ShortDescription Castello di Casole - A Belmond Hotel - Tuscany is located in the heart of Tuscany - in the rolling hills not far from the mythic cities of Florence - Siena and San Gimignano. Situated on a 4200 acre estate - this is one of the largest private landholdings in all of Italy. Two grand cypress-lined lanes ascend to an historic castle - now a boutique hotel considered to be among the best in the world. . Castello di Casole has been lovingly restored by architects and artisans into a charming boutique hotel that provides a unique experience. Beautifully restored lavish rooms and suites feature many rooms that still maintain their original chimneys - a throwback to the days of family gatherings and home-cooking. Five star facilities at Castello di Casole include Essere Spa - offering a full service menu of treatments and possibly one of the most beautiful spaces on earth. A restaurant and a bar offer both upscale and casual dining. Also available is a well-equipped fitness center - a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and specially-equipped accessible rooms. Services available include concierge service - business services - laundry and dry cleaning and 24-hour room service. . Accommodations include 37 impeccably restored suites plus two guestrooms. Decor includes a rich color palette inspired by Tuscanys classic hues such as terracotta - soothing blues and cypress greens. Wood beamed ceilings and plastered wall finishes are accompanied with local antiques and comfortable furnishings in vibrant Italian fabrics. Bathrooms feature natural daylight. Some have Carrara marble and others feature mosaic bathroom flooring - classic custom bath fittings and antique mirrors. Amenities include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access and full American buffet breakfast unless otherwise stated in the rate description.
Dining -On Site Restaurant Ristorante Tosca Ristorante Tosca offers an inspired menu of traditional Tuscan cuisine accented with a hint of new flavors and techniques. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner - the focus is pure Tuscany. Cuisine - Italian. Breakfast - 0730-1030. Lunch - 1200-1500. Dinner - 1900-2230. Smoking permitted in outdoor areas only. Indoor and outdoor seating. Children welcome/child menu available. Dress - casual. Special menus - gluten free/lactose free/vegan/vegetarian. Tasting menu EUR 90 per person including tax. Reservations are recommended. Number of seats - 60 indoors / 100 outdoors. Serving Breakfast, Dinner Bar Visconti One of the best lounge bars in Italy for cocktails - here is a comfortable and richly appointed rendezvous spot - as stocked with charm and character as it is with wine and spirits. On summer nights - enjoy hors d oeuvres - wine and cocktails outdoors along with stunning views. Cuisine - international. Bar open hours - 1800-2400. Smoking permitted in outdoor areas only. Indoor and outdoor seating. Children welcome/no child menu. Dress - casual. Reservations are recommended. Number of seats - 25 indoors/100 on the terrace. Pool Bar Offering a unique setting alongside the hotels infinity pool - the Pool Bar serves casual Italian sandwiches - salads - gelato - fresh fruit and vegetable juices with a selection of refreshing drinks and classic cocktails. Cuisine - Italian. Bar open hours - 1000-1900. Food served - 1200-1900. Smoking permitted in outdoor areas only. Outdoor seating only. Children welcome/no child menu. Dress - casual. Reservations are recommended. Number of seats - 15. Serving Lunch
Facilities - Number of Connecting Rooms 9 - Number of Double Bed Rooms 1 - Number of Elevators 1 - Number of Non Smoking Rooms 19 - Number of Single Bed Rooms 38 - Number of Suites 37 - Lounges 2 - Restaurants 1 - Hotel Safe Deposit Box (Not Room Safe Box) - Meets Local, State and Country Building Codes - Refurbished Guest Rooms, Year Last Refurbished 2012 - Year Public Areas Refurbished Last 2012 - Air Conditioning - Daily Full Housekeeping - Front Desk Hours 24 Hour - Gift Shop / News Stand - Guest Laundry Facility - Lounge / Bar - Smoking Rooms Available - Year Built 1996 ADDITIONAL FACILITY INFORMATION - Accessible facilities - Aerobic facilities - Air-conditioning - Bar - Bicycle rental - Boutiques - Communal bar area - Courtyard - Elevator - Exercise room - Fireplace - Front desk 24 Hr - Gift shop - Group private dining - Health club - Internet comp WiFi - Jacuzzi - Jogging trail - Lounge - Non-smoking rooms - Parking - self/valet - Poolside snack bar - Restaurant - Safe deposit box - Spa full service - Steam room - Swimming pool outdoor - Tour desk
