Name: Palazzo Brandano
Address: Via di Val Gelata, 18, Montepulciano, 53020, IT

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Andrew

Lovely hotel in centre of village, room was very spacious and clean.
Reception staff very welcoming on arrival and helpful.
Free parking was available in nearby public car park.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

John Ryan

Real cool small village. A bit remote. Parking included. Breakfast included was very good.

4/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Richard

HVAC not working and no one called to service.
Parking is maddening to unload, no help, tile work around sink was missing grout
Breakfast was done well!

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Marie

This hotel is centuries old and is in a beautiful Tuscan setting in a VERY small town. There are no restaurants or shops in this town. The hotel, while serving an excellent European breakfast, does not have a restaurant for lunch or dinner. If you don't have a car, you're stuck. The first night, we had to hire a cab to take us into Montefollonico. We went to a lovely restaurant (Gobbi 13) and we had a delicious meal, but the cab ride cost us 125 EU. The hotel staff was very sympathetic. On our second day, we saved our croissant sandwiches from breakfast to have for lunch and later in the afternoon, they offered to make us a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine for dinner. It was another 75 EU but it was very good and we actually had a perfect afternoon sitting on their back patio area and enjoying the view. In short, my advise is to be sure of what amenities there are at the hotel and in the town before you book.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Lucia

Very charming medieval hotel
Clean and comfortable
Some rooms and the breakfast outdoor patio have a fantastic view. You really feel part of Tuscany
After driving through some very narrow streets, you can park on their lot very close to the hotel

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Adam

Parking was plentiful but a long steep walk from the hotel. This makes the luggage drop and pick up a monumental task.

The rooms are large and well appointed/decorated.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Anabel

A beautiful place!
Breathtaking

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Nicholas

An amazing place in a very quaint town. Wish we had a few more days

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Suzanne

Room and breakfast is great but a 20 minute drive to Pienza very cute area

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

KEVIN

Excellent breakfast experience with farm fresh food with good service by staff. Spacious parking lot behind the property.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Ellen

A cute bed and breakfast in a very quiet town. Restaurants are a minimum 3km away, so expect to drive, hotel does not offer meals other than breakfast. Free parking below the hotel, quite a hill to manage with suitcases. Mattresses could use updating, and the sofa bed very squeaky. The property is charming and the views are stunning, a peaceful stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Tammy

The hotel was wonderful! We loved our breakfast. If driving to the hotel make sure you have a small car.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Raymel

The location was great at the top of the town.the downside was vehicle access. We had to drag our luggage up the hill and there was no evening meals. Other than that very enjoyable with spacious room and bathroom. Quiet small town.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Andrea

Lovely property. The breakfast is outstanding... I think that the bed is unconfortable.. I think it needs a new mattress

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Alfred

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Palazzo Brandano in the tiny Tuscan village of Petroio (population around 287!). From the day before our arrival, Laura was already in touch with us—her communication and genuine care made us feel welcome and looked after right away.

The hotel is full of character and perfectly situated in this charming little town. Petroio itself feels like something out of a movie—you can literally drive through it in about 4 minutes. The streets are narrow, winding, and picturesque, giving you the sense you’ve stepped back in time.

While there aren’t any restaurants directly in town, there are several excellent options just a few minutes’ drive from the hotel, which worked out perfectly for us. The breakfast in the morning was very good, the cappuccinos were excellent, and the servers were amazing—extremely kind and incredibly fast in bringing out your food.

