Hotel Palazzo San Niccolò Radda In Chianti

Dating all the way back to the 15th century, Palazzo San Niccolò tells a fascinating tale of the history of Tuscany and, in particular, of the tiny little town of Radda in Chianti. Now an elegant four star hotel, renowned for its high quality accommodation and excellent restaurant, Palazzo San Niccolò is the ideal choice for those keen to experience the very best of Tuscany.

In the lobby of the hotel, the residence's centuries old charm is revealed in the form of a series of beautifully restored frescoes. Palazzo Niccolò's bedrooms offer the perfect example of how traditional Tuscan architecture and furnishings can be successfully combined with the accoutrements of a modern hotel.

The ideal place in which to savor the flavors of Tuscany's great gastronomic tradition, Hotel Palazzo San Niccolò's "Alla Perla del Palazzo" restaurant serves dishes prepared with the vegetables grown on the local farms, cuts of highly prized Cinta Senese pork, and cheeses from the area's small dairies. Not surprisingly, the wine list includes a selection of the finest bottles of Chianti.

Those choosing Palazzo San Niccolò for their Tuscan holiday, can expect to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Radda in Chianti, a town in which everyday life still follows the gentle rhythms of the countryside. A number of important historic edifices lie within steps of the hotel, such as the Ghiaccia Granducale and the Church of Santa Maria'. Wine connoisseurs will want to visit Radda in Chianti's historic cellars and the wineries in the neighboring towns of Greve, Castellina and Gaiole in Chianti. For art lovers, the spectacular medieval city of Siena is just a 30 minute drive away.