LOCATION: In the centre of Montepulciano, just off the main Piazza. Nicely converted building with lovely lounge / breakfast room. As with most town centre hotels, they didn’t have a pool, but they do have a small rooftop terrace where we enjoyed a glass of wine and the views! Parking spaces are available in a car park five minutes walk... more

Gio and Ivana were most gracious hosts and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. They made dinner suggestions and reservations for us, both times amazing food, and provided us with a magnificent breakfast. Montepulciano is a charming city, not touristy like some other cities nearby. Good food, good wine, pleasant stay at a beautiful old inn.... more

We have stayed at Il Riccio several times since 2002. Grandma, only speaking Italian, convinced me that I should come in and enjoy the view from the terrace after renting an apartment nearby in 2001. Since the, we have stayed here for some days every year. The atmosphere is outstanding and you feel the family atmosphere at all times. Gio... more

My daugher and I stayed there for one night. We were greeted by Ivana.She doesn't speak much english, but was very kind.She even carried my heavy suitcase up the stairs to our room.Room was so lovely.Clean and beautiful linens and duvet.Great view.Even though there was construction on the street infront of the hotel, and right under our window, the workers... more

I stayed at Il Riccio with a friend for two nights in June 2008 and had a wonderful stay. Gio and Ivana, the husband and wife team who own and run the property, treat you like family. They offer you directions, advice on activities, and even share pictures of their grandson. The two restaurants Gio recommended to us (Osteria Aquacheta... more

We stayed two nights in June at the Meuble il Riccio and loved the hotel. It is a small hotel with only about 5 or 6 rooms and it is quality through and through. Our room was not so big, but the furnishings in the rooms and in the common area are beautiful and very nice. The bathroom was big... more

This was our second time to stay here at il Riccio. The house is beautiful and is very central, in the heart of Montepulciano. There were four of us staying this time. Our bedroom was tiny and we had no room to open out our suitcase. My mother and sister's bedroom was bigger. The bedrooms were very clean and the... more

As innkeepers we know what to expect so were delighted to discover that Frommers and Rick Steves were absolutely right in recommending this gem. The building is gorgeous and has been renovated to the highest standards demonstrating an appreciation of beauty. The room was spacious; the large bathroom even had a bath. Breakfast was good. It is hard to find... more

Five of us (all fairly recently retired) stayed for the last week of October in the Riccio Hotel, enjoying wonderful hospitality at the hotel, delicious breakfasts prepared by Ivana, the most incredible views from our rooms, helpful directions for day trips from Gio, excellent dinners at nearby restaurants, and the perfect location at the top of Montepulciano right off the... more