Castello Banfi

Just wow. We made a last minute booking for one night and boy was it a treat (we were last here 7 years ago)! The beds are so comfortable, the rooms so well appointed with luxurious amenities, the breakfast is perfect, the wine tasting is a treat, and the vineyards...

Just wow. We made a last minute booking for one night and boy was it a treat (we were last here 7 years ago)! The beds are so comfortable, the rooms so well appointed with luxurious amenities, the breakfast is perfect, the wine tasting is a treat, and the vineyards a beautiful and worth wandering through. We did eat at the Michelin star restaurant which was exceptional and reviewed separately. All in all always a joy!

Went here for a VIP tour. The tour start with a lunch in their taverna. The food was amazing. We had a full four course meal with a "cheese ball" starter, pasta as prima and veal as secondi with icrecream for desert. We have a great sampling of the vines...

Went here for a VIP tour. The tour start with a lunch in their taverna. The food was amazing. We had a full four course meal with a "cheese ball" starter, pasta as prima and veal as secondi with icrecream for desert. We have a great sampling of the vines from Banfi with the meal and great service. After the meal we went on a tour of the Banfi winery and ended up with a tasting. Our guide Paul did a fantastic job. This is a major brunello provider that goes back to 15th century with beautiful views. We loved the experience.

Magical experience to have a life celebration in a beautiful castle. Celebrated my 60th birthday here and had dined at their Michelin star restaurant. Manuel (server) and Cristiano (wine sommelier) made our experience beyond memorable. Staying on the property was very special and will definitely be returning for another life...

Magical experience to have a life celebration in a beautiful castle. Celebrated my 60th birthday here and had dined at their Michelin star restaurant. Manuel (server) and Cristiano (wine sommelier) made our experience beyond memorable. Staying on the property was very special and will definitely be returning for another life celebration. Grazie!!

The property is just stunning. The views on Val d’Orcia are incredible. The room was large and magical, countryside luxury at its best. The outside heated pool was a delightful surprise. Breakfast lunch and dinners were fantastic. The wine tasting tour was fun and educational at the same time. The...

The property is just stunning. The views on Val d’Orcia are incredible. The room was large and magical, countryside luxury at its best. The outside heated pool was a delightful surprise. Breakfast lunch and dinners were fantastic. The wine tasting tour was fun and educational at the same time. The staff is great and is very attentive. A real gem!

For Avid fans of Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi needs no introduction. Driving from Rome it was easy to find. But the welcome and the attention to detail we got at Poggio Alle Mura was first class. The premier room we had in this boutique hotel was wonderful. Spotless, relaxing, quiet...

For Avid fans of Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi needs no introduction. Driving from Rome it was easy to find. But the welcome and the attention to detail we got at Poggio Alle Mura was first class. The premier room we had in this boutique hotel was wonderful. Spotless, relaxing, quiet and with two enormous bathrooms. The Michelin starred restaurant I will write a separate review for. The staff were all wonderful. Local Italians were supported by some notably great Portugese colleagues. Everyone who worked there were excellent and this was a truly truly first class and relaxing experience. The wine tour was very interesting, the Taverna had great food, and the very knowledgeable Lisa, taught me that a British person can be an expert in wine AND speak perfect, fluent Italian. This lady was as inspirational as the setting, the team, the welcome the food and the wine- all wonderful. Thank you I will be back next year.

Castello Bnafi - Il Borgo is a luxury resort featuring great wine and food. Our junior suite was huge, the bed incredibly comfortable and the largest bathroom I've ever seen. It is surrounded by vineyards that produce the grapes for the great Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura, that...

Castello Bnafi - Il Borgo is a luxury resort featuring great wine and food. Our junior suite was huge, the bed incredibly comfortable and the largest bathroom I've ever seen. It is surrounded by vineyards that produce the grapes for the great Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura, that we biked through using the resort's electric-boosted bikes. Two excellent restaurants on the premises and a nice breakfast is included. A great wine store: we shipped home a 6L-botte and a few other 750 ml-bottles of Banfi Brunellos. While there, we also took a private tour of other Brunello vineyards and wineries and the town of Montalcino. I cannot wait to go back!

This is the most beautiful hotels I have ever stay and see : a unique service since your arrival with Silvia’s attention , the restaurants , their special waitress, the food was delicious and in a very romantic environment. The castle by itself, the views are breathtaking and last but...

This is the most beautiful hotels I have ever stay and see : a unique service since your arrival with Silvia’s attention , the restaurants , their special waitress, the food was delicious and in a very romantic environment. The castle by itself, the views are breathtaking and last but not least the little cottage where we stayed ! ❤️❤️Definitely 💯 recommended! Is a dream to stayed in this place, unforgettable!!

This is a one night type of property. Nice pool, outdoor gym and room. We stayed in a huge suite #27. The layout is a bit strange, but for one night it was fun to stay in a historical room. Quiet with some views, but not expansive. Showers have a...

This is a one night type of property. Nice pool, outdoor gym and room. We stayed in a huge suite #27. The layout is a bit strange, but for one night it was fun to stay in a historical room. Quiet with some views, but not expansive. Showers have a odor from the drain that goes away once you run the water. We didn’t eat at the Michelin restaurant but did enjoy a nice breakfast prior to departure. If you need a stop along your journey book this hotel with confidence.

