booked a superior room, but after seeing that it was in the annex across the street from the hotel we switched to a junior suite. What a great room; a lovely view plus a private garden patio with a table and 4 chairs for sharing the local wine and cheese with friends. Close to the restaurant, pool and parking. Everyone at the hotel was friendly and super helpful. Fun to be right in town for shopping and one night of take out pizza from right across the street. A thoroughly charming hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2015

Carolyn

Radda

Great experience, but the internet never worked.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2015

Rochelle

A room with a view

Gorgeous hotel in a gorgeous location. Best breakfast I had at all my stays in Italy.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel, close to historic centre

Hotel staff was so nice and welcoming, they upgraded us to a suite on our arrival which made our stay that much better. Our room was huge and had an amazing views of the beatiful Tuscan wynyards. Temperature in the room was pleasently warm, very important considering it's winter time and other hotels we stayed in Rom

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2014

Akshay

Amazing hotel!

We are so glad we picked this hotel. It is right in the town of Radda and has a lot of stuff within walking distance. The hotel was beautiful and the best part was the service. All the folks at the hotel were just great! Highly recommend this hotel!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2014

FII and LDI

The best possible location for a trip to Chianti

Radda is wonderful, just the right size for a quiet stay but with all the neccessary restaurants and facilities you could want.. Relais Vignale is right in the heart of Radda on the main winding road, but once you enter and look out from the patios on the back, you see miles of beautiful vineyards, farms and hillsides with the feel of being in the middle of the countryside. The staff are super helpful, the breakfast buffet was delicious with very many choices. The breakfast area is on a patio overlooking Radda as is the pool area There is a large room with a big screen TV and many other beautifully decorated lounges to sit in if you bored (which is unlikely). The bedroom we had was tiny but comfortable, clean and modernised. A perfect location to visit some nearby wineries reccomended by the staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Great location. Nice Hotel.

The Hotel had a great view, nice breakfast area and swimming pool. Location was just on outskirts of town which was perfect to walk into Radda (which has some good restaurant options to choose from).

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2014

Stef jo

Beautiful, charming hotel in a quaint Tuscan town

We had a wonderful stay at the Relais Vignale! The setting was a perfect picturesque Tuscan villa, everything we could have imagined and then some for our stay. The staff was courteous, friendly and always willing to answer questions. We had lunches and dinners in the restaurant and they were all very good! The small, quaint town of Radda was just a few steps from the hotel with quite a few shops and restaurants. My only complaints would be the breakfasts were not great and the beds were stiff and uncomfortable. While they had American style with quite a few options, the eggs and bacon were usually undercooked, the coffee was ok and the milk tasted like it was from powder. Our bed was a thin hard mattress that felt like we were sleeping on straw and the pillows were flat and stiff. That being said, I would come back again and would highly recommend it to others (but bring a comfy pillow).

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2014

Andrew

Beautiful rolling vineyard location - Chianti Rada

Clean, spacious rooms, close to restaurants and vineyards. Nice breakfasts, pool, bar and sunbathing patio. Only recommendation is whilst the hotel retains an old charm, it needs a lick of paint as it's starting to look a little tired. Otherwise excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel in a stunning position

Relais Vignale has an enviable, hilltop position with views across the Chianti countryside from both the pool and restaurant area along with from some rooms. The lounge areas are sumptuously furnished and there is a real air of luxury about the hotel. One downside was that the bed was very hard as were the pillows.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2014

Johno

Great area but choose different accomodations

Radda in Chianti was excellent, but I recommend looking for a different hotel. Positive characteristics include great location (being just on the edge of town, it has views overlooking both \"sides\" of the hill) and pretty grounds (the outside seating area for breakfast was especially pleasant). However, I was particularly disappointed by most of the staff.
I give the staff credit for their excellent ability and willingness to speak English. I was also surprised by how well-staffed (i.e., number of personnel) the hotel was. However, the front desk staff were at best cold, somewhat unhelpful and seemingly eager to pick a fight. About halfway through the stay I had a dispute with the barman that soured the rest of the trip. He set some hor d'oeuvres in the lobby that seemed to be available to guests. However, when my wife ate one, he scolded her for eating without ordering drinks from the bar (despite our spending over 50 Euro at the bar the previous night). The next day he refused to provide me 2 wine glasses because the wine I wanted to consume out on the patio by the pool was not from the approved winery. He told me I would have to leave the premises or remain in my room (even though I'd still need the glasses to have a drink in the room). I must say the other barman who only works Sundays was wonderfully helpful and kind.
Finally, the room was advertised as having free Wi-Fi but had none. To use Wi-Fi you must go to a specific room in a separate building.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2014

Diana

Great location, terrific staff and ambience.