Laura and the team went above and beyond to make our visit special. If you’re looking for a hidden gem that offers attentive service, authentic Tuscan charm, and the magic of staying in a very small Italian town, Palazzo Brandano is a perfect choice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Claudia

The staff (Laura, Elena, Svetlana and Serena) were fantastic and extremely helpful. The breakfast was magnificent. The parking (down a ramp) was convenient but do not even try to drive into the town’s narrow and twisty streets. Hotel should warn drivers to arrive at the parking lot off the highway (give clear directions) and not enter town. There are 2 good restaurants within 5 and 10 minutes by car but ask the staff to help you make reservations. A wonderful experience. The only complaint was the lack of a real mini fridge to keep water and drinks cold.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

richard

Room was large , spacious and gorgeous. Staff was very helpful and courteous

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Anthony

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at palazzo brandano. The staff was amazing and accommodating! The breakfast is perfect and the view was worth a million dollars. Would highly recommend to anyone and we will definitely stay again!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Shona

I think it is imperative for Palazzo Branda to be transparent about their hotel. First of all accessibility is a true challenge as you have to navigate several slopes to drop off your luggage and any older members in the group. Second after you drop off , unless you are a truly skilled driver it’s a real challenge to go to the parking area of the hotel which is at the bottom of the hill. After parking you have to climb a steep slope and climb some steps to reach the entrance to the hotel. We discovered that it operates as B & B and the breakfast was very average. The rooms are dark with limited lighting . There’s one woman at the front desk to help with check in and who tried to troubleshoot in her own limited way!
It’s a hotel housed in a building from 1263 which is truly amazing but I would’ve preferred to visit it as a historic site optionally than stay in it.
Next day we moved into their second hotel and felt it was easier to navigate but the amenities and breakfast were still very mediocre!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Cheryl

We would rate this a 3.8 -For the wow factor a 5. It was a gorgeous spot to enjoy breakfast, but it needs maintenance. The elevator was out and so there are a lot of stairs for anybody who struggles with mobility. Also, you cannot drive up to the door to unload your suitcases, unless you have a very tiny car. The parking is below, which is stated, but it is a very steep incline. The air conditioning was not working well, and when we had arrived, they did not have it on… and with the air conditioning, not working well the first night was very uncomfortable in the one room. We notified them that that one AC unit needed maintenance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Nicholas

Easy to find hotel and parking, although you do have to walk up a steep hill to get to hotel, fine for us and our children. The rooms are amazing, cute and quaint. They were very spacious, clean and comfortable. We traveled from Naples to Dubrovnik stopping in Tuscany for a few nights and this was one of our favorite stays! It was so beautiful! A great central location for all the towns we wanted to visit. Breakfast was delicious with a great view! Highly recommend! If we ever make it back to Tuscany we will definitely stay here!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Paul

Such a special place! The room was spacious and clean! The staff were very kind and helpful. The breakfast food was excellent and the view breath-taking! Definitely the best place that we stayed in Tuscany!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Albana

We loved staying there..The most beautiful place to stay with most lovely hosts especially Laura was very helpful and polite..The most panoramic view! We

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2025

MARINA

Palazzo Brandano in Tuscany offers some of the most breathtaking views I’ve ever seen. Perched on a hilltop overlooking Petroio, the scenery from our room was absolutely unforgettable – definitely a 5-star view. The atmosphere is serene and picturesque, ideal for a peaceful getaway.

The room itself was spacious and comfortable, which we appreciated after a long day of travel. However, there are a few logistical downsides that travelers should be aware of. If you’re arriving by car (especially a larger one) be prepared for a stressful drive up very narrow streets and then a steep downhill walk to the parking area. We ended up carrying 3 heavy suitcases down the slope because I didn’t feel comfortable driving it the next morning.

The lobby closes between 8 and 8:30 PM, so if you’re arriving late, you’ll need to make special arrangements in advance. Breakfast needs to be ordered the day before due to the small staff, which is understandable since the hotel only has 9 rooms, but it does limit flexibility. Also, while there is an elevator for luggage, it doesn’t accommodate guests and had some functionality issues during our stay, which added to the inconvenience.

Lastly, the towel I received had noticeable black stains, which took away from the otherwise charming setting.