Recreation Recreation at the Castello di Casole - A Belmond Hotel - Tuscany includes an outdoor freshwater infinity pool - an indoor Jacuzzi - a well-equipped fitness centre - a full service spa with an extensive range of treatments - sauna and steam room - animal and bird watching plus hiking and jogging trails. -On Site Recreation Cardio Vascular Equipment Children Activities Extensive Health Club Heated Pool Hiking Jogging Track/Trail Massage Outdoor Pool Safari Weightlifting Equipment Animal watching Bird watching Fine dining Sightseeing tours Sunbathing Jacuzzi Outdoor Pool Spa -Off Site Recreation Outdoor tennis courts 10.0 KM Golf 25.0 KM Tennis Courts 10.0 KM
Services *** Hotel Services *** - Airline boarding pass printing - Airport limo fee - A-V equipment - Baby-sitting - Baggage hold - Bicycle rental - Bilingual staff - Bell service/porter - Comp. newspaper - Concierge desk - Doctor on call - Door man - Dry cleaning - Facial services - Fax services - Full service housekeeping - Ice delivered to room - Laundry service - Maid service 2X daily - Massage - Message service - Motorbike rental - Multilingual staff - Package/courier services - Photocopy services - Poolside services - Postal services - Pressing service - Room service 24 hours - Safe deposit box - Security on-site - Shuttle to attractions - Spa services - Tea service - Turndown service - Valet parking - Valet service - Wake-up calls - Wedding services **No Charge** -Bellman -Breakfast Continental -Breakfast Full -Concierge -Early Check-in -Evening Turn Down -Faxing Incoming -Newspaper -Parking -Parking - Lot -Parking - Valet -Tour Desk -WakeUp Calls -Exercise gym -Free parking -Health club -Pool -DVD/video rental **Charge** -Airport Shuttle -AV Equipment -Beverage / Cocktail -Business Center Services -Childcare -Computer Rental -Doctor On Call -Dry Cleaning -Early Check-in Guarantee -Early Check-out Fee -Faxing Outgoing -Late Check-out Guarantee -Laundry / Valet -Long Distance Access -Local Calls -Room Service -Overnight delivery/pickup -Post/parcel service -Wedding services -Sports trainer -Fax service -Cell phone rental -Poolside service
Attractions SAY-Siena Airport 24.0 KM VCE-Aeroporto di Venezia 316.0 KM Castiglion della Pescaia 110.0 KM Pienza 85.0 KM MXP-Aeroporto di Milano Malpensa 408.0 KM Lucca 130.0 KM Teatro del Silenzio-Lajatico 45.0 KM BLQ-Aeroporto di Bologna 158.0 KM Siena 37.0 KM PSA-Aeroporto di Pisa 96.0 KM Chianti Region 30.0 KM Montalcino 70.0 KM Monteriggioni 20.0 KM FLR-Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola 76.0 KM Montepulciano 95.0 KM San Galgano 25.0 KM Volterra 30.0 KM San Gimignano 25.0 KM FCO-Aeroporto Roma-Fiumicino 255.0 KM Pisa 115.0 KM Florence 60.0 KM Casole d Elsa 9.0 KM
CancellationPolicy Advance Purchase Rates are non-refundable - change or cancel is subject to full stay charge plus tax. Signature Suites/Villas/Bookings with Total Stay Value in Excess of EUR 25.000 cancel by 1600 local time 60 days prior to arrival or pay 100 percent of total stay amount plus tax. All other rate plans and room types cancel by 1600 7 days prior to arrival or pay 100 percent of full stay amount plus tax unless otherwise stated in rate description. No-show/early departure is charged full stay amount plus tax.
DepositPolicy Advance Purchase Rates require a non-refundable full stay amount deposit plus tax at booking. No change or cancel. Bookings for Villa Thesan and Villa Usil and bookings with a total stay value in excess of EUR 25.000 a non-refundable 50 percent of total stay amount deposit plus tax is due at the hotel 60 days prior to arrival. All other room types and rates require a credit card guarantee at booking unless otherwise stated. Accepted for deposit - credit card or wire transfer.