We were most impressed by the staff (Serena! on reception - fabulous).. they made great effort to make our stay perfect.
The hotel is absolutely charming...lovely garden... beautiful terraces/pool, with the feel of old world with modern amenities. The restaurant was wonderful.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2014

Verified traveler

Charming inn in the middle of Chianti

We loved the old world charm of this hotel. The main floor consists of several cozy rooms instead of a large impersonal lobby - bar/lounge, tv, fireplace living room, library, etc. the included breakfast was superior to most that you find in Europe The rooms are nicely appointed and on various levels. There is an elevator that goes one floor, but you will probably have some steps from there. The dining room, which is also old world, is down a flight of stairs. There are decks, terraces, a swimming pool and free parking. We visited other Chianti towns, Cortona and San Gimignano with Radda as a base.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2014

RD

Amazing

We really enjoyed. Great location, high street just across the hotel so a great choice of restaurants at walking distance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2013

Ruet

relaxing hotel in Tuscany

We stayed here for 3 nights in September during our honeymoon. We had beautiful weather so we spent a lot of time outside at the pool enjoying the view. We also really liked the charming small town of Radda which is right across the street from the hotel. The hotel restaurant was fantastic, probably our favorite of our entire trip. We had 2 great dinners there (I am still dreaming of their truffle ravioli) as well as the very substantial and enjoyable breakfast they provided each morning. The perfect weather we had definitely added to our experience because much of the charm of this hotel is the beautiful views from the restaurant and pool area. Our room was on the first floor facing the garden and was fairly small but comfortable enough. The bathroom was one of the larger ones we had during our trip. The shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. All of the staff we encountered were very helpful and eager to please. We would love to return one day and would certainly recommend it to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2013

BBD

big hotel service in tiny mountain town

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2013

Amy

Great hotel, great location

As I said for a review on trip advisor... We stayed here for 6 nights and could not have been happier with our choice! Our room was spacious, clean and cool with good air con. The hotel is a nice size with plenty of different terraces and indoor seating areas. We had breakfast daily looking over Tuscan hills with plenty of food options to suit all tastes. We also had a good dinner in the restaurant. The hotel bar was well stocked and reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly and only too happy to help. Leaving a recipe card and wine information sheet in the rooms is a nice touch.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

I didn't feel like the hotel was a nice as I would expect from a 4 star. The place was cool and certainly had a nice pool area but overall I felt it was a little sub par for the price.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2013

Dan

Amazing Views! Very spacious accommodations.

This is the perfect getaway location in southern Tuscany. It is very romantic! The views are awesome and the rooms spacious. A bit more room in the shower would be nice but by European standards the overall bathroom was very large. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the food in the restaurant is excellent. This a great place to stay if you have a car and want to tour the hilltowns in Tuscany.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2013

Verified traveler

Nice hotel in small Tuscany town

Stayed 2 weekend nights in mid-May. Nice hotel, but I prefer more luxurious accommodations. Pretty grounds (not pool weather!) and a good location to walk to restaurants and a few shops (I prefer that to some of the isolated hotels seen while driving around). Breakfast was good, despite the odd maitre d' and the silent staff. Too bad it was too rainy and cold to sit outside--it's a pretty setting.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2013

MC

Beautiful property

Really lovely property with amazing views. Excellent breakfast with homemade baked goods. Only disappointment was the pool is open May-September only.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Nice stop in Radda

Beautiful hotel, probably even better in the summer when you can use the pool/etc. Only issue is that the hotel had internet connectivity issues.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2013

Tony

Great couple's retreat

We had a fabulous time at Relais Vignale and loved the town of Radda. We were visiting in January, so Chianti was fairly slow and quiet. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Our room was great, with a view out to the vineyards and neighboring farms and a large bath. The fireplace room was great, as is the sommelier. Great, quiet location for couples to take in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2012

Vaughan

Write in small village. Many vineyards near by

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2012

Keryn

A lifetime must - at least once!!

A stay at Relais Vignale is not to be missed. The hotel is superb, the restaurant is fantastic and the staff are very helpful and friendly. We didn't want to leave.

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2012

Ann

Perfectly situated for Radda in Chianti

First off, it was easy to find which is always a relief at the end of a busy day of driving around Tuscany! The staff were professional and helpful with good English. There was a communal balcony overlooking the Tuscan hillsides, an enclosed courtyard, a couple of comfortable rooms inside for hanging out in (and drinking local wine if that took your fancy) so didn't feel confined to just staying in the room. If the weather had been just a little warmer I'm sure I would have liked to try out the pool.