All in all, it’s a solid three-star hotel with an unbeatable view and quiet atmosphere, but guests should be prepared for a few practical hurdles. Worth it for the scenery - just plan ahead.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Svetlana

Great location. Very good breakfast. Staff is very helpful (special thanks to Svetlana)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Elizabeth

The property was well maintained and the staff were wonderful. The view from our suite was stunning.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2025

Leidy

It is a property far away from dining places, very quite community

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Malgorzata

Beautiful Hotel

Everything is wonderful there, from the service desk, delicious and unique breakfast, beautiful room and stunning views. We absolutely loved our stay. Thank you so much

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Sebastian

We stayed in a spacious room with stunning mountain views. The room was very clean. The staff were so kind and helpful. We traveled with our teenage daughter and we all very much enjoyed our five night stay. Breakfast was great. The town is very charming.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Baris

Very comfortable, clean hotel super view and silence. Excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Sherry

The Palazzo is part of a tiny medieval town, Petroio, perched on top of a hill (like all the Tuscan towns). It has old world charm like frescoes on the bedroom walls, but modern amenities like a skylight, mini fridge, and beautiful tiled bathroom. The breakfast was wonderful! So much food including a whole fruit bowl enjoyed sitting on the patio looking across the valley. What a way to start your day! The employees were are so nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Lisa

Lovely off the beaten path stay. Quiet, beautiful town of 200 but not far from wineries and shopping. We had a great adventure here and would return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Tyler

We really enjoyed our stay here, the staff were exceptionally helpful and welcoming it is a lovely area the rooms were spacious and very comfortable and had everything we needed. We would stay again or recommend anyone.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Ana Rizzia

Palazzo é lindo, uma hospedagem super tradicional, a beira de oliveiras, linda. Os funcionários são super prestativos, te ajudam nas reservas nos restaurantes, e no que mais precisar, se for de carro, pegue um carro pequeno, as ruas são bem estreitas. O café da manhã mesmo não sendo buffet é super completo

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Alexandre

Estadia excelente. Toalhas, Lençois e travesseiro de excelente qualidade. Quartos super Espaçoso. Banheiro muito bom tb. A vista do quarto è maravilhosa. O hotel fica dentro de um vilarejo chamado Petroio, não tem absolutamente nada de Comércio ou restaurante.
Lugar maravilhoso para dormir no absoluto silêncio.
NO hotel não tem comida. Apenas o cafe da manhã. Ou então, uma tabua de frios, de 12 euros por pessoa è o máximo que eles te oferecem. Portanto , vc deve se programar para sempre fazer as refeições todas fora de la. O cafe da manhã deixa a desejar. Não è um buffet, vc escolhe algumas opções para o dia seguinte. Não condiz com o hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Beatriz

El hotel es clasico y ese es el encanto pero en mi opinion calidad/precio alta

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Nelson

Escondidinho numa cidadela da Toscana. Super charmoso

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Bruno

Maravilhoso

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Elisabetta

ottima la colazione, posto splendido

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Kamily

O quarto espaçoso é impecável só achei o chuveiro não tão quente

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Solange

Tudo limpo e cheiroso. Equipe maravilhosa super simpáticos. Tudo perfeito!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Maria T S

Quarto café manhã e equipes otimos

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Alessandro

Camera pulita e comoda

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

FERNANDA

Local fantástico! Equipe excelente! Cafe da manhã delicioso! Minha segunda estadia no hotel, continuarei indicando!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Claudio

Muito bom custo benefício. O acesso, por ser

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Wanderley

Hotel muito calmo

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Flavio Enzo

Incrível refúgio em uma vila medieval. Equipe atenciosa e o café da manhã feito com muito capricho. É a hospedagem ideal para quem busca paz, silêncio e tranquilidade. Voltaria para ficar hospedado por pelo menos 1 semana.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Sidnei

Lugar muito bonito e silencioso

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Fanny

Todo fue excelente, fue solo una noche, volvería a hospedarme nuevamente para poder disfrutar mas del lugar

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Sina

UNBEDINGT PARKPLATZBESCHREIBUNG BEACHTEN! Dann ist auch die Anfahrt wunderbar, das Hotel ist sehr schön gelegen in einem \"echten kleinen italienischen Ort\" mit super leckerem Frühstück und tollem Zimmer.

Leisure Partner