The hotel is a result from the complete restoration of a fifteenth century Franciscan convent. It is located in the historic centre of Pienza ( part of the heritage of Unesco) an enchanting renaissance town built in 1462 by Pope Pio II Piccolomini and only 50 km south from Siena. From the main street of the town which has on the side the thirteenth century Church of San Francesco, we enter directly into the cloisters of San Francesco, main entrance of the Hotel. Positioned along the side of the cloisters are seating an lounge areas where our clients can enjoy in complete relaxation a light lunch in an evocative atmosphere.

From the Cloisters we access to the lobby that opens up into a stunning terrace with a view of the entire Val D’Orcia ( from Montalcino’s castle to the Tower of the ‘Brigand’ Ghino di Tacco at Radicofani ,) all of this dominated by the powerful presence of Monte Amiata.

The Hotels’ rooms ,of different kind, are located on three floors of the building. Air conditioning has been installed in every part of the hotel. Some rooms have panoramic views over the Val D’Orcia, others over the cloisters or onto the little streets of the historical downtown.

The room’s type varies from the luxurious Suite Superior to the comfortable Junior Suite, from the Panoramic deluxe double room to the simplicity of the standard room, all keeping their original atmosphere.

The Hotel restaurant, La Terrazza del Chiostro, offers a sophisticated interpretation of Tuscan and international cooking. Combined with an high standard selection of valuable regional wines and non.

The position of this town makes it a good central point from which you can visit Siena (50km) Firenze (110km), Arezzo (60Km), Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto. Also many other small but impressive towns like Montepulciano, Montalcino, Chuisi and Cortona. The hotel is easily reached by the Highway A1( 30 km Valdichiana/35 kn Chiusi) and also by the nearest train station, that is only 40 km away, and not so far from the Airports of Florence, Pisa, Perugia and Rome. Tourists that want to visit Pienza, individually or in a group, have the possibility to organize interesting tours discovering the best Italian wine productions from the Brunello of Montalcino to the Nobile of Montepulciano. They can also visit the cheese factories where the well known “ pecorino di Pienza” is made in all its versions. In this part of the land you can combine the pleasure you get from good food&beverage to the cure of the body visiting the thermal baths born from the local Hot Springs and the wellness centres of Saint Casciano Terme, Chainciano Terme and the innovative Thermal Baths of S. Albino, Bagno Vignoni e Bagni S. Filippo.

Vacationing at the Relais Il Chiostro di Pienza is a great chance to stay in an enchanted place, perfectly blended with an unspoiled culture and beauty.