Policies Early Checkout - All departures prior to date agreed at time of booking are subject to an early departure fee equal to the full stay amount plus tax unless otherwise stated. Late Checkout - Late check-out after 1200 is subject to a fee equal to 50 percent of the applicable daily rate plus tax. Late check-out after 1800 is subject to a fee equal to one night room charge plus tax at the applicable daily rate. Pet Policy - Cats and dogs under 10 kilos/22 pounds are welcome with a non-refundable EUR 150 pet stay fee per pet per stay. Dogs over 10 kilos/22 pounds are charged a non-refundable EUR 150 pet stay per pet for every 3 nights of the stay. Pets are not permitted in restaurants - bars - pool area and spa. Family Policy - Children up to 12 years of age and under sharing a junior suite or suite with 2 adults stay free of charge. Child extra bed if required is complimentary. Extra beds are allowed only in designated rooms and suites. See room descriptions for additional information. Baby cribs are complimentary. Group Policy - A maximum of 5 rooms can be reserved from the same travel agency or booking source for arrival on the same date. *** Bookings Over EUR 25.000 or more than 5 Rooms *** All Suites and Bookings Exceeding 5 Rooms and/or a Total Value of EUR 25000 - due to the high value of bookings in excess of EUR 25000 for the full stay amount - a specific and detailed cancellation policy will follow from our reservations office. Requests for additional rooms are welcome and should be directed to the hotels sales office. -MEAL PLANS BRK 100FB or SPA Dinner Breakfast Rate includes daily breakfast and dinner in hotel restaurant American Bkfst Full American breakfast is included in room rate Room Only Rate Rate is room only - no meals are included Half Board Plan Optional Half Board Plan - breakfast plus lunch or dinner -COMMISSION POLICY COMMISSION MAY APPLY - PLEASE CHECK SEAMLESS AVAILABILITY OR PRICING RESPONSE/DISPLAY TO GET COMMISSION DETAILS 10 per
SafetyInfo - Alarms Continuously Monitored - Alarms have Strobe Lights in Guest Rooms - Alarms have Strobe Lights in Hallways - Alarms have Strobe Lights in Public Areas - An Automated External Defibrillator on Site (AED) - Audible Smoke Alarms Hardwired - Audible Smoke Alarms in Halls - Audible Smoke Alarms in Public Areas - Audible Smoke Alarms in Rooms - AutoLink to Fire Department - Balconies Accessible to Adjoining Rooms - Basic Medical Equipment on Site - Building meets all current local, state and country building codes - Camera monitoring parking area 24 hrs - Camera recording parking area 24 hrs - Complies with Hotel/Motel Safety Act - Emergency Back up Generators - Emergency Evacuation Drill Frequency (yearly) 1 - Emergency Evacuation Plan - Emergency exits on each floor - Exterior doors (except lobby entrance) require key - Fire Detectors in Public Areas - Fire Extinguishers in Hallways - Fire extinguishers in public areas - Fire resistant hall room doors - Guest Room Doors Have a Second Lock - Guest Room Doors Have Viewports - Guest Room Doors Self Closing - Health club facilities (pool/gym) require key access for entrance - Hotel has fire safety measures in place but does not meet a national fire safety standard - Hours security 00:00-23:59 - If no 24 hour security, what are the hours? 00:00-23:59 - Property meets Requirements for Fire Safety - Safety Chains on Guest Room Door - Secondary Locks on Sliding Glass Doors - Secondary Locks on Windows - Security escorts available on request - Security Personnel on Site - Separate Floors for Women - Smoke detector in hallways - Smoke detector in public areas - Staff Red Cross Certified in CPR - Staff Trained for Duplicate Keys - Staff trained in Automated External Defibrolator - Staff Trained in First Aid - Uniform Security on Premises - Video Surveillance at Entrance - Video Surveillance in Hallways - Video Surveillance of Parking Areas - Video Surveillan
TransportationInfo Metro Area Tuscan Countryside Name of closest train station Siena Ferrovia Distance from closest train station to hotel 31.5 Name of closest metro, bus, or subway station/stop Sienna Bus Station Distance from metro, bus or subway station/stop to 34.4 SAY - Siena 24KM NW of Property Please contact the hotel for directions FLR - Peretola 76KM S of Property Please contact the hotel for directions. Directions by Train/Subway (Airport to Property) Not applicable. Airport Transports Other One Way Cost 220 Round Trip Cost 440 Notes Hotel van airport transfers are available with 24 hour advance booking. Taxi One Way Cost 0 Round Trip Cost 0 Notes Taxis are available to meet all scheduled flights. Limo One Way Cost 180 Round Trip Cost 360 Notes Hotel Mercedes sedan airport transfers are available with 24 hour advance booking. Car Rental One Way Cost 0 Round Trip Cost 0 Notes Several rental car agencies are located inside the airport terminal. VCE - Marco Polo (Tessera) 316KM SW of Property Please contact the hotel for directions. Directions by Train/Subway (Airport to Property) Not applicable. PSA - Galilei (San Giusto) 121KM SE of Property Please contact the hotel for directions. Directions by Train/Subway (Airport to Property) Not applicable. Airport Transports Other One Way Cost 260 Round Trip Cost 520 Notes Hotel van airport transfers are available with 24 hour advance booking. Car Rental One Way Cost 0 Round Trip Cost 0 Notes Several rental car agencies are located inside the airport terminal. Taxi One Way Cost 0 Round Trip Cost 0 Notes Taxis are available to meet all scheduled flights. Limo One Way Cost 220 Round Trip Cost 440 Notes Hotel Mercedes sedan airport transfers are available with 24 hour advance booking. BLQ - Guglielmo Marcon 158KM S of Property Please contact the hotel for directions. Directions by Train/Subway (Airport to Property) Not applicable. FCO - Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumici
GuaranteePolicy Advance Purchase Rates require a non-refundable full stay amount deposit plus tax at booking. No change or cancel. Bookings for Villa Thesan and Villa Usil and bookings with a total stay value in excess of EUR 25.000 a non-refundable 50 percent of total stay amount deposit plus tax is due at the hotel 60 days prior to arrival. All other room types and rates require a credit card guarantee at booking unless otherwise stated. Accepted for guarantee - credit card and deposit. Guaranteed reservations are held until midnight day of scheduled arrival.
