Hotel Villa San Lucchese

This hotel is set in a beautiful garden, with a big pool that was our savior during those hot July days. The restaurant has a sweeping view over the valley. The rooms are big and the mattresses very comfortable. Some of the bathrooms are brand new, some still need a bit of updating, which looks like is done step by step. The hotel exudes old fashioned Italian charm, but its biggest asset are the wonderful people who work there. The owner/manager makes delicious coffee himself in the breakfast room and always has a smile on his face. Everyone is very warm and welcoming, from the front desk, to the breakfast crew, to the young man who makes up the rooms and the restaurant team. They were all outstanding and made our stay a great experience. We loved our stay at Villa Lucchese!

We loved absolutely everything. It was a perfect stay. The place is so beautiful, so full of character. The staff were so kind and attentive, they couldn't do enough for us, but were also really laid back so we felt utterly relaxed. Lorenzo helped us a lot and Gerardo was the perfect restaurant host. Alessandro shared his running stories, and the lovely waitress (so sorry we didn't get your name) was so kind and gracious at dinner. The housekeeping lady was wonderful. We have rarely had such an amazing experience with staff before. The pool was stunning and super welcome in the heatwave. The grounds are so beautiful, not absolutely immaculate but for us this added to the character and laid back feel The rates are very affordable, perhaps becuase Poggibonsi is not as popular a tourist town. But it is an ideal location to explore stunning Tuscany. Just perfect!

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The location was perfect to explore Sienna, San Gimignano, Florence, the Chianti region etc. The character, gardens and history added to the charm. We were lucky enough to get a room in the annex which was fabulous with amazing views. The staff were all so helpful and friendly and the breakfasts were great with delicious cappuccinos made to order and wonderful homemade cakes and lots of fruits and yoghurt, hams and cheeses. We are at the on site restaurant one night which is a beautiful setting but there are lots of other cheaper restaurants nearby which Lorenzo or Geneva at the desk can recommend.We loved the pool area and all in all San Lucchese surpassed expectations.

The WiFi isn’t great and we had to sit in reception to make calls.

The hotel grounds are so beautiful, it was so relaxing and serene. The views from the restaurant are amazing and although quite overpriced in comparison to other restaurants during our stay (where we had better quality) I would still recommend for the views and would try the truffle pasta and creme brûlée. The rooms were very spacious, comfortable and clean with gorgeous views over the hotel garden. The highlight of the stay was the incredible staff, Lorenzo was extremely friendly and super helpful in helping us to arrange a Vespa hire and giving us recommendations for sightseeing / wine tastings. The staff at breakfast were also so friendly and although the breakfast options are quite limited, I really enjoyed the homemade cakes and omelette (although these were very small). The location is great for seeing Tuscany, although note my comments regarding hiring a car. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again and recommend it to others.

I would definitely hire a car if you are staying here, we didn’t do this as we thought that it would be easy to move around using the train station in Poggibonsi. However, the train station is a 25 minute walk and particularly hilly on the way to the hotel. Taxis are very limited and VERY expensive (€25-€30 for the 5 minute drive to Poggibonsi station). Given this, I would have expected the hotel to offer a lift service for hotel guests to the station. The hotel downstairs was dated, I understand that the hotel wants to maintain its Tuscan charm but I think this could be done in a more modern manner and that the facilities downstairs could be much better I.e nicer lounge areas and a bar during the day.

All members of staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. The location although close to Poggibonsi is in the countryside with view across to the Tuscan hills. Breakfast includes a wide range of choices including fresh fruit, yoghurt, eggs cooked in several ways including as a cheese and tomato omelette, cooked meats and cheeses, cereals and a wide choice of cakes - the Ricotta cake is a specialty. The restaurant offers a choice of very good Tuscan dishes and wines at reasonable prices and served by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Would maybe have liked a ‘Daily Special’ in the restaurant and a tea/coffee tray in the bedroom but this is being picky and not usual on the continent.

We booked this place so we could be near San Gimignano. It was great, the staff were exceptionally polite and attending. The location was easy to find, and we liked the countryside. The garden, the place for breakfast, it made the whole atmosphere tranquil and enjoyable. We had a connecting room, and the beds were so comfortable and big. We really liked the aesthetics of the hotel, how they tried to keep it looking retro, but all really modern and functional. The breakfast was perfect, lots to choose from, and really polite and helpful staff!

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Everyone was very attentive to our needs, particularly the reception staff and the restaurant team. I've rarely been in a hotel that made such a good impression. We only had time to stay for two nights - I really wish we could have stayed longer. There's a fairly steep walk up to the villa if you go by foot, but the views along the way are more than worth the blood, sweat and tears...

Nothing could have been done better. I don't think that's ever been my opinion after a stay in a hotel. There's always something that niggles, but not this time.

Lorenzo made everything ready for us, and was extremely helpful, and everyone at the reception were sweet and always willing to give us the best tips and help us with bookings. Housekeeping was amazing and the staff were very sweet and polite. The restaurant alone, was worth our visit!!! Best food we had in Italy, especially the truffle pasta and the creme brulee. And lastly, everyone from the breakfast team were kind and always smiling,serving coffee and eggs on order. Overall an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to come back!

We had the best stay at Villa San Luchesse. We stayed for 10 days. The staff was really amazing and super friendly. The hotel is very nice and the atmospere is very calm with lovely sounds of nature. We could really relax at the beautiful Pool with an Aperol Spritz! The rooms are great and they are cleaned every day. We had a view dinners at the restaurant with a beautiful view. The food and wines were really good. At breakfast you will get a lovely cappuccino and eggs made with love. We really recommend Villa San Luchesse. Our extra special thanks goes out to Federica! Thank you for making our stay so great, you are the best! David & Kelly

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We were assigned a Villa room 107, it overlook the Tuscany valley. The view is break-taking. The hotel staff Lorenzo is super friendly, helpful. The hotel manager Marco is a very good host. Staying at Villa Lucchese make us feel home away from home. The hotel has a nice restaurant and breakfast is simple but good.

The main hotel rooms are all carpeted and old. If you are allergic to old care pet, suggest you ask for the Villa or room without carpet.