Absolutely stunning hotel with incredible accommodations. Our room was spacious and relaxing, and the view of the vineyards is awe-inspiring. The staff was very helpful. We really loved the cocktails at the late night “reading room” — fantastic drinks made by two wildly talented bartenders who have carved out a...

Absolutely stunning hotel with incredible accommodations. Our room was spacious and relaxing, and the view of the vineyards is awe-inspiring. The staff was very helpful. We really loved the cocktails at the late night “reading room” — fantastic drinks made by two wildly talented bartenders who have carved out a truly special spot at Castello Banfi.

We stayed at Castello Banfi for our 10-year anniversary and were completely blown away by the property. From the beautifully designed rooms to the panoramic views, serene pool, outdoor fitness area, and incredible breakfast buffet—it was a flawless experience from start to finish. The hotel offers curated excursions, and we...

We stayed at Castello Banfi for our 10-year anniversary and were completely blown away by the property. From the beautifully designed rooms to the panoramic views, serene pool, outdoor fitness area, and incredible breakfast buffet—it was a flawless experience from start to finish. The hotel offers curated excursions, and we took full advantage: a private cooking class, a couples massage, and a guided bike tour. All were fantastic, but the bike tour was a standout—our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and biking into the town of Montalcino was such a memorable way to explore the area. And let’s not forget the wine—it felt like there was free wine around every corner. From bottles waiting in our room to tasting spots scattered throughout the property, it was an unforgettable (and generously poured) amenity. We also had no idea how well known the Banfi name is and it was super interesting to learn about their operation. If you’re looking for something special in Tuscany, this place is a dream.

We stayed several nights here in a Classic Suite and this was a great hotel. The room was very nice and quite large. Property is beautiful and service was top notch. We ate at both restaurants and were happy with both. The daily breakfast was also great. 5 Stars all around.

As a longtime guest of Relais & Châteaux properties, I’ve come to trust the brand for consistently exceptional service in some of the world’s most inspiring locations. I specifically chose Castello di Banfi for its association with the Relais & Châteaux five-star promise, Banfi’s globally recognized brand, and a price...

As a longtime guest of Relais & Châteaux properties, I’ve come to trust the brand for consistently exceptional service in some of the world’s most inspiring locations. I specifically chose Castello di Banfi for its association with the Relais & Châteaux five-star promise, Banfi’s globally recognized brand, and a price point that signaled an unsurpassed experience not to be missed. Sadly, our recent stay fell far short of that standard—and we were deeply disappointed to be wrong. There is no denying the stunning beauty of the property or the charm of the Tuscan setting. The cooking class with Giacomo and wine tasting with Bernadette were highlights—authentic, personal, and truly memorable. Unfortunately, the service throughout our stay was inconsistent at best and at times nonexistent. Turn-down service was spotty, and breakfast and dinner at La Taverna were marred by slow, chaotic, and disorganized service. Evenings were especially poor, with no staff presence and only a non–English-speaking front desk clerk available. The winery tours arranged by the hotel were uninspired and did not showcase the richness of Tuscan wine culture. The hotel’s lack of casual evening dining options was particularly frustrating. With La Taverna closing one night per week and no alternative bar or terrace dining available, room service was our only option—and even that failed due to miscommunications with staff. We ultimately went without dinner that night, which is simply unacceptable for a high-end resort. There is a Michelin-rated restaurant that the hotel attempted to direct us to, but given the multitude of service issues we experienced throughout our stay, we had little confidence that this recommendation would deliver expected standards. Most troubling was the hotel’s response to our concerns. Staff appeared flustered and defensive, and no real effort was made to resolve the issues while we were there. This created stress during what should have been a relaxing and indulgent stay. I subsequently I raised these concerns directly with Relais & Châteaux, expecting at least an acknowledgment of the serious service gaps we experienced. Unfortunately, their response was equally disappointing and disheartening—lacking any meaningful recognition of the issues, accountability for the brand’s standards or indication they would take corrective steps. To be clear, this was a major trip for us—one that involved considerable planning and expense. We left feeling disappointed and shortchanged. These were precious days we won’t get back, and the service failures at Castello di Banfi are a lasting regret. In summary: Castello di Banfi is a visually stunning property, but beauty alone cannot make up for a lack of hospitality, service, and care—especially at this price point. It does not function as a full-service hotel, nor does it meet the expectations of a true five-star experience. Guests expecting attentive service, thoughtful dining options, and polished hospitality will likely be disappointed. Fortunately, Tuscany offers many other luxury properties that deliver on both charm and world-class service—many of which are far better choices than Banfi.

The Banfi Winery was the highlight of our Italy trip! We had an exquisite lunch at the castle with the most amazing meal and service. The winery tour was very educational and interesting. The gift shop is full of goodies to bring home. The expansive vineyards were breathtaking. We were...

The Banfi Winery was the highlight of our Italy trip! We had an exquisite lunch at the castle with the most amazing meal and service. The winery tour was very educational and interesting. The gift shop is full of goodies to bring home. The expansive vineyards were breathtaking. We were graciously given the opportunity to stay at the farmhouse which was charming and stunning. We enjoying sipping wine and charcuterie by the pool watching the sunset. We spent our 10th Anniversary there and it was absolutely romantic and perfect! Highly recommended!