Unique setting, nothing like it

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing….we wish we had more time to stay.

Great historic location, great breakfast, terrific staff, easy parking, comfortable rooms with amazing views.

Stayed in November 2024

There is no staff on site after 8pm if you have an issue late at night can be hard to get a hold of someone

Staff very good, very interesting building to stay in, Excellent breakfast, Beautiful views and location, Great night hike and guide would happily stay again

Stayed in October 2024

A lot of moisture.

The unique experience of staying in the castle, the interweaving of the old with the modern style, the friendliness of the staff.

Stayed in November 2024

A very cool spot lots of history and who wouldn’t like staying in a castle!

Stayed in October 2024

The views and town were amazing. Breakfast was served each morning and was very good.

Stayed in October 2024

The room had this smell that we dis not like at all. Everything else was amazing.

Stayed in October 2024

Really scenic place, very friendly staff

Stayed in October 2024

Staying at the Fortezza was exactly the unique amazing experience I was looking for! Sorano was a beautiful historical and peaceful town to enjoy. Dinner at the fortezza owned restaurant was very delicious. Our drive from Florence was a perfect was to see Tuscany, at your own pace!

Stayed in October 2024

Very little, although as I was arriving on bicycle, I had to ride up three ramps of cobbles. This just added to the experience!

Like most fortresses, perched at the top of the town. The owner has done an excellent job at preserving the heritage of the mammoth building, whilst providing very comfortable accommodation. Breakfast was very good.

Stayed in October 2024

This historic clifftop setting of an ancient military fortress left us awestruck. Our bedroom was pleasant, comfortable, spotlessly clean and afforded amazing views over the ancient and picturesque Etruscan town of Sorano far below. The free parking close to the hotel was a great relief after the severe traffic congestion in Tuscany this September. The breakfast buffet was varied, generous and high quality. The undisputed highlight of our stay was meeting our host Sylvia. She was unfailingly warm, friendly, helpful,knowledgeable and approachable and did her utmost to make our stay a happy one. She clearly has a deep passion for the town's Etruscan heritage and enthused us to the point where we stayed a second night to allow further exploration of the area. A truly great experience. A truly wonderful host.

Stayed in September 2024

The thick walls affect wifi reception; not a lot can be done about it though!

Amazing building

Stayed in September 2024

Our experience with Hotel Della Fortezza was a dream as soon as we walked into the reception to check in. The woman (I'm sorry I don't remember her name) who checked us in was incredibly helpful and offered up knowledge about Sorano, as well as the surrounding towns. She was such a breath of fresh air after a long trip in. Our room was even better than I was expecting with incredible views of Sorano below. The breakfast in the morning was very good value for the 9€/person and had very high quality food on offer. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing...except if you are not good with steps this room is not for you. Steep steps down from the bedroom to the toilet and back up again. Shower tray needed resealing as water seemed to be leaking out.

Our room was in the tower in the picture. Lots of space and precipitous views. Breakfast was great...big selection everything..tomatoes from the garden. Reception staff with helpful and friendly. we loved the room despite steep steps.

Stayed in September 2024

The historic nature of the property with the modern amenities with the balance just right. Sorano and the fortress is a special place. The owners guided tour and wine tasting was fantastic.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was absolutely great! Location - beautiful city, staff great and helpful, great view from the hotel, beautiful room, super value for money. Great breakfast for 9€

Stayed in September 2024

A kettle in the room would have been a nice addition.

A unique experience with a wonderful host who cares about sustainable tourism. Modern amenity in an ancient building. Food and wine were delicious!

Stayed in September 2024

This is not really a complaint, but please consider the timing of your visit as the rooms can get pretty hot (no AC).

The place is absolutely amazing. Located in the tiny village in the less touristic part of Tuscany, the 11th century fortress offers a truly unique experience. The staff is lovely and the owners are super passionate about what they're doing. I would recommend joining some of the attractions organised by the hotel - we joined for a cellar tour with wine & cheese tasting and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. We had a room with a city view and it was truly unmatched - I would absolutely recommend getting a room with a view as it was one of the biggest highlights of the stay. The room itself was nice, albeit a bit small but this is to be expected considering how old (authentic!) the place is. Breakfast was nice and relatively varied for the Italian standards. To sum up, if you're looking for a romantic getaway or a calm weekend by yourself, please do yourself a favour and book this hotel! You won't regret it!

Stayed in September 2024

This time the room we had was a bit small for 3 people. There was no aircon and it was really hot even with the fan. The shower recess floor didn't drain well and there was always water spilling in bathroom floor.

I've stayed here before and I love the history, the location, the views, the charm, the breakfast.

Stayed in August 2024

The hotel restaurant is some distance from the hotel, but not a problem

Very helpful staff

Stayed in September 2024

Amazing and unique place!! It was cean and well maintained. The staff was super comfortable and made us feel at home.

Stayed in September 2024

Oh my goodness where do I start?! We were a family of 5 plus 1 couple. The hotel is located inside a castle with beautiful rooms which have breathtaking views over the whole town! The rooms were super clean and very comfortable - breakfast was wonderful too! Only a 2 minute walk and you are in the centre of town with amazing restaurants (fresh Italian pizzas only 5 euros) and gorgeous tiny streets to wander through. The staff were very helpful and friendly too. Plenty of things to do and see in the area. We only stayed 1 night but wished we stayed longer!!!!

Stayed in August 2024

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The perfect place to stay! My partner and I are road-tripping around Tuscany, a friend of us suggested to visit this place, and he couldn’t be more assertive. This is just a gem in southern Tuscany, we were coming for one night and decided to extend our stay. The staff is amazing, they are very welcoming and helpful, they really want you to enjoy your stay. Don’t miss breakfast, and if possible follow all suggestions from the staff to enjoy the rest of the town on your own. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed in September 2024

Beautiful hotel in the fortress, beautiful town, beautiful people. Truly special experience!

Stayed in August 2024