Villa Sassolini

Some upscale Tuscan villa hotels lean into the classic style you’d expect of them, while others venture in a more contemporary, minimalist direction. From the outside, the hilltop Villa Sassolini, with its classic Chianti stone facade, is a clear example of the former — but inside, it all depends on the room.

Each of the hotel’s ten suites is amply sized, and full of luxe contemporary comforts. Whether they venture into monochrome minimalism or full-on Tuscan-rustic fantasy depends on the unit — in the older suites, with their timbered, vaulted ceilings, the historical atmosphere is foregrounded.

Meanwhile the public spaces set a tone that’s elegant but still relaxed — nowhere more than in the restaurant, which spills out onto the terrace beside the rosemary- and lavender-edged swimming pool. From here the views of the region’s famous vineyards remind you what you came here for; no matter the era, the Tuscan countryside’s appeal is timeless.

Please note: Villa Sassolini is open seasonally, March through October.