Palazzo Tiglio
Tuscan aristocratic residence meets genuine family hospitality. Frescoed ceilings, antique furniture, and Ortigia bath products — but no stuffiness. Guests share a Piano Nobile lounge with an honesty bar and open fire. The vibe is relaxed, romantic, and decidedly unhurried.
Book the restaurant even if just staying one night — it's the star of the show and closed Sundays, so plan ahead
Why It Matters
One of the few genuinely restored historic palazzi operating as a hotel in Tuscany's under-visited Valdambra valley. Michelin-listed hotel with a restaurant that has won Historic Hotels of Europe Top Hotel Restaurant Gold (2023) and Silver (2024) awards. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Historic Hotels of Europe, HIP Hotels, and Historic Hotels in Italy.
A seven-room family-run hotel inside a 17th-century noble palazzo perched on a hilltop in the tiny Tuscan hamlet of San Pancrazio. Owner John Werich has restored the building with genuine antique furniture, original parquet floors, and a gourmet restaurant helmed by executive chef Mattia Parlanti. It's small — intimately so — with a walled rose garden, an above-ground pool, and views over the Valdambra valley that reward the winding 6km drive up to get here.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
Two spacious Deluxe rooms on the Piano Nobile — the grandest floor of the palazzo — each with its own distinctive character. At 26–28 sqm they are noticeably more generous than the Superiors, with views over the rose garden and valley. Some feature roll-top baths. Antique furniture, air conditioning, mini-bar, smart TV, and large walk-in shower as standard.
King (180cm) · 27 sqmPiano Superiore
The entire top floor of the palazzo. At 125 sqm, this is serious space — a large drawing room centred around a working Italian log burner (stufa), an antique dining table, two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with roll-top bath and walk-in shower), and a fully equipped kitchen with induction hob, oven, dishwasher, and Nespresso machine. Sleeps up to 6. Magnificent views in every direction. Ideal for families or small groups wanting their own palazzo-within-a-palazzo.
Queen (160cm) in Bedroom 1; two singles (100cm each) in Bedroom 2; sofa bed (160cm) in living room · 125 sqmSuperior Room
Three Superior rooms sit in the Palazzina wing on the first floor. At 18–22 sqm they are the smallest rooms in the house, but they punch above their size with genuine antique furniture, views over the Arno valley, and Ortigia bath products. Some have bathtubs; all have walk-in showers. King bed at 180cm, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, mini-bar, and smart TV.
King (180cm) · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Summer aperitivo evenings run at both La Cantinetta (on the village piazza) and at L'Orto Bar in the walled garden on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Local wines, Aperol Spritz, Campari Soda, cheese and charcuterie platters — with valley views as a backdrop.
Each year the hotel curates art exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists with Tuscan connections inside the 13th-century village church directly opposite the palazzo. Past artists include Nathalie Edenmont, Jeroen Henneman, Christiane Perrochon, and Liselotte Watkins.
Palazzo Tiglio is a founding member and main contributor to La Filarmonica, a historic 1920 concert hall 200 metres from the hotel. The hall is reopening in summer 2026 with a season of chamber music by internationally acclaimed musicians. Check lafilarmonica.org for the programme.
The grand lounge on the Piano Nobile is available to all guests. Library books, comfortable armchairs, a crackling fire in cooler months, and an honesty bar stocked with drinks. A good spot to decompress after a day of exploring.
Exclusive to hotel guests. A walled garden adjacent to the palazzo with a 3x6m above-ground pool, sun loungers on the lawn, a formal rose garden with fountain, shady pergolas, and the organic kitchen garden. It's a small pool — a dip, not laps — but the setting is lovely.
Held in the historic palazzo kitchen studio with trained chef Francesca Lari. Starts with a coffee at La Cantinetta, then guests collect fresh herbs from the kitchen garden before preparing a three-course lunch of typical Tuscan dishes — handmade pasta, focaccia, and seasonal produce. Lunch is enjoyed on the terrace or in the garden with a glass of local wine.
Led by professional sommelier Danilo Salvi in the kitchen studio. Covers a flight of Tuscan and Italian wines — from Chianti to Brunello — from local wineries, accompanied by small bites from the kitchen. Typically done in the afternoon before dinner.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The restaurant can seat up to 26 guests at a long communal table for private events. Wedding services also offered.
Dogs allowed. Charge of €20 per night per dog. No weight or size limit.
Above-ground pool, 3x6m, in the walled garden. Exclusive use for hotel guests. Sun loungers on adjacent lawn.
All rooms are air-conditioned.
Owner John Werich and team provide concierge services including arranging wine tastings, restaurant reservations, and spa bookings at nearby Terme San Giovanni.
Twice-daily maid service with turndown. Overnight laundry and next-day dry cleaning also available.
Limited-hours room service available.
Rooftop solar panels installed. All electricity from 100% renewable sources. No single-use plastics throughout the hotel.
On-site organic kitchen garden supplies fresh herbs and vegetables to the restaurant. Home-grown flowers used on restaurant tables. The owner's farm, Poggio all'Olmo, supplies additional produce, honey, and organic olive oil.
Available throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
EV charging station on site.
Free outdoor parking available at the property.
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