The place is absolutely amazing. Located in the tiny village in the less touristic part of Tuscany, the 11th century fortress offers a truly unique experience. The staff is lovely and the owners are super passionate about what they're doing. I would recommend joining some of the attractions organised by the hotel - we joined for a cellar tour with wine & cheese tasting and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. We had a room with a city view and it was truly unmatched - I would absolutely recommend getting a room with a view as it was one of the biggest highlights of the stay. The room itself was nice, albeit a bit small but this is to be expected considering how old (authentic!) the place is. Breakfast was nice and relatively varied for the Italian standards. To sum up, if you're looking for a romantic getaway or a calm weekend by yourself, please do yourself a favour and book this hotel! You won't regret it!

This is not really a complaint, but please consider the timing of your visit as the rooms can get pretty hot (no AC).

This historic clifftop setting of an ancient military fortress left us awestruck. Our bedroom was pleasant, comfortable, spotlessly clean and afforded amazing views over the ancient and picturesque Etruscan town of Sorano far below. The free parking close to the hotel was a great relief after the severe traffic congestion in Tuscany this September. The breakfast buffet was varied, generous and high quality. The undisputed highlight of our stay was meeting our host Sylvia. She was unfailingly warm, friendly, helpful,knowledgeable and approachable and did her utmost to make our stay a happy one. She clearly has a deep passion for the town's Etruscan heritage and enthused us to the point where we stayed a second night to allow further exploration of the area. A truly great experience. A truly wonderful host.

One of the owners upgraded us to a suite and the view down the valley was magical. It was such a nice surprise. The room itself was so pretty and clean. The breakfast was divine with fresh local products, easily the best we had during our 2 weeks in Italy. We also really enjoyed the wine tasting tour they organized for us and another couple in the castle. Sorano itself is a small medieval village in Tuscany far from mass tourism and staying at Hotel Della Fortezza is absolutely worth the detour. We also loved visiting Pitignano nearby, another breathtaking small medieval village.

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Our experience with Hotel Della Fortezza was a dream as soon as we walked into the reception to check in. The woman (I'm sorry I don't remember her name) who checked us in was incredibly helpful and offered up knowledge about Sorano, as well as the surrounding towns. She was such a breath of fresh air after a long trip in. Our room was even better than I was expecting with incredible views of Sorano below. The breakfast in the morning was very good value for the 9€/person and had very high quality food on offer. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Oh my goodness where do I start?! We were a family of 5 plus 1 couple. The hotel is located inside a castle with beautiful rooms which have breathtaking views over the whole town! The rooms were super clean and very comfortable - breakfast was wonderful too! Only a 2 minute walk and you are in the centre of town with amazing restaurants (fresh Italian pizzas only 5 euros) and gorgeous tiny streets to wander through. The staff were very helpful and friendly too. Plenty of things to do and see in the area. We only stayed 1 night but wished we stayed longer!!!!

The perfect place to stay! My partner and I are road-tripping around Tuscany, a friend of us suggested to visit this place, and he couldn’t be more assertive. This is just a gem in southern Tuscany, we were coming for one night and decided to extend our stay. The staff is amazing, they are very welcoming and helpful, they really want you to enjoy your stay. Don’t miss breakfast, and if possible follow all suggestions from the staff to enjoy the rest of the town on your own. Thanks for a great stay!

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A real treat for anyone interested in the history & speactacle of the Tunscan Hill Towns, Fortezza turns back the clock, but not without some dedicated style. This fortress is no longer complete, but the hotel rooms each have their charms & the welcome is genuine. We very much enjoyed learning about the local wine making (historical and more recent), and how local farmers, from sheep to wheat, are banding together to showcase their unique specialities while managing the volcanic terroir in an area completely devoid of pollution over a 50km radius. Very comfortable beds, excellent bathroom facilities & a comprehensive breakfast, the hotel is linked to a delightful restaurant in the village, after a short downhill walk. We plan to stay again.

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Amazing location with a great spot that was perfect for what we were looking for. Unfortunately, we couldn't stay for breakfast but it looked absolutely wonderful when it was setup. Parking was simple and free, rooms were spacious

Only complaint was one of the rooms had a musty odor by the bathroom/hallway area. Thankfully it dissipated by the bedroom and wasn't overly bothersome, but it was present the whole time. They were sold out, so we didn't bother seeking different accommodation.

A beautiful hotel in a stunning location. The staff were friendly and professional, and very knowledgeable about the local area, able to advise on the many activities and historic sites locally. The views from our room were stunning, the aircon kept it at a comfortable temperature and the bed was really comfortable.

The room was a little on the small side, but on checking the written description, it was exactly as advertised. When (not if!!) we return, we would probably book an upgraded room.

Our room was in the tower in the picture. Lots of space and precipitous views. Breakfast was great...big selection everything..tomatoes from the garden. Reception staff with helpful and friendly. we loved the room despite steep steps.

Nothing...except if you are not good with steps this room is not for you. Steep steps down from the bedroom to the toilet and back up again. Shower tray needed resealing as water seemed to be leaking out.