Palazzo Carletti, Tuscany

Description: Palazzo Carletti

Located in the heart of the historic hilltop town of Montepulciano, Palazzo Carletti is situated on the first floor of a magnificent 18th century Palazzo, with a history dating back to Medieval times. Overlooking the main pedestrian only street (Corso) on one side and with fabulous views of the Chiana Valley, Trasimeno Lake and the mountains around Cortona on the other, this spectacular property offers luxury boutique-style bed and breakfast accommodation in a charming heritage setting.

Ideally placed for visiting this fascinating town, Palazzo Carletti is just footsteps from many of Montepulciano's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Piazza Grande, the Duomo, the Palazzo Comunale or the Palazzo Tarugi, among many other fascinating sights. Wine tastings of the region's excellent wines can be enjoyed in the Piazza Grande, and guided walks and wine tours can also be arranged.

Type of rooms: Palazzo Carletti

Double Superior Alfieri:
The Alfieri Room is approximately 24 sq m and overlooks Vicolo Carletti in the heart of Montepulciano. It has a vaulted, frescoed ceiling, more than 5,5 metres high, oil-treated parquet flooring and lime-plastered walls (all natural products). Green and buff tones predominate throughout. The room has a 160 x 200 cm double bed, a convenient walk-in wardrobe, and a bathroom with double shower with hydro-massage jets, completely lined in Botticino marble and Venetian plasterwork.
Double Superior Leopoldo III:
The Leopold III Suite is 32 sq m and overlooks the Corso in the heart of Montepulciano. It has a vaulted, frescoed ceiling more than 5,5 metres high, oil-treated parquet flooring and lime-plastered walls (all natural products). Soft pinks and greens predominate. The room has a king-sized bed (two 90 x 200 cm beds are available on request), a small lounge area, and a bathroom with hydro-massage jet shower, Tuscan sandstone tiles and Venetian plasterwork.
Suite Deluxe Albany:
The Albany Suite is dedicated to the great friend, protector and perhaps lover of Count Francesco Saverio Carletti. It comprises two separate areas: the first is a living room of around 30 sq m, which is accessed directly from the reception room. It has a vaulted, frescoed ceiling, which is more than 5,5 metres high, oil-treated parquet flooring and lime-plastered walls (all natural products). The sofa opens up into a comfortable double bed for one or two additional guests. Pink hues predominate.
The bedroom (approximately 15 sq m) has a large French window with breathtaking, open views extending over the Chiana Valley as far as Lake Trasimeno and Lake Chiusi. It has a 180 x 200 cm double bed (two 90 x 200 cm beds are available on request) and its colours complement the green landscape.
The spacious bathroom has graniglia marble tiles and Venetian plasterwork. It has a shower, twin washbasin and a two-person Jacuzzi.
Suite Nerazzini:
The Nerazzini Suite comprises two separate areas: the first is approximately 33 sq m and overlooks the Corso in the heart of Montepulciano. It has a vaulted, frescoed ceiling that is more than 5,5 metres high, oil-treated parquet flooring and lime-plastered walls (all natural products). Shades of pink predominate throughout. The room has a king-sized bed (two 90 x 200 cm beds are available on request), a small lounge area and a bathroom with hydro-massage jet shower, travertine tiles and Venetian plasterwork.
An iron spiral staircase leads to a second room of approximately 14 sq m under the vaults with a 140 x 200 cm bed and a lounge area. This second room also has its own interactive TV.
Double Deluxe Carletti:
Until the beginning of the 18th century, this large room was the stateroom of the Carletti Counts. With a surface area of 53 sq m, it has a vaulted frescoed ceiling (ceiling height in excess of 5,5 m), oil-treated parquet flooring and lime-plastered walls (all natural products). Overlooking the Corso in the heart of Montepulciano, the room boasts the only balcony on this side of the palazzo. Shades of gold predominate throughout.
The room has a lounge area, a 180 x 200 cm king-sized bed and a bathroom decorated with hand-made glass mosaic tiles and Venetian plasterwork. The Carletti Suite also boasts an exclusive Turkish bath (hammam) with shower and starry lighting effects for your ultimate intimate relaxation.

All rooms and suites feature: air-conditioning; cable or Wi-Fi internet; satellite TV (including free Pay-per-View and On-demand TV); courtesy mini-bar; ice-maker; safe; telephone (with 15 minutes free daily calls to anywhere in the world); internet radio; tea and coffee maker; hair-dryer.

Additional information: Palazzo Carletti