Hotel I Crespi - Grosseto

Staying at this hotel was a perfect romantic getaway with beautiful views of the Tuscan landscape, the rooms were a little bit small but comfortable and the view from the nice balcony made up for the size of the room. The hotel is located on a hill about 10 minutes away from the Saturnia thermal springs which are a must see in the area. The pool and gardens surrounding the hotel provide an added touch to the views of Tuscan hills and valleys. The spa was rather small but very nice and well maintained. The only downside to this excellent hotel is that it is a little bit isolated and getting around without a car would be nearly impossible; although they offer numerous trip and excursion packages. Another highlight of the Hotel is the restaurant which is listed in the Michelin guide. The food was superb and the prices were not unreasonable as might be expected of a similar restaurant. Overall, great experience I would definitely stay here again

I booked 2 rooms for my family of 5 for 4 nights in late August 2012. Was nervous booking online, sight unseen. But wow, the place is an upscale spa/resort. Was 20 minutes south of Sienna in the countryside. The hotel and pool area overlook the valley with stunning views. There are indoor and outdoor pools, thermal hot pools, hot tubs, and full spa services at the hotel. People walking around in bathrobes, soaking up the sun at the pool. The rooms I booked were spacious with balconies, huge bathrooms, a changing area and an area with a bistro table for morning coffee overlooking the mountains. Service was top notch all around. A bar in the pool area with waiter service to your lounge chair - was a great way to relax in the Tuscan countryside after some short sightseeing trips. Sienna is 20 mins, Florence is about an hour, Montalcino is about 45 minutes. Many honeymooners there and was nervous that my kids would be out of place (ages 13, 10, 6) at the pool, but there were no incidents and clientele were great. My kids asked if we could move into the hotel! Restaurant was excellent with a top-floor outdoor seating area overlooking the valley. Temperatures were high during the days in late August (90+), but dropped to the high 60s at night, so was perfect temperature for outdoor dining! Overall a great experience and would recommend it highly.

La Caletta was a wonderful little hotel on the far end of the harbor with a great swimming and umbrella area. It has the advantage of being right on the wate, past the busy street with restaurants and shops. Ignore GPS and mapquest--you will never find it that way if you are driving. just drive into Argentario and follow the streets along the harbor edge all the way to the far end, passing the Coast Guard station. It is just past there. The maid service was the best I have seen in years--a spotless room, they give you beach towels but you must ask, the gentleman at the desk speaks several languages and is very very helpful and pleasant. The AC works well, not always the case in European hotels, the bed comfortable and not as hard as some in Europe. The decor is shabby chic, thinking 1950s Daytona Beach Florida, but spotless. The breakfast is a good spread, with the ability to get scrambled or fried eggs on request. Would recommend this as a lovely little place to spend a couple of nights.

We landed in Rome at 9 so we needed a stop, part way up the Toscany coast. This hotel was in the right geographic spot, and we arrived about 11 p.m. While the desk clerk at nights English was poor, we got everything we needed. Parking was easy, the Wifi was fine in the restaurant and the breakfast was good. Very nice room. I would definitely stop here again.

My daughter and I stayed 2 nights and were very pleased. The staff were friendly and helpful with our bicycles. Location could not be better. Nice breakfast.