일 토스코(Il Tosco)

This place is MUST to stay while visiting the region! We cannot express enough our gratitude to Julia (the owner) who attended us in her charming hotel. Situated in the historic building of Montepulciano it has the nicest décor. We felt so welcoming there. They also suggested and booked for us the best restaurant there, knowing that middle of the January is low season there. Such a pleasure to stay with them. Our room was overlooking Tuscan hills and seeing the sun rising from our window in the morning - such a joy. Everything is great there: clean, comfortable, welcoming. And breakfast was just a wow! everything home made, fresh, tasty! It was the truly great stay. Grazie mille!

Angelina kind and helpful. We had trouble with our key not working after hours, and Angelina came within 15 minutes to remedy the problem. Breakfasts delicious. Made-to-order poached eggs and omelettes. Our room was large, with a huge bathroom. Quiet. Fresh air from windows that opened. Very clean place to stay. The ceilings and furniture were beautiful. Always fresh pastries and cake in kitchen. Carafe of water daily and opportunity to refill from the kitchen at any time. Helped us with dinner reservations and wine tasting.

A fantastic place! The friendliness, the service, the room in classical style with everything, a luxurious bathroom, beautiful breakfast, location - everything was just perfect! A hidden gem of the highest quality! This is a 10 of 5 if possible. We look forward to coming back - thank you! Morten og Åse, Norway

Amazing place, cannot imagine a better, more magical stay for our group of 5 adults, renting out the whole house. Elena was amazing, gave us great advice for local attractions and helped us by booking dinner reservations and a wine cellar tour. Angelina was also fantastic with our morning breakfasts and other logistics of our stay. Rooms were fantastic, common rooms beautifully designed and spacious, a great blend of historical charm and modern amenities. The breakfast was simply outstanding, felt like royalty with the spread and the uniquely prepared items each of the 3 mornings we were there.

This place is a gem! The great reviews steered me to this booking and they were correct! The owner bakes lovely cakes and has them on offer all day through your stay. This gives a lovely feeling of welcome. Very much reminded me of my Italian relatives and I felt wonderful in our stay there. Room was comfortable, shower and bedding very good. Breakfast amazing, sit down service, at a shared table. Parking is down the hill at a lot with reserved spots. Dinner is in town and we were advised to get reservations but didn't do so; the advice was correct and most places were fully booked. We ultimately found a great one, called The Romantic, overlooking the valley behind the main plaza in the upper town. It had the best breeze, the best food, and the most engaging staff! We returned the next day. Montepulciano is a wonderful town, and this is a wonderful place to stay, and I would highly recommend and would gladly return! Our favorite of our entire visit to Tuscany.

Heading to Montepulciano, book this place. It's a small, boutique guest house, in the heart of the old town, with just a handful of rooms and located within a grand former town villa. It's rare that a hotel comprehensively exceeds my expectations. Il Tosco did just that. For example, on arrival you're taken in to the kitchen, shown a wide selection of freshly baked cakes and told to help yourself, for free. Same goes for coffee, tea, sparkling water (from a tap), dried fruits and even a selection of spirits. The breakfast is served in the dining room, where your sit around a grand table with other guests, making it a communal experience. And the selection is great. The rooms are very well appointed. When large chains, even at the 5 star end are going cheap on toiletries, it was great to see that Il Tosco offered Salvatore Ferragamo products. It's a detail, but it aligns with the Tuscan theme and demonstrates that the owner really cares. Il Tosco was the perfect start to our Tuscan adventure.

It's rare to find a place that comprehensively exceeds expectations. Il Tosco is one of the few. Superb. Great location. Great place. Great service. Great breakfast.

We stayed at Il Tosco for five nights in June 2023, and this bed and breakfast far exceeded our expectations. We stayed in the Dante Room which had a postcard picture view of the Tuscan countryside. What a joy it was to wake up to that view each morning! The breakfasts are sumptuous with many baked pastries, made by the owner’s mother, Clori, who is magical in the kitchen. Some mornings we enjoyed pumpkin flan with melted cheese sauce, quail eggs on a muffin, spinach quiche, and even little cups of panna cotta or slivers of cheesecake. We could ask for eggs prepared as we like or a custom omelette. Fresh fruit and juices are plentiful, along with cheeses and salami. Angelina made us cappuccino each morning, and prepared hot water for tea. The kitchen is open at night to all guests if we needed a cup of hot tea or a slice of chocolate tart. Angelina cheerfully made dinner/lunch reservations for us, as restaurants are tiny in Montepulciano. She made restaurant recommendations ( we ate well!), and called taxis for us to take day trips to Pienza and Montefollonico. She did it all with a smile. There are not enough stars to rate this wonderful bed and breakfast. We are already planning our next trip here, and we’ll be bringing friends.

Il Tosco is an absolute gem. We could not recommend staying here more! The property is stunning, the rooms are amazing and Angelina, Elena and team are wonderful hosts. The breakfast is to die for and the location is perfect. We cannot wait to return.