The strategic position of Relais della Rovere
makes it an ideal place from which to visit Tuscany’s
more interesting tourist and cultural destinations.
It is surrounded by a large park which boasts of a travertine
swimming
pool from which enchanting panorama of Colle Val d’Elsa
may be enjoyed.
HistoryRelais della Rovere is named after
its most illustrious owner Cardinal Giuliano della
Rovere, who later became Pope
Giulio II, patron of artists of the calibre of Michelangelo
and Raffaello.
The building is the result of the careful restoration of an 11th
century Benedictine Abbey and of the renaissance Villa commissioned by
Giuliano della Rovere in 1470.
Relais della Rovere is located between Siena and Florence, namely Colle Val d'Elsa and Monteriggioni in the Chianti area, in "Località La Badia" near Colle Val d'Elsa.
In the cellars of the villa the Restaurant-Wine Bar “Il
Cardinale” offers traditional Tuscan cooking
accompanied by a wide selection of Italian wines.
During summer evenings dinner is served in the
outside patio, in a romantic candle-lit atmosphere.
The hotel offers ample congress areas in
the noble salons of the Villa, as well an area specially set aside for
more numerous events.
The restaurant-cum-wine cellar “Il Cardinale”
is located in the Villa’s cellars and combines a traditional Tuscan
cuisine with an ample selection of Italian wines.
The hotel has 30 rooms, all equipped with
- air-conditioning
- hydro-massage bath or shower
- satellite channels
- pay-TV
- phone
- mini-bar
- safe
Room Types
- Double Standard
- Double Superior
- Double Luxury
- Junior SUite
- Suite
- Suite Luxury
