Has anyone stayed at Palazzo Carletti in Montepulciano?
Mar 28th, 2010, 08:45 AM
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Has anyone stayed at Palazzo Carletti in Montepulciano?
Thinking to book a room in Palazzo Carletti, but can't find any reviews of it. Please share your experience if you stayed there before. Is it in a good location or a good base to explore the nearby towns?
http://www.palazzocarletti.com/en/index.html
http://www.palazzocarletti.com/en/index.html
Apr 1st, 2010, 08:43 AM
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MulberryRoxy,
I was visiting Montepulciano amost 5 years ago. There was a palazzo on the main piazza with a notice posted in the window that it was undergoing rennovation for a hotel/inn. At the time I thought it looked like a fabulous place to stay once it was done. After checking the web site, I do think it was the same one.
I can only speak for location - excellent. If it appeals to you, go for it.
I was visiting Montepulciano amost 5 years ago. There was a palazzo on the main piazza with a notice posted in the window that it was undergoing rennovation for a hotel/inn. At the time I thought it looked like a fabulous place to stay once it was done. After checking the web site, I do think it was the same one.
I can only speak for location - excellent. If it appeals to you, go for it.
Apr 2nd, 2010, 02:14 PM
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Dayle,
I know! <Sighs> I searched high and low for accommodation in that area, but end up booking with this "new" Palazzo. Isn't that funny? I think the in-town location is a plus for a late riser/night owl like me. Guess I might be one of the first reviewers for the inn.
I know! <Sighs> I searched high and low for accommodation in that area, but end up booking with this "new" Palazzo. Isn't that funny? I think the in-town location is a plus for a late riser/night owl like me. Guess I might be one of the first reviewers for the inn.
Apr 2nd, 2010, 02:19 PM
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MulberryRoxy,
I'm sure you will like it. I've been very happy with everywhere I've stayed in Italy. If you look at the web site and it fits your requirements - you'll be happy.
There's a very nice leather handbag shop on the main street in Montepulciano. It's quite big, so go all the way through and find some great deals! I actually bought a bag and I usually don't shop at all. My photos are normally my memories!
I'm sure you will like it. I've been very happy with everywhere I've stayed in Italy. If you look at the web site and it fits your requirements - you'll be happy.
There's a very nice leather handbag shop on the main street in Montepulciano. It's quite big, so go all the way through and find some great deals! I actually bought a bag and I usually don't shop at all. My photos are normally my memories!
Apr 5th, 2010, 10:54 AM
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Thanks to everybody for the beautiful words spent about our property.
For Dayle: I think the palazzo you saw 5 years ago was our Locanda San Francesco: our palazzo is in a panoramic square nearly at the very top of the town, with a big Church( while on the very top of town there is Piazza Grande, but there are no hotels/inns there). We were the only one who started a renovation on 2005 and we opened on 2006.
Palazzo Carletti is a very beautiful property, located on the main street of Montepulciano (the Corso), with some rooms facing on Corso and others on the valley.
MulberryRoxy,I agree with Dayle about the leather shop. It's called "Maledetti Toscani", and it's one of the favourite shops of the locals..
Also,on the same street, there is a jewellery ( "Aliseda") who has unique jewels made with the same technique used by Etruscan for gold. It's something really unique, and you cannot find that kind of jewels anywhere (a part in the Etruscan museums..).
I hope you will enjoy your holiday Montepulciano, and if I can be of some help with information about our area, please feel free to contact us. Ciao !
Ciao
For Dayle: I think the palazzo you saw 5 years ago was our Locanda San Francesco: our palazzo is in a panoramic square nearly at the very top of the town, with a big Church( while on the very top of town there is Piazza Grande, but there are no hotels/inns there). We were the only one who started a renovation on 2005 and we opened on 2006.
Palazzo Carletti is a very beautiful property, located on the main street of Montepulciano (the Corso), with some rooms facing on Corso and others on the valley.
MulberryRoxy,I agree with Dayle about the leather shop. It's called "Maledetti Toscani", and it's one of the favourite shops of the locals..
Also,on the same street, there is a jewellery ( "Aliseda") who has unique jewels made with the same technique used by Etruscan for gold. It's something really unique, and you cannot find that kind of jewels anywhere (a part in the Etruscan museums..).
I hope you will enjoy your holiday Montepulciano, and if I can be of some help with information about our area, please feel free to contact us. Ciao !
Ciao
Apr 5th, 2010, 01:12 PM
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LocandaSanFrancesco,
Thanks for providing your name for the beautiful palazzo I saw five years ago. I am glad to hear you are highly recommended too, juding form the posters above. Hopefully if I get back to Tuscany, I can enjoy a stay with you.
Thanks for providing your name for the beautiful palazzo I saw five years ago. I am glad to hear you are highly recommended too, juding form the posters above. Hopefully if I get back to Tuscany, I can enjoy a stay with you.
Apr 5th, 2010, 07:27 PM
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LocandaSanFrancesco, Dayle:
Thanks a million for the shopping info! Now I am kinda worried as the P. Carletti is located on the main street, would it be noisy?
LocandaSanFrancesco
Last month I already told Cinzia that I'd definitely stay with you for my next year's visit.
Thanks a million for the shopping info! Now I am kinda worried as the P. Carletti is located on the main street, would it be noisy?
LocandaSanFrancesco
Last month I already told Cinzia that I'd definitely stay with you for my next year's visit.
Apr 6th, 2010, 07:03 AM
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MulberryRoxy,
Montepulciano's main street could be noisy during the day, but like most hilltowns, I expect it would be pretty quiet at night. It's very narrow, but there is traffic. Ask the PC 2 things: does your room have windows on the street and if yes, are they double-paned to keep out street noise at night? If your room opens to an inner coutryard, you should be fine. Is the Palazzo near a restaurant/bar that might have late night noise? Other than that you should be fine.
Montepulciano's main street could be noisy during the day, but like most hilltowns, I expect it would be pretty quiet at night. It's very narrow, but there is traffic. Ask the PC 2 things: does your room have windows on the street and if yes, are they double-paned to keep out street noise at night? If your room opens to an inner coutryard, you should be fine. Is the Palazzo near a restaurant/bar that might have late night noise? Other than that you should be fine.
