Palagina | la dimora

Knowing the region we were keen to find a good hotel that was central to the Chianti area and that is exactly what the Palagina La Dimora delivered. The setting and views are superb but with the added convenience of being close to many of Tuscany’s small towns and villages. You do need a car though. We do not typically eat in the hotel we are staying in but the Palagina offers an excellent restaurant and we ended up eating dinner there 4 out of the 7 nights because it was so good! The service of the whole team was very good and a particular shout out for Claudio in the restaurant who was happy to give us many tips on places to see and visit. A couple of suggestions to the management team, firstly a pity that the pools close at 19:00, even if we understand they are located in front of the restaurant and hence better for peace and quiet that they are closed before. Also noted that the hotel has an on duty lifeguard who starts early. The other suggestion is to perhaps offer daily specials off the main menu. The meals were excellent but we ended up repeating dishes even if very good, a little more variety would have been welcome. Extensive and excellent wines list. Breakfast was very good and good selection with some daily changes. The plumbing needs a little bit of work but the real test is would we return and a unanimous yes! Thanks for a wonderful relaxing break!

The garden/surroundings: Palagina La Dimora offers absolutely stunning views of the valley and the wine/olive fields! The view is breathtaking and we loved relaxing in the lounge sofas, drinking wine and looking out over the valley and the mountains in the far distance. Palagina is also surrounded by a beautiful garden with fountains + 2 pools. The rooms: We booked a superior room and unfortunately the room was a disappointment (room 10). On the website there were pictures of very romantic-looking rooms and it’s described as a room with “elegant furniture” - however the room that we were allocated did not look anything like the pictures and the furniture was very basic. For example; the chair next to the bed had a big old stain which made it look dirty. The pictures on the website shows a newly renovated bathroom, however there were some cracks in the walls, paint falling off from the radiator and some black mold in the corner of the shower - which could easily be fixed! Palagina has since changed some pictures in their website. We have also been back for a second time and at that point we were allocated a LOVELY room!! (room 33) Make sure to have dinner out on the vine field - it will be an unforgettable memory!! Although we were a bit disappointed with the room during our first stay the overall experience was fantastic!

The place is amazing and the breakfast is one of the best I’ve ever had. The view 360* is out of this world. Fully recommend. Only thing is the water in the shower doesn’t really come out very hot. Not even warm, but for this dream place, I would take cold showers again without a question. Fantastic

We just had our wedding at Palagina La Dimora and it was such a dream! When we arrived, we were completely taken aback. It was so beautiful and the pictures don’t do it justice. They were very accommodating from start to finish. And their wine, olive oil, and food was the best I had during our entire trip in Italy. I can’t wait to visit again!

I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional experience my stay at your hotel provided. The attention to detail and commitment to delivering a top-notch experience truly stood out. First and foremost, the hotel's ability to capture the essence of the Tuscany region was remarkable. The ambiance, decor, and overall atmosphere transported me to the heart of Tuscany itself. The thought and effort put into creating an authentic and immersive experience. Moreover, the culinary offerings were an absolute delight. The breakfast and dining options showcased the finest flavors of the region, leaving us with a true taste of Tuscany's culinary excellence. The pool's design, along with the surrounding landscape, provided a serene and relaxing oasis. It was the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the sun. The attention to cleanliness and the availability of amenities made the poolside experience even more enjoyable. In conclusion, our stay at your hotel met all our expectations. The dedication to providing an authentic Tuscan experience, the delectable dining options, and the inviting pool area all contributed to an unforgettable visit. Please extend my gratitude to the entire staff for their hard work in creating such a wonderful environment. I'm already looking forward to my next stay at your remarkable establishment.

Absolutely amazing experience at Palagina. We stayed 3 nights and never got bored of the beautiful views. Loved all the different areas to sit around the hotel (by the pool, relaxing on the terrace, out the front with a different view, I could go on!). Special shout out to Arianna who ran our wine and olive oil tasting which was great fun, super informative and very relaxed - she was so friendly! Also to Sofia from reception who helped to organised special touches for my partner’s birthday like a bottle of wine in the room and sorted all our taxis. She always remembered us whenever we passed by reception and made extra efforts to be friendly and welcoming! We also did the cooking class (made focaccia and pici pasta, and panzanella salad) with Angelo who had been thrown in at the last minute as the usual teacher was off ill and he did a brilliant job. Thank you!