The room was a good size, and despite our room facing the road was very quiet (not too much traffic goes through this town at night thankfully). It was also extremely dark which meant we slept in the next day and missed breakfast (oops!). Actually it was fine as we'd been to the fabulous La Botte di Bocca the night before for dinner and had enough reserves built up from numerous days of Italian eating to see us through.

The hotel is only a minute or so from centre of Radda in Chianti so it's very convenient. This is a really nice spot to stop on the drive around Tuscany, or use as a base for getting to places like Siena and San Gimignano or visiting the local wineries. It's a lot less touristy than many other towns and therefore much more relaxing. The town itself is quite small and doesn't take long to look around. I highly recommend staying here for a night or two to chill out.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2012

Mel

Will probably go again.

Comfortable, well run hotel with great views over the valley and a lovely pool. Breakfast was fine for our tastes but if you're looking for a full English it's not for you. Lunch in restaurant was reasonable value but the evening menu was a bit limited. Plenty of restaurants in the village to visit. Our room overlooked the courtyard which was pleasant until a noisy group arrived but it wasn't a huge problem as they were quiet by about 11pm. Drinks from the bar were quite pricey but that's par for the course in a 4* hotel. We enjoyed our week visiting Sienna and Florence as well as a few vineyards for tours and tastings. Good location and lovely scenery. Suitable for couples and able bodied as there are different levels and apart from the pool not much for kids.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2012

Josehpine

Great views and quirky sun loungers !

The views were great by the pool and from the terrace where you have breakfast and dinner. The staff were great...brilliant customer service.
The room was a good size however there were a few issues where I had to call down to reception for them to fix (the toilet didn't flush initially and the shower didn't drain). All issues were quickly resolved though.
Radda is also a very village.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel in the Chianti countryside

Fantastic location, great views over the Tuscan countryside. Pool, gardens and terrace were superb. Staff very helpful and friendly, we were entertained by the restaurant waiters, even though there were some fawlty towers moments. Room very clean and spacious.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2012

Caroline

Charming Hotel

This was a very charming hotel. It had the feel of a villa in Italy. The hotel staff was extremely helpful. Any issues that was reported to the front desk was addressed quickly. The only thing i found odd was the hair dryer. It was like a mini vaccum cleaner on the wall.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2012

Annika

Great view of rolling hills in Chianti Region

My sister and I enjoyed our 2 nights at the Relais Vignale in Radda in Chianti. While it was in June 2012 and very warm (80s-90s F), the pool was a comfort to have. The rooms are advertised to have air conditioning, but unfortunately--it blew hot air into the room--making it more humid and uncomfortable. Sleeping with cold washcloths was not our idea of AC. Despite the heat, the rest of the hotel was charming. Wifi available in the spacious lobby/seating areas. Very friendly staff who speak English. Gave recommendations for local winery tours. A short walk into town center/tourist information. The restaurant has a good dinner selection, and very knowledgeable wait staff on wine. Breakfast was extensive and included. Bathroom was large and shower was decent size. Only downfall would be the warm room.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2012

Laurent

Check on room allocation before going

We arrived late having booked a week's stay in a deluxe double only to be given a fairly mediocre room in the main part of the building with a very dissapointing view out across the hotel and courtyard when there are some fabulous views around the hotel given its location high up in the Chianti hills. When we complained about the room the hotel were unable to do anything on the night but changed our room for a more modern room in a modern block across the road which at least had a better view. We were advised that an alternative room would be available on the following day in the main building but the whole idea of staying the week in one place was not to live out of a suitcase or keep changing rooms so we settled with the modern room.

The breakfast buffet was ok and evening meal ok although there are some very good restaurant's in the town and region if you check out tripadvisor. The staff could have been a little more welcoming and pleasant in the bar and restaurant in particular with hardly a smile even after a week.

Although the hotel was pleasant you need to check on which room you're getting before you go and try out the local restaurant's if only to get a smile from the staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2012

Verified traveler

The real deal

The entire staff of the hotel was spectacular. The included breakfast was a highlight every morning. We dined as we overlooked the expansive Tuscan countryside. After a long day of touring the region, we'd return and enjoy a cocktail in one of the many terraces or lounges. The town of Radda is small and remote. We stayed for four nights and spend our days traveling to other cities and sites. If you are looking for a tranquil spot, this is a must visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2012

Andy

Well appointed hotel in beautiful area.

The hotel and staff were very pleasant. It is as very interesting place that is a made up of a number of buildings on all different levels. The breakfasts are good and the restaurant has a very good menu but doesn't change. Nicely located on the edge of Radda. Plenty of secure parking. Would return to this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2012

Verified traveler

Picture perfect

We stayed here on a recommendation of a friend who had stayed here several years before. We found it idyllic even in the rain. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. We had Rm # 35 with a garden view and away from the street.

Partner